Moment

compliance_disclosure

Regulatory disclaimers, legal mandates, FDIC notices. Mandated language takes precedence.

Compliance

Weights

ContentRX adjusts how strictly each standard is enforced in this moment. Cross-reference any standard by its ID to read the full rule.

Relaxed — minor deviations acceptable

  • CLR-01 — Use plain language. Avoid jargon, technical terms, or insider language unless the audience requires it.
    Legal and financial terms may be mandated precision, not jargon.

Suppressed — rarely applies here

  • CON-02 — Use sentence case for headings and UI labels, not title case.
    Regulatory disclaimers use Title Case by convention or legal mandate.

Example pairs

Concrete "this, not that" examples observed in 2 style guides. Attribution is inline — see /ethics for the commitment and /sources for the full list.

  • CLR-01 · long_form_copyCC0-1.0

    Not this. Failure to comply with the aforementioned stipulations may result in penalties.

    But this. If you don't follow these rules, you may be fined.

    18F: plain language even in compliance contexts — accessibility is a civic obligation. 18F Content Guide · Write in plain language

  • CLR-01 · short_ui_copyCC0-1.0

    Not this. Applicants must submit documentation prior to commencement.

    But this. Send your documents before you start.

    USWDS: federal guidance — plain language serves accessibility and civic participation. USWDS · Plain language

  • GRM-01 · long_form_copyCC0-1.0

    Not this. If a applicant meet the criteria...

    But this. If an applicant meets the criteria...

    USWDS: grammar errors in federal copy erode trust. Subject-verb agreement + a/an distinction. USWDS · Plain language — Grammar


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