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RNX code library · 25 controls
RNX-200Authority Standard
Read what these checks mean, why they matter and which evidence they concern. Each ID below keeps its canonical place in the RNX hierarchy.
These are free learning summaries, not full technical tests or an industry certification. Specialized checks apply only to the relevant feature. Experimental labels are preserved from the canonical source.
RNX-210 · Fact Corroboration
6 controls. Match an outside listing to the right business and branch.
RNX-220 · Citation Velocity & Node Pedigree
13 controls. Identify paid links as paid placements.
RNX-230 · Topical Expertise & Credentials
RNX-231 · Trust Score Credentialing
RNX-231.T001
Claimed credential validity
core readiness
Check that a claimed credential belongs to the right person or business and remains valid for its stated use.
Why it matters. An unrelated or expired award can mislead.
Illustration — fictional. An expired credential badge remains labeled current and verified.
When it applies. Inspected target: published credential claim. Use this check only when that object or feature exists in the review scope; provider-specific checks require that provider's integration. Missing evidence remains unknown.
RNX-234 · Credential Provenance Verification
RNX-234.T001
Credential evidence provenance
Experimental — not an established ranking requirement
Trace credentials to issuer evidence.
Why it matters. A copied badge does not prove that the issuer approved the business.
Illustration — fictional. The verification record contains only a copied logo with no issuer, identifier or date.
When it applies. Inspected target: credential evidence chain. Use this check only when that object or feature exists in the review scope; provider-specific checks require that provider's integration. Missing evidence remains unknown.
RNX-236 · Knowledge Provenance Chain
RNX-236.T001
Editorial review lineage
core readiness
Keep a traceable review decision for published claims.
Why it matters. Knowing who checked a statement helps make corrections accountable.
Illustration — fictional. The published technical claim cannot be traced to an approving reviewer or source revision.
When it applies. Inspected target: article review lineage. Use this check only when that object or feature exists in the review scope; provider-specific checks require that provider's integration. Missing evidence remains unknown.
RNX-240 · Sentiment Guardrailing & Safety
RNX-241 · Trust Remediation & Public Recovery
RNX-241.T001
Substantiated reputation issue
Experimental — not an established ranking requirement
Describe reputation concerns according to the evidence and their actual status.
Why it matters. An unresolved allegation should not be presented as a proven fact.
Illustration — fictional. A rumor is presented as a verified unresolved legal finding without attributable evidence.
When it applies. Inspected target: reputation issue case. Use this check only when that object or feature exists in the review scope; provider-specific checks require that provider's integration. Missing evidence remains unknown.
RNX-242 · Competitive Sentiment Benchmarking
RNX-242.T001
Matched reputation cohort
Experimental — not an established ranking requirement
Compare reputation using correctly matched businesses, sample counts and missing sources.
Why it matters. Uneven coverage can distort an apparent winner.
Illustration — fictional. Recent reviews for one branch are compared with all-time reviews for an unrelated competitor branch.
When it applies. Inspected target: matched reputation comparison cohort. Use this check only when that object or feature exists in the review scope; provider-specific checks require that provider's integration. Missing evidence remains unknown.
RNX-243 · Recommendation Preference Attribution
RNX-243.T001
Preference causal-claim guard
Experimental — not an established ranking requirement
Treat explanations for preference as hypotheses unless a sound study supports cause.
Why it matters. Being chosen once does not reveal the algorithm's reason.
Illustration — fictional. The report states that review count caused an AI recommendation after observing one answer.
When it applies. Inspected target: recommendation-preference claim. Use this check only when that object or feature exists in the review scope; provider-specific checks require that provider's integration. Missing evidence remains unknown.