This fact-checking policy explains how Shujaz.com checks the facts in our AI tool listings, reviews and guides before and after they are published. Shujaz.com is an AI tools directory and AI prompts library run by Shujaz, an independent web developer and AI consultant based in Kerala, India. With more than 900 AI tools across 30 categories, accuracy is our biggest challenge. This page shows what we verify, which sources we trust and where our checks have limits.
Last updated: September 25, 2026
Why Our Fact-Checking Policy Matters
People use Shujaz.com to decide which AI tool to try, and sometimes which one to pay for. A wrong price or a missing feature can cost a reader time and money. That is why we treat fact-checking as a core job, not an afterthought.
AI products also change faster than most software. Plans are renamed, free tiers shrink, new models are added and old features disappear. A fact that was true in spring may be wrong by autumn.
This fact-checking policy works together with our Editorial Policy, our Review Policy and our Corrections Policy. Together they describe how content is made, scored, checked and fixed.
Who does the checking
Shujaz.com is operated by one person, not a large newsroom. The site owner, Shujaz, is responsible for checking facts and approving changes. You can read more about him on the founder portfolio page.
What Our Fact-Checking Policy Verifies
Our tool pages follow a fixed structure. The fact-checking policy focuses on the parts of that structure where errors would hurt readers most.
| Fact type | What we check |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Listed prices, billing periods, currency and whether a free tier or free trial exists |
| Plans | Plan names, usage limits, credits and what each plan includes |
| Features | Key features described on official pages or in documentation |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, browser extensions and plugins |
| API | Whether a public API is officially offered |
| Open source | Whether the code is published under an open-source licence |
| Developer names | The company, team or person behind the tool |
| Official URLs | That links point to the real, official website and not a copycat |
Facts we treat with extra caution
- User numbers and growth claims. We only repeat them if an official source states them, and we say where they came from.
- Performance claims. Phrases like “the fastest” or “the most accurate” are marketing. We do not present them as proven facts.
- Launch and release dates. These are checked against official announcements where possible.
- Comparisons between tools. We compare using features and prices from each tool’s own official pages.
Primary Sources Hierarchy
Not all sources are equal. Our fact-checking policy uses a clear order of trust. When sources disagree, the higher source wins.
- The tool’s official website. Home page, pricing page, features page and terms.
- Official documentation. Help centre, developer docs, API reference and changelog.
- Official developer channels. Company blog, press releases, verified social accounts and official code repositories.
- Official app stores and marketplaces. Store listings that confirm platform availability.
- Reputable independent coverage. Used only for context, never as the only source for a key fact.
Sources we do not rely on
- Anonymous forum posts or rumours.
- Unofficial “clone” or reseller websites.
- Other directories that may themselves be out of date.
- Text generated by AI tools without a traceable source.
If we cannot confirm a detail from an official source, our fact-checking policy says we leave it out. Where it helps readers, we may say that the detail was not publicly confirmed.
Our Fact-Checking Process, Step by Step
Every new tool listing and every major update goes through the same basic steps. Here is the fact-checking policy in action.
- Confirm the official website. We check that the domain belongs to the real developer. Copycat sites are common in AI.
- Collect primary sources. We gather the pricing page, features page, documentation and any official changelog.
- Record the key facts. Pricing, plans, features, platforms, API, open-source status and developer name are noted from those sources.
- Draft the article. The draft follows our fixed structure, often with help from automation and AI writing assistance.
- Compare the draft to the sources. Each key claim in the draft is checked against the collected sources.
- Remove or rewrite unsupported claims. Anything that cannot be traced to a source is cut or softened.
- Check links. The “Visit website” link and other official links are tested to make sure they work.
- Publish with a date. The page shows when it was last updated, so readers can judge freshness.
- Monitor and re-check. The page enters our rolling re-check cycle and responds to reader reports.
Screenshots and logos
Tool logos are the favicons or brand icons published on each tool’s own website. Homepage previews are generated automatically with the WordPress.com mShots screenshot service. Because previews are automatic, they may briefly show an older version of a homepage.
