Editorial Policy

This Editorial Policy explains how MotorMath creates, reviews, and updates calculator content, formula notes, and methodology citations.

Effective Date: 2026-05-18. Publisher: Brightscale Labs Limited.

1. Accuracy and mathematical integrity

Every calculator implements a published formula or industry-standard approximation. We use defined calculation rules and repeatable QA checks before publishing:

• Formula standards: Hales/Huntington for performance, kinetic-energy braking for stopping distance, standard amortisation for loans, UK and US gallon constants for fuel conversion, declining-balance depreciation for residual value.
• Sources: each tool page links to the primary published source where one exists.
• Edge-case testing: boundary inputs (very low and very high) are tested for stability.
• Test values + expected outputs: every tool ships with a test input set and expected output. The build pipeline runs the math engine against the inputs on every change. Drift blocks the build.
• Human review: tool logic, labels, methodology notes, and FAQ copy are reviewed before release.

2. Transparency and AI disclosure

• We may use AI-assisted drafting for content (formula descriptions, FAQs, methodology summaries).
• Mathematical formulas, constants, and references are not generated by AI — they are taken from named primary sources and verified by a human.
• Published content is reviewed by a human editor before release.
• AI-assisted content runs through an advisory-language scanner before publishing.

3. Update and review frequency

• High-use tools reviewed at least every 90 days.
• Other tools and reference content reviewed at least annually.
• Critical fixes (formula errors, broken sources) published as soon as practical after validation.
• Each tool page surfaces a Last updated date.

4. Independence and objectivity

• Advertising (if introduced later) does not change tool formulas or result logic.
• Affiliate links (if added later) will be clearly marked and will not influence the methodology of any tool.
• Product and content decisions are based on usefulness, clarity, and technical reliability.

5. Compliance and tone

MotorMath does not provide vehicle, mechanical, or financial advice. All content is written in an educational tone — describing what a metric is and how a formula works, not prescribing what an individual should do. Our build pipeline runs an advisory-language scanner across every page before deploy.

6. Corrections

If we identify a material error in a formula, output explanation, or methodology note, we correct it and update the relevant page as soon as practical. Report errors to contact@brightscalelabs.com or via the contact page.

7. Scope and limitations

MotorMath provides educational tools and explanatory content. It does not provide vehicle inspection, mechanical services, repair instructions, or regulated financial services. See the Vehicle & Automotive Disclaimer for the full scope.

8. Privacy references

For data-handling terms, see the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this Editorial Policy can be sent to contact@brightscalelabs.com.