Accuracy & Corrections

Purpose and Scope

We hold ourselves to a high standard of accuracy. When we get something wrong, we fix it transparently. This page explains how to report errors, what happens after you report one, and how we classify and document corrections.

How to Report an Error

If you find inaccurate data, a broken calculator, a factual error, or outdated information on any Business Initiative page:

  1. Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Correction Request.”
  2. Include:
    • The URL of the page with the error.
    • A description of what is incorrect.
    • The correct information (if you have it) and its source.
  3. You can also reach us through our Contact page.

We read every report. You do not need to be an expert to flag something that looks wrong.

What Happens Next

  1. Acknowledgment. We aim to acknowledge your report within 2 business days.
  2. Triage. We assess the severity and scope of the issue:
    • Critical: Incorrect data that could mislead a business decision (e.g., wrong tax rate, inverted statistic). Prioritized for same-day or next-day fix.
    • Standard: Factual inaccuracy, outdated information, or broken link. Targeted for correction within 5 business days.
    • Minor: Typo, formatting issue, or cosmetic problem. Addressed in the next content review cycle.
  3. Correction. We update the page with the corrected information.
  4. Transparency. Corrected pages display an updated “Updated” date. For significant corrections, we add a brief correction note at the top of the article explaining what changed and when.

Correction Types

Type Description Visibility
Data correction A statistic, calculation, or data point was wrong. Updated date + correction note on the page.
Factual correction A claim or statement was inaccurate. Updated date + correction note on the page.
Clarification Content was technically correct but misleading or unclear. Updated date. Correction note added if the meaning changed materially.
Retraction Content was fundamentally flawed and cannot be corrected in place. Page is removed or replaced with a retraction notice explaining why.
Link/format fix Broken link, typo, or formatting issue. Updated date only. No correction note needed.

Our Standards

  • We do not silently edit substantive content. If a fact or data point changes, the update is dated.
  • We do not delete pages to hide errors. If a page must be removed, we explain why.
  • We do not alter content at the request of commercial partners. Editorial corrections are made solely on the basis of accuracy.

Prevention

We work to prevent errors before they reach you:

  • Government data sources with published methodologies and margins of error.
  • Automated validation in our statistics pipeline.
  • Human editorial review before publication.
  • Regular content audits.

For details on how we build and validate content, see Methodology and Calculator Validation.

Not Professional Advice

Business Initiative provides educational information only. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, or tax advice. Consult qualified professionals before making binding decisions. See our Disclaimer.

Contact

Report errors or ask about our correction process: [email protected].

Last updated: March 2026