Editorial Policy

The editorial policy of benchtobed defines what the site will and will not publish. The subject matter is strictly the study and the trial, covering what was actually tested, in whom, and what it showed. It will not publish content related to betting, invented quotes, or details about a person's private life. It will not present health, legal or financial advice as instruction. All content is based on verifiable sources and aims for factual accuracy without promotional intent.

The site separates reporting from reference material. Reference pages, such as those for a specific trial, drug, or research organisation, present established, factual information in a structured format. Reporting, found in sections like News, provides context and accounts of recent developments. These are clearly distinct in tone and presentation, with reference material serving as the foundational database from which reporting can draw.

When a claim cannot be verified from a primary source or trusted secondary publication, it is not published. The site prioritises accuracy over speed or speculation. If a significant but unverified claim is in the public domain, it may be acknowledged only within the context of explaining that it remains unconfirmed, without presenting it as fact.

All images are treated with the same factual rigour. A real photograph is used where one exists, and its credit is always displayed. The site will never use a picture of a real person's face generated by software or artificial intelligence. Other graphics are simple and illustrative, serving only to clarify the subject matter.

Readers who wish to query content or suggest corrections are invited to write to the editorial team. Correspondence should be directed to the contact address provided on the site. Feedback is reviewed, but the editorial team retains final responsibility for all published material.