Editorial policy

How brefly creates and maintains its public briefs. Last updated: August 27, 2026.

brefly publishes short, original summaries to help readers decide what to read next. Our pages are editorial orientation, not substitutes for the original books, articles, or research.

Original writing

We write briefs in our own words and avoid presenting the source as if it were ours. Book titles, author names, and factual references are identified clearly. We do not publish pasted user notes or private documents.

AI-assisted production

AI may assist with drafting and restructuring. The brefly team defines the format, applies quality and safety checks, and is responsible for what is published. We do not claim that every brief is error-free, so important decisions should be checked against the original source.

What a useful brief contains

• A clear statement of the source and its author.
• Specific key ideas instead of generic motivational filler.
• An honest note about who may benefit from the full source.
• Links to related briefs and a simple path back to the original work.

Corrections and updates

If you find a factual error, misleading wording, broken link, or copyright concern, contact hello@brefly.com. Include the page URL and the specific issue. We review reports and correct or remove material when appropriate.

Reader questions

Questions submitted on book pages can help us understand what readers need. Only questions that are safe, useful, and repeated by readers may be published. Private notes and personal information are not published.

Disclosure

Some book pages may link to retailers so readers can find the full work. If an affiliate relationship is active, it will be disclosed on the relevant page. The summary remains independent of the retailer.