No Claims About Outcomes
What this concept is
No Claims About Outcomes describes an explicit boundary used to prevent misinterpretation of narrative material.
It exists to separate descriptive language from evaluation or endorsement.
How it is commonly described
Such boundaries are commonly described through disclaimers and clarification statements.
They clarify how content should be read without implying judgment.
How platforms frame it
Publications frame these boundaries through visible notes and contextual sections.
- Wording may differ across pages and contexts.
- The same boundary can be phrased in multiple ways.
- Placement of boundary text can vary by layout.
What must not be inferred
- Boundary statements do not assess quality or performance.
- They do not indicate endorsement, affiliation, or endorsement.
- Absence of a boundary does not imply the opposite.
- Narrative explanations are not operational guidance.