Trust / Methodology

Evidence carries status.

Every claim receives a source class and verification date. Vendor documentation proves documented capability, not independent performance.

Claim labels

Official
Publisher or vendor states capability or policy.
Observed
Dated, repeatable test produced result.
Inferred
Conclusion follows evidence but source does not state it directly.
Unknown
Evidence cannot support conclusion.

Publish gate

  1. Distinct reader intent
  2. Primary evidence for material claims
  3. Original method, template, data, or test
  4. Accurate metadata and internal links
  5. Named human approval