Editorial standards

Clear distinctions between product direction, conceptual models, and verified evidence.

These standards explain how ZeroUI materials about software change governance, AI-assisted engineering, production learning, and human accountability should be interpreted.

Claim status

Four labels protect meaning.

Product direction

Describes what ZeroUI is building, is designed to do, or intends to support.

Conceptual model

Explains a ZeroUI approach or framework; it is not presented as an independent industry standard.

Illustrative example

Demonstrates an idea and is not a customer result or production-confirmed interface.

Verified result

Should be used only when supporting evidence, scope, and methodology are available.

01

Sources and interpretation

External factual claims should cite authoritative primary sources. ZeroUI interpretations and product principles should be identified as such.

02

Product accuracy

Planned or unvalidated behavior uses language such as “is building,” “is designed to,” or “is intended to.”

03

Evidence integrity

ZeroUI does not present invented customers, testimonials, metrics, benchmarks, certifications, integrations, or participants as evidence.

04

Dates and corrections

Substantive content displays its latest material-review date. Corrections should be identified when they change a reader’s understanding.

05

Scope

Without a documented method and supporting evidence, a page should be read as a ZeroUI perspective or conceptual model—not peer-reviewed research.

06

Human authorship

Named authors or reviewers will be added only when their identity and role can be verified. Until then, ZeroUI is the organizational author.

Current library

Explore the material these standards govern.

Start with the foundational definition, conceptual reference model, glossary, and clearly labeled perspectives.