Our mission at 420.place is simple: deliver accurate, current, and understandable cannabis information. These editorial standards explain how we write, review, cite, and update our content--so you can trust every word you read.
What Guides Our Work
- Evidence-first: We prioritize peer-reviewed science, systematic reviews, and reputable clinical guidelines.
- Conflicts disclosed: We separate editorial from revenue decisions; see our How We Review Products.
- Plain language: We define jargon in context and in our Cannabis glossary.
- Accountability: We date-stamp pages and track changes; see Research Updates.
For a high-level overview of our trust framework, read Information You Can Trust.
Our Editorial Process (Lifecycle)
- Topic scoping & sourcing using journals, guidelines, and data repositories.
- Drafting & fact-checking with inline citations and source-level notes.
- Expert review (as needed) by medical and/or legal contributors.
- Plain-language edit to ensure clarity for all audiences.
- Publication with date-stamp and internal links to related guidance (e.g., Responsible Use, Cannabis Laws).
- Maintenance: regular evidence sweeps and versioned updates--announced in Research Updates.
Citations & Evidence Quality
- We prefer systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, and primary trials.
- Where evidence is emerging or uncertain, we say so explicitly.
- We follow citation ethics aligned with ICMJE and PRISMA best practices.
Corrections & Feedback
Spotted an error? Tell us. Material corrections are date-stamped and summarized on-page. Minor edits (typos, formatting) may be silent but are logged internally.