Editorial standards

How we keep
the haze out.

A public rulebook for sources, claims, updates, reviews, corrections, money, and uncertainty.

Policy reviewed August 17, 2026

Source hierarchy

For law and regulation, we prioritize statutes, regulators, courts, and official government guidance. For health and science, we prioritize public-health agencies, clinical guidance, systematic reviews, and original research. Retail menus, brands, forums, and consumer reports can illustrate language or market practice but do not establish medical or legal facts.

Legal pages

Legal content shows a review date and links to the responsible agency. New York pages begin with the Office of Cannabis Management. We distinguish state law, federal law, property rules, employer policy, and practical risk. Legal pages are educational and are not a substitute for a lawyer.

Health and effect claims

We do not prescribe, diagnose, or promise outcomes. A strain name, terpene, cannabinoid ratio, or consumer anecdote will not be presented as a guaranteed effect. Medical questions are directed to qualified health professionals.

Strain field notes

Strain pages separate history and retail folklore from observable product information. Names are not standardized. We emphasize producer, batch, format, potency, freshness, aroma, and user context.

Gear reviews

We assess materials, construction, usability, maintenance, safety, warranty, and value. Free products, affiliate relationships, and paid placements must be disclosed. Payment never buys a conclusion or correction veto.

Corrections

Factual corrections are made promptly and materially significant changes are noted. Readers can send a correction with the page, disputed statement, and supporting source through the contact form.

AI and automation

Automation may assist with structure, consistency checks, link audits, and draft development. Published claims remain subject to editorial review. We do not invent tests, interviews, purchases, credentials, or firsthand experience.

Age and audience

The site is for adults 21 and older. It does not target minors, imitate youth brands, or frame dangerous behavior as entertainment.

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