Editorial Policy

1. Commitment to accuracy

We present calculator outputs as directional estimates, not guaranteed outcomes. Creator monetization depends on many moving variables, including geography, niche, seasonality, algorithm changes, advertiser demand, and conversion quality. Our editorial standard is to explain those variables rather than hide them.

We explicitly label assumptions, date major updates, and avoid certainty language where precision is not justified. If a range is unstable, we say so. If a data point is weak, we either qualify it or remove it.

2. Content creation process

We use a multi-step workflow for both product and editorial pages.

Research

We gather inputs from platform documentation, creator-reported ranges, historical observations, and community knowledge. We track whether each source is primary, secondary, or anecdotal.

Drafting

Writers create draft copy with explicit units, assumptions, and limitations. Drafts are written for practical decision support, not keyword stuffing.

Review

Reviewers check formula logic, consistency of terminology, factual claims, link integrity, and trust-policy alignment. We verify that copy does not imply guaranteed income.

Publication

Pages are published with metadata, canonical settings, and schema where relevant. Trust pages include update dates and cross-links to supporting policies.

3. Data sources and calculator methodology

We do not claim privileged access to internal TikTok systems. Our methodology uses public and community-visible signals, then converts them into transparent assumption bands. These bands are shown in calculator pages so users can adjust inputs according to their own situation.

Whenever possible, we include a "How we estimate" section and an assumptions block. Our team treats methodology transparency as a trust requirement, not an optional extra. Users should be able to see exactly why a result moved when an input changed.

For a practical overview, see Methodology.

4. Update and refresh policy

We run weekly assumption reviews and prioritize updates to pages with higher decision impact. Major trigger events include changes to monetization programs, ad-rate behavior, and widely observed platform policy shifts.

Not every page updates on the same cadence, but each trust and policy page is dated so readers can evaluate freshness. If a page is stale relative to new platform realities, we prefer to revise promptly rather than preserve outdated estimates.

5. Corrections policy

We accept correction requests from users, partners, and readers. When a correction is submitted, we review source quality, assess impact, and patch copy or formulas if the issue is valid.

• High-impact formula errors are prioritized first.
• Factual copy issues are reviewed and corrected in regular editorial cycles.
• Broken links and structural issues are fixed as part of ongoing maintenance.
• Material policy changes are reflected in trust pages with updated dates.

To report an issue, email contact@calculatecreator.com or visit Contact.

6. Editorial independence

Advertising revenue supports operations, but it does not dictate calculator assumptions or editorial positions. We separate monetization decisions from content logic. Our editors and reviewers are expected to preserve analytical integrity even when commercial incentives exist.

We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by TikTok or ByteDance. Brand, platform, and program names are used descriptively.

7. AI usage disclosure

We may use AI-assisted tools for drafting, summarization, formatting support, and workflow acceleration. AI assistance does not replace final human review. We do not publish critical claims, formulas, or policy content without editorial sign-off.

Our reviewers validate output quality, check factual coherence, verify links, and enforce voice and compliance standards before publication.

8. Reader trust commitments

• We label estimates as estimates.
• We expose assumptions and limitations.
• We maintain accessible contact channels for corrections.
• We disclose ad monetization clearly.
• We avoid misleading guarantees and manipulative copy.

When uncertainty is high, we prioritize explicit caveats over persuasive copy. Our default editorial stance is to reduce overconfidence, especially on monetization claims that can materially affect creator decisions.

9. Related Resources

• About for team and mission context.
• Advertising Disclosure for monetization transparency.
• Privacy Policy for data and consent handling.
• Corrections Policy for how we handle error reports and content fixes.
• Sources Policy for how we evaluate and document data sources.
• Contact for error reporting and editorial questions.

10. Contacting the editorial team

For corrections, source challenges, or methodology concerns, email contact@calculatecreator.com and include the exact URL plus your evidence or rationale. We aim to acknowledge high-impact reports within 48 hours on business days.