Editorial standards
How 51percent makes and maintains its work
51percent publishes educational analysis and tools about founder equity, corporate control, governance, and M&A. This page defines what the institutional byline means, how sources and examples are handled, and where the limits are.
Effective July 27, 2026
1. We start with a decision, not a keyword quota
A 51percent article or tool should help a reader understand a concrete ownership, financing, governance, or M&A decision. We prioritize questions where the mechanics are consequential and where a worked explanation can improve the reader's judgment.
2. Material claims need attributable evidence
We prefer statutes, regulations, court opinions, public filings, company announcements, regulator guidance, and original datasets. Credible reporting and practitioner analysis can add context, but they should not substitute for an available primary source on a material legal, financial, or transactional fact.
3. Calculations must be reproducible
When an article or calculator gives a numerical result, we aim to show the inputs, assumptions, and formula needed to reproduce it. Estimates and ranges are identified as such. Financial examples are educational models, not forecasts or individualized advice.
4. Hypotheticals are disclosed before they begin
A fictional or composite scenario can make a term structure easier to understand, but it must never masquerade as reporting or personal experience. The disclosure appears before the narrative, and citations support the real-world mechanics rather than the fictional company or outcome.
5. Authorship and expert review are different claims
The 51percent Editorial Team byline means the work was produced under this process. It does not imply that a lawyer, accountant, investor, or founder reviewed it. When a qualified person reviews a page, that person should be named with a factual profile and the scope of the review.
6. Published and modified dates describe real changes
A published date records the initial publication. A modified date changes only when the answer, evidence, calculation, authorship, review status, or practical decision value changes materially. Formatting and routine deployments do not earn a new date.
Corrections and updates
Material errors should be corrected promptly and transparently. The correction policy explains what to send and how substantive changes are recorded.
Read the corrections policyScope and limitations
The site provides general information, not legal, tax, accounting, investment, or other professional advice. Laws, contracts, and outcomes vary by jurisdiction and facts. Readers should use qualified advisers for their own situation.