Transparency & Disclosure

Purpose

  • This policy explains how AI tools are used in creating and managing content on Artfull Houses (https://artfullhouses.com/) to ensure accuracy, transparency, safety, and respect for intellectual property.
  • The goal is to responsibly leverage AI for efficiency while keeping human editorial judgment, quality control, and brand integrity at the center of the process.

Scope

  • Applies to all content published on the Website, newsletters, and social channels, including articles, imagery, headlines, product roundups, and metadata.
  • Covers AI-assisted text, images, translations, summaries, outlines, and research support used by the editor or contributors.

Our approach

  • Human-led, AI-assisted: AI may assist with brainstorming, outlines, drafts, alt text suggestions, and non-sensitive research, but a human reviews, edits, and approves all public-facing content.
  • No autonomous publishing: AI outputs are never published without human fact-checking, editing, and formatting to meet editorial standards.

What we use AI for

  • Content ideation and outlines: Generating topic ideas, structures, and draft phrasing for articles and checklists.
  • Editing support: Grammar, clarity, tone suggestions, and shortening text while preserving meaning and voice.
  • Summaries and metadata: Drafting excerpts, titles, descriptions, and alt text, then human-edited for accuracy and accessibility.
  • Image assistance: Creating or refining concept references or backgrounds for illustrative purposes; final visuals are curated for realism, relevance, and brand consistency.

What we do not use AI for

  • Sensitive or confidential data: No personal, payment, or confidential information is shared with AI tools.
  • Professional advice: AI is not used to generate architectural, engineering, legal, tax, or financial advice; content remains general and informational.
  • False claims or endorsements: AI is not used to fabricate reviews, testimonials, or product performance claims.

Disclosure

  • When AI meaningfully contributes to text or visuals beyond routine copyediting (e.g., AI-generated imagery, AI-translated sections, or AI-drafted segments), a disclosure note is included on the page.
  • Sponsored or affiliate posts that use AI assistance are still labeled as such, and editorial standards remain the same.

Fact-checking and accuracy

  • All AI-assisted content is reviewed for factual accuracy, current availability/pricing context, materials/finishes, and compliance with brand or certification claims (e.g., sustainability).
  • External facts must be verifiable via reliable sources before publication; unverifiable claims are removed or clearly qualified.

Originality and IP

  • AI outputs are treated as starting points. Content is reworked to ensure originality, voice, and value.
  • Brand assets, third-party images, and design elements are used only with permission, appropriate licenses, or fair-use rationale.
  • Prompts avoid the names, styles, or trademarks of living artists or brands in ways that could imply imitation or infringement.

Image standards

  • For AI-generated images, we evaluate realism, scale, color fidelity, and decor accuracy. Material misrepresentation (e.g., impossible textures) is corrected or imagery is not used.
  • If an image is AI-generated, this may be noted in the caption or endnote where clarity benefits the reader.

Privacy and data handling

  • Prompts exclude personal data, private correspondence, or identifiable user information.
  • If a tool logs prompts/outputs, only non-sensitive, non-identifying information is used.

Bias and fairness

  • AI outputs are checked for harmful bias, stereotypes, or exclusionary language.
  • Style and lifestyle depictions aim to be inclusive and respectful across cultures, budgets, and living situations.

Security and tool selection

  • Only reputable AI services are used, ideally with enterprise or privacy-forward settings.
  • Tools may be changed or paused if quality, security, or legal concerns arise.

Corrections and updates

  • If AI-assisted content contains errors, it is corrected promptly with an “Updated” note when substantive.
  • This policy may be updated as tools and best practices evolve; the “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision.

User contributions and comments

  • If AI is used to help moderate spam or summarize discussions, final moderation decisions remain human.
  • Submitted comments should be original and respectful; detected AI spam or misleading content may be removed.

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