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Editorial policy

The Hearth Register aims to make home-energy subjects understandable without smoothing away the details that matter. We value clear explanations, careful wording, and an honest account of what an article can and cannot establish.

Accuracy and scope

We check claims against suitable source material before publication and describe uncertainty where it affects the explanation. Articles offer general information, not a diagnosis of an individual building or a substitute for qualified local advice. We avoid unsupported guarantees about savings, comfort, or outcomes.

Independence and disclosure

Editorial decisions are made for readers, not as a condition of a commercial relationship. Any material created with a partner or in exchange for support is clearly labelled on the relevant page. Partners do not receive control over independent editorial conclusions.

Corrections

If you spot a factual error, unclear passage, or missing qualification, contact us through the Contact page and identify the article and detail. We review correction requests and revise published text when warranted, making significant corrections clear to readers.

Illustrations and AI

Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence. When an illustration is AI-generated, we label it as such. Illustrations are not evidence of a real building, inspection, or documented event.

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