Last Updated: August 5, 2025

Purpose

Legal Terms publishes educational explanations of legal terminology. These guidelines ensure our content is accurate, clear, and helpful for readers without providing legal advice.

What We Publish

Plain-English definitions of legal terms
Context, scope, and common misconceptions
Examples and comparisons where useful
Internal links to related entries for deeper learning

Sourcing Standards

Prefer primary sources (statutes, court opinions) and authoritative references (.gov, .edu, recognized legal publications).
Cite or link sources at the end of each entry (References).
Avoid unverifiable claims and unsourced statistics.

Research & Writing Process

Topic selection: Reader demand + topical relevance.
Research: Gather primary/authoritative sources; note jurisdictions.
Drafting: Define the term, outline elements, give examples/edge cases.
Review: Check clarity, accuracy, and neutrality.
Publish: Add internal links, references, and date stamps.
Maintain: Revisit entries when laws or references change.

Clarity & Readability

Use plain English; explain jargon on first use.
Short paragraphs, scannable subheadings, bullet points where helpful.
Include “Plain Definition”, “Quick Definition” or “Simple Definition” near the top when suitable.

Neutrality & Conflicts of Interest

Present balanced explanations; avoid advocacy.
Disclose any potential conflicts and route affected content for extra review.

Accuracy, Updates & Corrections

Factual issues are handled under our Corrections Policy.
Substantive updates receive an Update Note with date.
Outdated or superseded content is revised or redirected.

AI & Automation Policy

Drafting assistance tools may be used for brainstorming, but final text is human-researched, edited, and verified against authoritative sources.
We do not publish unreviewed machine-generated content.

Legal Advice Disclaimer

Content is educational, not legal advice. Readers should consult a licensed attorney for personal matters.

Style & Formatting

Headings: H2/H3 hierarchy; consistent capitalization.
Inclusive, respectful language; no sensational claims.
Use examples/tables sparingly to support—not replace—explanations.

Contact

Questions or feedback about these guidelines? Email info@legalterms.net or use our Contact page. We generally respond within 24–48 hours.