1. Algorithmic Fairness & Zero Pay-for-Placement

The core premise of JiakSimi? is delivering authentic, uncompromised meal decisions.

• No Paid Spinner Probabilities: No food establishment, chain, or sponsor can pay to increase their mathematical slice size on the Wheel of Food or gain an unfair advantage in the 1v1 Makan Battle tournament.
• Equal Weighting: All qualifying nearby places that meet the user's filter criteria (distance, dietary preference, and budget) receive fair and equal consideration.

2. Geospatial Data & Location Accuracy

We source our location, address, and transit routing coordinates through official public mapping engines:

• SLA OneMap API: The authoritative geospatial directory of the Singapore Land Authority for precise 6-digit postal code lookups and building coordinates.
• Google Places API: Real-time opening hours, user ratings, photo references, and live business status.
• Citymapper SG Integration: Direct deep linking passing origin and destination coordinates for accurate bus and MRT transit planning.

3. Halal Certification & Dietary Accuracy Standards

Respecting religious and dietary requirements is critical in multicultural Singapore.

• Halal Verification: We cross-reference listings against Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) certification records and verified Muslim-owned declarations.
• Vegetarian & Vegan Badges: Stalls flagged as vegetarian are verified to serve dedicated meatless menus (including Buddhist vegetarian and Indian vegetarian eateries).
• Disclaimer: While we strive for daily accuracy, stall owners may modify ingredient sourcing or certification status. Diners with severe allergies or strict religious adherence are advised to verify certification logos at the stall.

4. Editorial Updates, Corrections & Stall Closures

Singapore's dynamic food scene means stalls relocate, change operating hours, or close for periodic renovations. We maintain an active correction workflow:

• Community correction submissions are reviewed by our team within 48 hours.
• NEA hawker centre spring cleaning schedules are monitored to update opening statuses.
• Anyone can submit an update through our Contact & Feedback Form.

5. Advertising & Commercial Partnerships

To support server infrastructure and API costs, JiakSimi? may display contextual banner advertisements through accredited ad networks (such as Google AdSense). All advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content and decision tool functionality. Advertisers have zero influence over algorithmic outcomes.