Editorial policy

Clear facts. Honest uncertainty. No pay-to-rank listings.

We publish only when key facts can be traced to credible sources and uncertainty can be stated clearly.

Last updated July 25, 2026

Accuracy before volume

We would rather publish fewer useful listings than fill the catalog with thin or repeated pages. Important facts must trace back to a source. Unknown information stays unknown until it can be supported.

Writing standards

  • Use plain English without changing the legal meaning.
  • Separate verified facts from estimates or interpretation.
  • Describe deadlines with an exact date when one is available.
  • Never imply that eligibility, approval, or payment is guaranteed.
  • Link readers back to the controlling official material.

Commercial independence

TapClaim may earn revenue from optional app subscriptions. Payment does not determine which settlements are published or how they are ranked. Settlement administrators and defendants cannot buy a favorable editorial description.

Automation and AI

Tools may help detect changes, organize source material, or prepare a draft. They do not remove the verification gate. Facts must not be invented, and automated ingestion alone cannot publish a web page.

Corrections and conflicts

Credible correction reports are checked against primary sources. We update the existing page when appropriate and keep one canonical URL. See the corrections process or contact TapClaim.