Editorial Policy

Accuracy & Fact-Checking

• All factual claims in our guides and city pages are verified against primary sources, official university websites, and government housing data.
• We do not invent statistics, vacancy rates, or user counts. Every data point is traceable to a real source.
• Content is reviewed quarterly for accuracy. Outdated information is updated or removed within 30 days of discovery.

Independence & No Conflicts of Interest

• Our content is created independently of advertisers, partners, and investors. No external party has editorial control over our guides or comparisons.
• Competitor comparisons (Roomit vs Roomi, Craigslist, etc.) are based on publicly available features and documented user experiences. We do not accept payment for favorable coverage.
• When we recommend Roomit, we explain why and provide alternatives. Transparency is more valuable than conversion.

Expertise & Authorship

• Our roommate guides are researched and written by housing industry experts, former property managers, and experienced renters.
• Every guide has a named author and a review date. Authors are subject-matter experts in housing, urban studies, or consumer safety.
• We disclose author credentials and expertise areas on every article.

Sourcing & Citations

• We cite authoritative sources for all research-based claims: academic papers, government housing reports, university statistics, and recognized industry publications.
• City pages use only verifiable data: real universities (from official .edu sites), real neighborhood names (from municipal sources), and qualitative market notes from local knowledge.
• We do not use anonymous sources or unverified social media claims as evidence.

Accessibility & Inclusivity

• Our content is written in plain language and checked for accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA compliance).
• We use inclusive language that respects all gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and living situations.
• Content is available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German. Translations are reviewed by native speakers.

Corrections & Updates

• Errors are corrected within 48 hours of discovery. Significant corrections include a note explaining the change.
• Last-updated dates are visible on every guide and city page. We review and refresh content quarterly.
• Readers can report errors via [email protected]. All reports are investigated and responded to within 72 hours.