Editorial Policy

Our Editorial Principles

• Accuracy First: Every formula we implement is sourced from established references — textbooks, government publications, peer-reviewed research, or industry standards.
• Transparency: We document the methodology behind every calculator. You should always be able to understand how your result was computed.
• No Conflicts of Interest: We do not accept payment from financial institutions, insurance companies, or healthcare providers to influence our calculator results or recommendations.
• User-First Content: Our guides and blog posts are written to educate, not to drive affiliate revenue or sell products. We do not use clickbait or misleading claims.

How We Build Calculators

1. Research: We identify the standard formula or methodology for the calculation from authoritative sources.
2. Implementation: A developer implements the calculation logic in JavaScript, ensuring edge cases are handled correctly.
3. Testing: Each calculator is tested against known reference values. For financial calculators, we compare outputs with bank calculators and published amortization tables. For health calculators, we validate against published clinical tools.
4. Documentation: We write clear explanations of what the calculator does, who it is for, the formula used, worked examples, common mistakes to avoid, and FAQ answers.
5. Review: Content is reviewed for accuracy and clarity before publication.

Sources We Reference

Our calculators and content reference the following types of sources:

• Finance: Income Tax Department of India published tax slabs and circulars, RBI master circulars, SEBI guidelines, published bank interest rates
• Health: Peer-reviewed research papers, WHO guidelines, formulas from established medical literature (e.g., Harris-Benedict equation, Mifflin-St Jeor equation, Devine formula)
• Education: University grading policies, UGC guidelines, published exam patterns
• Engineering: Standard engineering reference materials, IS codes (Bureau of Indian Standards), established physics equations

Updates & Corrections

We review and update our calculators regularly, particularly when:

• Tax slabs or government scheme rates change (typically after Union Budget announcements)
• Users report potential errors
• New research updates a health or science formula

Every calculator page displays a “Last updated” date. If you find outdated information, please contact us and we will prioritize a review.

YMYL Content Standards

We recognize that many of our calculators fall under Google’s “Your Money or Your Life” (YMYL) category. For these pages, we apply heightened editorial standards:

• Finance calculators include explicit disclaimers that results are estimates and should not replace professional financial advice
• Health calculators include medical disclaimers and recommend consulting healthcare professionals
• All YMYL pages display methodology notes explaining exactly how results are computed
• We avoid making unverifiable claims about returns, health outcomes, or legal interpretations

Content We Do Not Create

Calc Labz does not:

• Generate content using AI without human review and fact-checking
• Publish fake testimonials, fabricated statistics, or invented regulatory claims
• Use keyword stuffing or manipulative SEO techniques
• Accept sponsored content or paid reviews that are not clearly disclosed

Author & Editorial Team

Calc Labz is maintained by Sagar Sahni and a small editorial team. For questions about our editorial standards, content corrections, or methodology inquiries, contact us at sagarsahni69@gmail.com.