Fact Checking Policy

Fact-Checking Policy

1. Purpose

Our fact-checking policy serves to ensure that all information published on our platform is accurate, reliable, and responsibly sourced. We are committed to delivering trustworthy news that informs, educates, and empowers our readers.

2. Core Principles

  • Accuracy: We strive to present facts as they are, not as we wish them to be.
  • Transparency: We disclose sources, methods, and corrections openly.
  • Impartiality: Our fact-checking is politically and ideologically neutral.
  • Accountability: We correct errors promptly and publicly.

3. What We Fact-Check

We fact-check:

  • News articles, interviews, and opinion pieces.
  • Statements made by public figures or organizations.
  • Viral content circulating on social media or messaging platforms.
  • Claims related to politics, health, science, technology, business, or public welfare.

We do not fact-check satire, personal opinions clearly marked as such, or content that is purely speculative unless it is being widely misrepresented as factual.

4. Verification Process

Our editorial team follows a structured process:

  1. Claim Identification: We flag statements or content that may be misleading, controversial, or widely shared.
  2. Source Evaluation: We verify claims using credible primary sources such as:
    • Government documents or official data
    • Peer-reviewed research
    • Reputable media outlets with original reporting
    • Direct communication with subject matter experts
  3. Cross-Verification: Claims are checked against multiple independent sources to reduce bias.
  4. Contextual Analysis: We ensure claims are not taken out of context and that the surrounding information is considered.

5. Rating and Presentation

Each verified claim is rated as one of the following:

  • True
  • Mostly True
  • Half True
  • Mostly False
  • False
  • Misleading
  • Unverifiable

We clearly present our findings along with:

  • A summary of the claim
  • The evidence and reasoning
  • The final verdict

6. Corrections and Updates

If we discover an error in our published content:

  • A correction is issued promptly and clearly.
  • The updated information is timestamped and noted in the article.
  • For significant errors, a public correction notice is placed at the top of the article.

Readers can report errors or request fact-checks via our [Contact Us] or [Report a Correction] page.

7. Sources and Transparency

We cite all sources used in the fact-checking process. Anonymous sources are avoided unless there is a compelling journalistic reason, in which case we disclose the reasoning behind the anonymity.

8. Editorial Independence

Our fact-checkers and editors operate independently of advertisers, sponsors, and political affiliations. Editorial decisions are made without influence from outside entities.

9. AI and Automation

We may use AI tools for preliminary research or claim detection, but all final fact-checking is conducted by trained human editors to ensure accuracy, context, and journalistic judgment.

10. Training and Ethics

All staff involved in fact-checking undergo:

  • Regular training in verification techniques
  • Legal and ethical training relevant to journalism and defamation laws
  • Periodic reviews of performance and editorial standards

11. Public Participation

We encourage readers to:

  • Submit questionable claims for review
  • Share constructive feedback
  • Engage with our fact-checking reports respectfully