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RestWell HQ aims to publish clear, useful, and trustworthy content about sleep optimization.

This Editorial Policy explains how we approach research, writing, reviews, affiliate content, corrections, and updates.

Editorial Mission

Our mission is to help readers make better-informed decisions about sleep habits, sleep environments, sleep products, and sleep-related routines.

We write for general readers. We aim to avoid unnecessary jargon, exaggerated promises, and unsupported claims.

Content Standards

RestWell HQ content should:

  • be written in clear American English,
  • answer the reader's question early,
  • separate facts from opinion,
  • avoid unsupported medical claims,
  • use cautious language for health-sensitive topics,
  • disclose affiliate relationships where relevant,
  • identify source needs before publication,
  • avoid fear-based or exaggerated claims.

Source Standards

For health-sensitive content, preferred source types include:

  • CDC,
  • NIH and NHLBI,
  • NCBI / PubMed,
  • Mayo Clinic,
  • Cleveland Clinic,
  • NHS,
  • peer-reviewed research when appropriate.

Sleep Foundation may be used as a secondary source, but it should not replace primary medical or public health authorities for medical claims.

Product and manufacturer sources may be used for product facts, such as materials, dimensions, ingredients, specifications, warranties, and pricing. They should not be treated as independent proof of medical benefits.

Medical And Health Content

RestWell HQ does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Health-related articles should be written cautiously. Claims about symptoms, supplements, health outcomes, or medical conditions should be supported by appropriate sources and reviewed before publishing.

We do not claim doctor review unless a specific article has actually been reviewed by a qualified reviewer and that reviewer is identified.

Product Reviews And Comparisons

Product reviews and comparisons should consider:

  • product specifications,
  • intended use,
  • materials or ingredients,
  • pricing,
  • usability,
  • limitations,
  • warranty or return policy where available,
  • safety considerations where relevant,
  • available third-party evidence.

Product reviews should not present a product as a cure or treatment unless such a claim is properly supported and legally reviewed.

Affiliate Content

RestWell HQ may earn commissions from affiliate links.

Affiliate relationships should be disclosed clearly. Affiliate compensation should not be the only reason a product appears on the site.

Corrections

If we identify an error, we aim to correct it in a reasonable way.

Readers can submit correction requests through the Contact page. Helpful correction requests include the page URL, the specific issue, and any supporting context.

Updates

Content may be reviewed and updated when:

  • source guidance changes,
  • product information changes,
  • new evidence becomes relevant,
  • links break,
  • editorial standards change,
  • reader feedback identifies an issue.

AI Assistance

RestWell HQ may use AI-assisted tools for drafting, organization, research planning, or editing support. AI-assisted content should still be reviewed for accuracy, clarity, sourcing, and compliance before publication.

Legal Review

This Editorial Policy is a draft and should be reviewed before publication.

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