Errata policy · Corrections
We correct the record — publicly.
If a published verdict or verification report contains a factual error — a wrong citation, a miscalculated score, a misattributed source — we correct it. This page explains how.
What counts as an error
An errata-eligible error is a factual mistake in a published verdict or report that was false at the time of signing — based on information that was available and accessible to a reasonable analyst applying the Sentinel protocol. The following five types qualify:
- Incorrect or hallucinated source citation
A cited source does not exist, does not contain the attributed claim, or the cited figure appears in a different context than stated. This includes AI hallucinations that passed the source verification gate.
- Factual claim contradicted by primary data
A stated fact (market size, penetration rate, competitive funding figure, regulatory rule) is contradicted by primary data that was published and accessible at the time of signing.
- Scoring calculation error
A PRISM lens score was calculated incorrectly and the correct score would change the aggregate verdict (e.g., KILL to PIVOT, or PIVOT to CONDITIONAL GO).
- Misidentified competitor or market reference
A named competitor, market, or reference entity was misidentified in a way that materially affects the analysis (e.g., a direct competitor was misclassified as indirect, or a market figure was from the wrong geography).
- Date or methodology error that changes the conclusion
A date error (e.g., using 2022 data labelled as 2024) or a methodology step that was skipped or misapplied, where the correct application would change the verdict conclusion.
What doesn’t count as an error
The following do not qualify for the errata process. They may be legitimate grounds for a separate discussion or a refund request, but they are not factual errors in the published record:
- A verdict you disagree with
Disagreement with a verdict is not evidence the verdict is wrong. If you believe the verdict is wrong, the refund path is available. The errata process is for factual errors in cited evidence, not for contested judgements.
- Evidence that emerged after the report was signed
Post-publication developments (a competitor raises funding, a market shifts, regulation changes) are not errors in the original report. The report reflects the state of evidence at signing, not the state of the world at any future date.
- A different methodology producing a different result
If an alternative methodology (different lenses, different weighting, different source corpora) would produce a different verdict, that is not an error in our methodology. It is a difference in method.
- New information you didn’t include in the original brief
If your brief omitted material information that would have changed the analysis, the correct path is to resubmit with the complete brief. The original verdict is not in error — it was based on what was provided.
How to report an error
If you believe a published verdict or report contains an errata-eligible error, contact us by email with the following information. Reports without a specific claim, source reference, and explanation will not be actioned.
- The specific claim or figure you believe is incorrect (quote it exactly from the report)
- The primary source that contradicts it (with URL or publication reference)
- Why this changes the verdict or analysis conclusion
We respond to all errata reports within 5 working days. If the error is confirmed, we issue a corrected report and update the correction log within 10 working days of confirmation.
How we handle confirmed errors
When an error is confirmed, we follow this process — in full, without exception:
- Issue a corrected report
A revised version of the report is produced with the corrected information and re-signed by the analyst. The corrected report carries a “Revised” label and the date of correction.
- Update the verdict distribution page
If the correction changes the verdict category (e.g., KILL to PIVOT), the aggregate data on the verdict distribution page is updated in the next monthly publication cycle.
- Log the correction publicly
The correction is noted in the correction log on this page (below) with: date, report ID, error type, correction summary, and status. The log is permanent and not retroactively edited.
- Never silently edit published reports
We do not edit published reports without issuing a formal correction. The original report is preserved in the client record. The correction is always visible and separately timestamped. There are no quiet fixes.
Correction log
Public record of all confirmed corrections issued to date. The log is updated within 10 working days of confirmation for each errata report.
| Date | Report ID | Error type | Correction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No corrections logged to date. | ||||
This table will be updated as corrections are confirmed. All entries are permanent and non-editable. Last checked: June 2026.