Editorial policy
Last reviewed September 4, 2026
This policy explains how Gratitude Genie creates and maintains educational articles, interactive tools, and app comparisons. The goal is useful, specific guidance without overstating evidence or hiding commercial context.
Accountability
Prashanth Vaidya, founder and developer of Gratitude Genie, is the accountable publisher for this site. His background is in software engineering and AI-enabled consumer products, not clinical medicine. A page is not represented as medically reviewed unless a qualified reviewer is named on that page.
Research and sourcing
- Research-focused claims should link to primary studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or established public-health sources wherever practical.
- Observational associations are not described as proof of causation.
- Effect sizes, limitations, population differences, and conflicting evidence are included when they materially change the conclusion.
- Popular neuroscience claims are checked against what the cited study actually measured. Indirect brain-imaging findings are not presented as direct measurements of neurotransmitter release.
Health and wellbeing content
Gratitude Genie is a reflection and wellness product, not a healthcare provider. Articles about anxiety, depression, grief, recovery, sleep, burnout, or other health-adjacent subjects are educational. They must not promise diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or cure.
Where relevant, articles state that gratitude practices can complement professional support but do not replace therapy, medication, crisis services, or advice from a qualified clinician. Urgent or high-risk concerns should be taken to an appropriate professional or local emergency service.
App comparisons and commercial disclosure
Gratitude Genie publishes this website and may be included in its comparison pages. That relationship is disclosed on relevant articles. Comparisons aim to separate verifiable facts, such as platforms and advertised features, from editorial judgments about fit or usability.
- Pricing and features are treated as time-sensitive and readers are directed to the current store listing before purchasing.
- Competitors receive clear strengths, limitations, and best-fit descriptions rather than being dismissed to promote Gratitude Genie.
- Claims that an app was tested are used only when it was actually evaluated; otherwise the article describes a research-based comparison of current public information.
Writing assistance and human responsibility
Software and AI tools may assist with research organization, drafting, editing, or quality checks. They do not replace publisher responsibility. A named human publisher remains accountable for the final page, source selection, disclosures, and corrections.
Updates and corrections
Pages are updated when product details, evidence, or guidance materially changes. A visible “Last updated” date is used for substantive revisions, not cosmetic edits. Published URLs are kept stable whenever possible so existing links and search signals are preserved.
Verified factual errors are corrected promptly. Material corrections may be noted in the article. Pages that substantially overlap may be consolidated with a permanent redirect only after search-performance and intent data are reviewed.