Editorial policy

PawsCalculator is written and edited by James Wu. The site publishes calculator-driven research, not hot-take opinion. This page documents the standards every page is held to.

Sourcing

Numbers and claims come from primary references — see /methodology for the tiered source model. Pages cite by name, not by vague phrasing like “experts say.”

Review cadence

Each page lists an “Updated” date. Time-sensitive claims are reviewed when the underlying source updates; durable claims (formulas, sourced reference tables, methodology) are reviewed at least annually against the current published edition. When a page carries time-sensitive numbers (rates, market data, commodity prices), it ships a published refresh cadence at the top of the page.

AI policy

AI tools assist with drafting and editing. Every number, formula, and source citation on this site is human-verified before publish — AI is not trusted to invent specifics. Pages that include any AI-assisted feature (such as the on-site assistant) carry a visible disclosure.

Corrections

If a page has a factual error, email admin@pawscalculator.com. Corrections are made promptly and the page's “Updated” date reflects the change.