How we verify.
HerbyBud exists to be the cannabis resource you can actually trust. That only works if every fact is checked, sourced, and dated. Here is exactly how we do it.
1. Every fact is fetched, not guessed
We never publish a number — THC ranges, prices, legal limits — from memory. Each claim is researched against authoritative references where they exist (for example PubChem for terpene chemistry, and official state sources for law) and corroborated against reputable cannabis databases — at least two independent sources — before it ships.
2. Sources are cited and dated
Every verified page lists its sources with a quality rating and the date we accessed them. You can follow our work. Pages show a "last verified" date, and stale pages are flagged for refresh.
3. Medical & legal discipline
Cannabis is a health and legal topic, so we hold ourselves to a strict standard: no disease claims, no dosing prescriptions, no "cures." We describe reported effects and add clear disclaimers. This is information, not advice.
4. The 8020 Score
Our scores are a transparent composite of the factors that actually matter for each thing we rank — for strains: potency, effect consistency, flavor, and grow-ability. Vendors never pay for position.
5. Found an error? Tell us.
We would rather be corrected than wrong. If something looks off, flag it and we will re-check against sources.
We test, cross-check, and source every claim. Facts are corroborated against at least two independent references and dated. We take no paid placements.
Every published page passes a standards review: sources checked, medical/legal claims removed, and "reported effects" language enforced. This is informational content, not medical or legal advice.