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.