Editorial framework · Version 1.1Effective August 11, 2026
Software Fit Standard
Standard 1.1

Versioned method

Every material rule change gets a public entry

Review dated releases of the Software Fit Standard and see which evidence, maintenance or disclosure rules changed in each public version.

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The framework version changes only when a rule that affects evaluation or disclosure changes. Copy edits and site styling do not create a new version.

v1.1

Public contact and disclosure scope

Reduced the public framework from seven rules to six by removing the standalone commercial-separation rule, and replaced the commercial-policy page with one contact route for corrections and professional inquiries. Partner status remains barred from changing inclusion, criteria, order or verdict; relationship disclosures are handled where a commercial placement could affect interpretation.

v1.0

Initial public standard

Published the decision-page rule, evidence hierarchy, fit and non-fit requirement, dated-fact policy, prohibition on manufactured experience, corrections process and maintenance contract.