How Our Fact-Checking Policy Handles AI-Generated Drafts
We want to be honest here. Long-form tool articles on Shujaz.com are produced with the help of automation and AI writing assistance. They follow a fixed editorial structure and are reviewed and updated by the site owner over time.
AI writing tools are helpful, but they can make confident mistakes. They may invent a feature, guess a price or mix up two similar products. Our fact-checking policy treats every AI-assisted draft as unverified until its claims are checked.
Rules for AI-assisted content
- AI is never a source. A claim is not true just because an AI model wrote it.
- Sources come first. Drafts are built from information collected from official pages, not from a model’s memory.
- High-risk facts get checked first. Prices, plan limits, platforms, API access and open-source status are checked before anything else.
- Vague is better than wrong. If a detail cannot be confirmed, we would rather say less than say something false.
- No fake quotes or reviews. AI is never used to invent testimonials, user reviews or expert quotes.
What review can and cannot catch
Human review catches many errors, but not all of them. With hundreds of pages and one reviewer, some mistakes may stay online for a while. That is why reader reports are an important part of this fact-checking policy.
How Often Facts Are Re-Checked
A fact-checking policy is only useful if facts are checked again later. AI tools change too quickly for a one-time check.
| Trigger | What happens |
|---|---|
| Reader reports an error | Reviewed within 5 business days and fixed promptly if confirmed |
| Popular tool pages | Re-checked more often, especially pricing and plans |
| Other tool pages | Re-checked on a rolling basis over time |
| Major product news | Relevant pages updated when we learn of the change |
| Broken official link found | Link fixed, or listing reviewed if the tool has closed |
We cannot re-check every page every week. So please treat each page as a helpful guide, and confirm important details on the official website before you decide.
Pricing is always a moving target
Prices can change without notice. Some tools also show different prices by country, currency or billing cycle. Our Disclaimer explains why you should always verify pricing on the tool’s official site.
Facts Versus Opinions and Scores
Our pages contain both facts and opinions. The fact-checking policy applies most strictly to facts.
- Facts include prices, plan limits, platforms and whether an API exists. These can be checked against sources.
- Opinions include pros, cons, ease of use and our editorial score out of 5. These are judgements.
Opinions still need a factual basis. A con such as “no mobile app” must be true at the time of checking. Our Review Policy explains how scores are calculated.
Visitor star ratings
Tool pages also show visitor star ratings. These reflect what visitors think. They are not fact-checked, because they are opinions from readers, and they are kept separate from our editorial score.
Fact-Checking and Our Prompts Library
Our AI prompts library holds more than 1,400 prompts. Prompts are creative instructions, not factual claims. Still, parts of our fact-checking policy apply.
- When a prompt page names an AI tool, the name and link should be correct.
- When we describe a style or era, such as retro images from the 1960s to the 1990s, the description should be fair and not misleading.
- We do not claim a prompt will produce an exact result, because outputs vary by tool and model version.
Each AI platform has its own terms about ownership and commercial use of generated images. We do not summarise those terms as legal advice. Please read the official terms of the platform you use.
Checking Official URLs and Developer Names
The AI boom has created many lookalike websites. Some copy a popular tool’s name, logo or design. Others resell access at a higher price. Sending readers to the wrong site is one of the most harmful mistakes a directory can make.
That is why our fact-checking policy gives official URLs special attention. Before a tool is listed, we try to confirm that the website truly belongs to the developer.
Signs we look for
- The domain is linked from the developer’s official documentation, app store listing or code repository.
- The developer or company name matches across the website, terms of service and store listings.
- Pricing and sign-up happen on the same official domain, not on an unrelated payment page.
- The website is referenced by the developer’s verified social accounts.
Developer names
We name the company, team or person behind a tool when an official source makes it clear. Some tools are built by small teams or single developers who prefer not to share details. In that case, our fact-checking policy says we should not guess. We simply leave the developer field general or blank.
If you think a link on Shujaz.com points to a copycat site, please report it straight away. We treat these reports as a priority.
Fact-Checking Legal and Policy Information
Some of our pages mention laws, rules or platform policies. Examples include privacy laws, advertising rules and AI image usage terms. Our fact-checking policy applies here too, but with an important limit.
