Editorial policy

Last updated: November 14, 2026

Our goal is simple: when you land on an answer, you should be able to trust it and act on it. These are the rules we follow.

1. Primary sources first

We base answers on official and first-hand sources: government and regulator websites, laws and court rules, manufacturer manuals and support pages, and recognised professional bodies. Every article lists the sources it relies on. Forums and social media are only used to understand real-world experiences, never as the source of a fact.

2. Structure that shows the whole picture

Each answer includes a timeline, a damage rating, a comparison of common scenarios and a practical checklist. The damage scale (1 Harmless, 2 Annoying, 3 Costly, 4 Serious, 5 Dangerous) is an editorial judgement for a typical case — your situation may differ.

3. Safety first

If a question involves a risk to health, life or animals, we say clearly when to contact emergency services, a doctor, a vet or a poison-control line — before anything else.

4. Independence

The site is funded by advertising. Advertisers have no influence over what we write, and ads are always labelled "Advertisement". We do not accept payment for coverage.

5. Tools we use

We may use software tools — including spell-checkers, translation and AI-assisted drafting tools — to help with research and editing. Every article is reviewed, fact-checked against its sources and edited by a person before publication, and that person is responsible for it.

6. Reader stories

Stories submitted by readers are reviewed before they are published. We remove personal details, offensive content and anything that could be dangerous advice. Reader stories describe personal experiences and are not verified facts or professional advice.

7. Updates and corrections

Laws, prices and procedures change. We review articles regularly and show the last-updated date on every page. If you find an error, please tell us at support@whid.net. Significant corrections are noted in the article.