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Editorial Policy
Our standards for sourcing, estimates, corrections, editorial independence, and responsible use of research tools.
Last updated: August 2026
1. Editorial mission
The Worth Index publishes accessible, evidence-led profiles explaining the estimated wealth and financial drivers of notable people. We aim to make complicated public information easier to understand without presenting estimates as verified private financial statements.
2. Sources and verification
We prioritize primary and reputable sources when available, including regulatory filings, company disclosures, court or property records, official statements, credible financial reporting, recognized industry publications, and other attributable public records.
Important financial claims should be supported by a source or clearly identified as an estimate, inference, or uncertain figure.
3. Net worth estimates
We do not assume that salary, revenue, career earnings, company valuation, market capitalization, contract value, or asset value equals personal net worth. Estimates may account for ownership interests, known assets, reported earnings, taxes, liabilities, liquidity, and uncertainty where enough information is available.
4. Independence and conflicts
Advertisers and commercial partners do not receive editorial control over our conclusions. Sponsored or paid material, if published, should be clearly identified. We do not accept payment to alter an independent net worth estimate.
5. AI-assisted editorial tools
We may use software and AI-assisted tools to support research organization, drafting, formatting, or quality checks. These tools do not remove our responsibility for the published content. Articles should be reviewed for accuracy, sourcing, clarity, and unsupported claims before publication.
6. Corrections and updates
We correct material factual errors when identified and update articles when meaningful new information changes the analysis. Readers may submit corrections through our contact page with supporting evidence.
7. Respect and fairness
Our coverage focuses on publicly relevant financial information. We avoid publishing unnecessary private information, unsupported allegations, or sensational claims that do not help readers understand the subject's career or financial profile.