Method · v0.1

Source verification

How source identity, coverage, update history and evidence links are reviewed.

v0.1Updated 7 November 2026Public method
Method rule

Minimum record

Every source profile needs an identifiable operator, a stable domain or publication, evidence for the description and a recent verification date.

Method rule

Unknown is a valid value

When ownership or commercial interest cannot be established, the field remains Unknown. The interface must not turn missing information into a neutral or positive assessment.

Scope

What this method supports

This method supports consistent recording and interpretation. It does not predict which AI product will cite a particular page or place a source in a stable ranking.