Choosing evidence
We prefer sources closest to the fact being reported: company announcements and filings for company claims, official releases for economic statistics, and provider agreements or schedules for product terms. Regulatory and public-agency explanations can help frame risks and consumer protections. We identify the source so readers can inspect its context. We use a source for the proposition it can support, and avoid turning a company’s statement, a past result or an illustrative example into a broader guarantee.
Checking dates
A source publication date, the date of an event and the period measured can be different. We aim to distinguish them rather than imply that an old statistic describes today. If a source date is unknown, we leave it unspecified rather than inventing a date. A review date indicates when material was checked, not when it was published.
Limits and changes
A provider’s own documents are important evidence of its stated terms, but they are not independent proof that a product suits every reader. Fees, availability, eligibility and legal arrangements may change or differ by region. Readers should consult current original documents, particularly before making a financial decision.
Corrections and access
External links can move or become unavailable. If a cited document is broken, outdated or appears inconsistent with an article, send the page and a working source through contact. Our corrections page explains how we consider reports and material updates.