Contest Rules and FAQ
Contest Rules and FAQ for the Evidence Matters challenge. This page explains how the contest works, what qualifies, how entries are judged, and how decisions are made.
If you are ready to participate, use the action buttons just below.
Plain language summary
Contest Rules and FAQ is here to make the challenge easier to understand before anybody submits an entry. The goal is simple. Serious public claims should be backed by checkable evidence, not noise, loyalty, or attitude.
This page explains what makes an entry reviewable, what kinds of sources help the most, how scoring works, and how challenge timing is handled. If you want the broader evidence standard behind the contest, read How We Verify and Evidence vs Rumors.
To submit or ask a process question, use the action buttons near the top of the page.
How to enter
1. Provide the claim
Use the Submit Evidence page. Paste the exact wording and where it appeared.
Best: direct link. Good: screenshot with date. Better: link plus screenshot.
2. Provide evidence
Add what you think is true and include your evidence trail. Primary records first.
For video claims, include the full source whenever possible.
3. Submit
If anything is missing, we will reply with what we need to score it.
Missing details usually means the entry is not auditable yet.
Need help choosing the right page
For claim submissions use Submit Evidence. For process questions use Contact.
How entries are judged
Contest Rules and FAQ scoring rubric
- Clarity: specific and checkable claim
- Traceability: sources can be audited
- Evidence quality: primary records when available
- Accuracy: conclusion matches the evidence
- Context: key context is included
Prizes and timing
Prize structure
Prize amounts, categories, and cycle details are posted on the 10K Truth Challenge page. If that page changes, those posted terms control for the current cycle.
Link: The 10K Truth Challenge
Cycle dates
- Open: posted on the Challenge page
- Close: posted on the Challenge page
- Winners: posted on the Blog and linked from the Challenge page
Submitting early helps. Submitting complete helps more.
Disqualification and integrity
Disqualifying behavior
- Fabricated sources or altered documents
- Impersonation or identity fraud
- Harassment, threats, or doxxing
- Automated spam or repeated bad faith submissions
Integrity notes
- We document sources so others can audit the conclusion.
- We may update an entry if stronger evidence appears.
- Duplicate submissions may be merged.
See: Corrections Policy
Contest Rules and FAQ
What counts as a claim
A claim is a factual statement that can be checked against evidence. Opinions, predictions, and insults are not claims.
Do I need primary sources
Primary sources are preferred. If you do not have them, submit reputable reporting that links to the underlying record.
Where will winners be posted
Winners are posted on the Blog with the evidence trail and explanation. The Challenge page links to the winner post for that cycle.
What if I disagree with a decision
Use the Contact page and select correction request. Provide the specific part you dispute and the stronger evidence trail.