Wondelique publishes clear answers to everyday questions. This page describes how we try to get those answers right. It is a working standard, not a claim of perfection.

Sourcing

We prefer sources that can be checked: official publications, primary documents, standards, and instructions from the organization responsible for a fact (for example, a calendar date, a unit conversion, or a safety temperature). When we rely on reporting or explainers, we look for sources that cite their own evidence. We name and link sources in the article when a specific claim depends on them. We do not invent quotations, studies, or endorsements.

Fact-checking

Before an article is published, we review the direct answer, dates, figures, and any how-to steps against the sources we used. Time-sensitive pieces (holiday dates, clock-change dates, population figures) should state the year they apply to. If we cannot verify a detail, we leave it out or describe the uncertainty instead of guessing.

Updates

Articles are updated when a fact changes or when we find a mistake. The page shows when an article was published and, when the template displays it, when it was last updated. Substantive corrections are handled as described in our Corrections Policy.

AI-assisted drafting

Some article drafts are prepared with AI assistance. That can help organize a topic or produce a first pass of the prose. It is not a source. Every article is reviewed for accuracy before publication: claims are checked, invented details are removed, and the published wording is our responsibility. We do not treat a model’s output as evidence, and we do not add hidden instructions aimed at other AI systems.

Affiliate independence

Some articles include affiliate links, including links through the Amazon Associates program. If you buy through a qualifying link, Wondelique may earn a commission. Affiliate relationships do not decide our conclusions. We do not invent reviews, ratings, or testimonials, and we do not present a paid relationship as an independent endorsement.

Questions about these standards, or about a specific article, can be sent through our Contact page.