We link to official sources instead of rewriting laws in our own words. For example, readers who want to understand European data rights can visit GDPR.eu. Readers interested in Indian digital law can visit the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- We summarise rules in plain language only where it helps readers understand our own practices.
- We do not give legal advice, and our summaries should not be relied on as legal guidance.
- When a law or platform policy changes, we update our wording when we learn of it.
If you notice an outdated legal reference, please send us the official source. Under this fact-checking policy, it will be reviewed like any other factual error.
Independence in Fact-Checking
Money never changes a fact on Shujaz.com. Our fact-checking policy applies the same checks to every tool, whether or not it has an affiliate program.
Some links may be affiliate links, and the site may show Google AdSense ads. Neither affects what we verify or how we report it. Our Affiliate Disclosure explains these relationships.
Tool makers can send us official sources to correct a listing. We welcome that. But we update facts based on the evidence, not on who asks.
For background on why honest disclosure matters, see the FTC Endorsement Guides FAQ.
A Worked Example of Our Fact-Checking Policy
Here is how the fact-checking policy might work for a typical AI writing tool. The example is general and does not describe any real product.
- A reader emails to say the tool’s “Pro” plan price on our page looks too low.
- We open the tool’s official pricing page and check the current price, currency and billing period.
- We find the company raised its price and renamed the plan “Pro Plus”.
- We also check the documentation to see whether plan limits changed at the same time.
- We update the pricing section, the plan name and any pros or cons affected by the change.
- Because the price change is significant, we add a dated correction note to the page.
- We review the editorial score to see whether the pricing and value rating should change.
The same approach works for other facts. A missing mobile app, a new public API or an open-source release would each be checked against official sources first. Only then does the page change.
When sources conflict
Sometimes the pricing page says one thing and the help centre says another. In that case, our fact-checking policy favours the most official and most recent source. If the conflict remains, we describe the detail carefully and suggest readers confirm it on the official site.
Limitations of This Fact-Checking Policy
We want to be clear about what this fact-checking policy cannot promise.
- We are not always hands-on. We do not always test every paid feature of every tool ourselves.
- Official sources can be wrong. A company’s own pricing page may be outdated or unclear.
- Information goes stale. A page may be accurate when checked and wrong a week later.
- Regional differences exist. Prices, features and availability can differ by country.
- One reviewer has limits. The site is run by an individual, so checks take time.
Because of these limits, Shujaz.com content is general information. It is not professional, legal or financial advice. Our Terms and Conditions explain how to use the site.
How Readers Can Report Errors
Readers are our best early warning system. If you spot a mistake, please tell us. A good report makes the fact-checking policy work faster.
What to include in your report
- The URL of the page with the error.
- The exact text or detail that is wrong.
- What you believe is correct.
- A link to an official source, such as the tool’s pricing page or documentation.
Send your report to mail@shujaz.com or use our Contact Us page. We review factual error reports within 5 business days.
What happens next
We check your report against official sources. If the error is confirmed, we fix it promptly. Significant corrections are noted on the page with the date. The full process is set out in our Corrections Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our Fact-Checking Policy
What does the fact-checking policy cover?
It covers pricing, plans, features, platforms, API availability, open-source status, developer names and official URLs on our tool pages. It also covers tool names and links on prompt pages.
Are your articles written by AI?
Long-form articles are produced with automation and AI writing assistance, then reviewed and updated by the site owner. Under our fact-checking policy, AI output is never treated as a source.
How current is the pricing I see?
Pricing was accurate when last checked, but it can change at any time. Always confirm the price on the tool’s official website before you buy.
Can a tool maker ask for a fact to be changed?
Yes. Please send the page URL and an official source. We update facts based on evidence, and we never accept payment to change facts or scores.
Will my error report be credited?
We do not publish reader names. A dated correction note on the page shows that the fact was checked and fixed.
Contact Us About Our Fact-Checking Policy
Questions about this fact-checking policy, or a fact you think we got wrong? Email mail@shujaz.com. We reply to general emails within 3 to 5 business days and review factual errors within 5 business days.
Still have a question?
Email us any time and we will reply within 3–5 business days.