Preamble: Our Commitment to Accuracy and Credibility
At Indifact News, our name is our mission. The fusion of “India” and “Fact” represents our unwavering commitment to fact-based journalism. Our primary goal is to be the most trusted and credible source of news and information for our readers, covering Finance, Companies, Entertainment, and Lifestyle. We understand that in the fast-paced digital news environment, accuracy is the bedrock upon which all trust is built.
We acknowledge that despite our rigorous editorial processes, errors can occasionally occur. When they do, we believe it is our profound responsibility to acknowledge them, correct them promptly, and ensure transparency with our audience. This Correction Policy outlines our principles, procedures, and our deep-seated commitment to accountability. This document serves as a pledge to our readers that we take our responsibility for accuracy seriously and have a robust framework in place to address any inaccuracies.
Guiding Principles of Our Correction Policy
Our approach to corrections is guided by a set of core principles that define our editorial character:
Accuracy: We are committed to getting the facts right. Every article is subject to a verification process before publication. If a factual error is made, correcting it is our highest priority.
Accountability: We take full responsibility for the content we publish. This means we do not shy away from our mistakes. Owning our errors and correcting them publicly is a critical part of our accountability to you, our reader.
Transparency: We believe in being transparent about our errors and the corrections we make. We will ensure that corrections are easy to find and understand, providing clarity on what was wrong and how it has been rectified.
Accessibility: We will make it straightforward for our readers to report potential errors. We see our readers as an essential part of our fact-checking process and welcome their vigilance.
Speed and Diligence: We are committed to investigating and correcting errors as promptly as possible after they have been brought to our attention and verified.
Scope of Policy: What Warrants a Correction?
We distinguish between different types of errors to ensure our response is appropriate to the magnitude of the inaccuracy.
Major Factual Errors (Corrections): These are significant inaccuracies that alter the core understanding or facts of a news story. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Incorrectly stating names, dates, statistics, or key factual details.
- Misquoting a source in a way that changes the meaning of their statement.
- Presenting information that is factually incorrect and misleading to the reader.Errors in headlines that misrepresent the content of the article. Such errors will always be corrected with a formal correction notice.
- Minor Errors and Clarifications: These include typographical errors, grammatical mistakes, misspellings, or ambiguous phrasing that does not fundamentally change the facts or understanding of a story but could be improved for clarity. While we strive to correct these directly within the text, significant clarifications that may affect a reader’s interpretation will also be noted.
How to Report an Error to Indifact News
We encourage our readers to bring any potential errors to our attention. If you believe you have found an error in our content, please contact our editorial team. To ensure a swift investigation, please provide the following information:
- Your Full Name and Contact Information Abubakkar Ahamed – 8197323034
- The Direct URL (Link) to the article where the error appeared.
- The Specific Section and Text containing the error. Please quote the sentence or paragraph.
- The Correct Information and, if possible, the source of your information (e.g., a link to a public report, a statement, etc.).
- A Clear Subject Line in your email, such as “Correction Needed” or “Factual Error in Article.”
Please send all correction requests to our designated editorial email:
Email for Corrections: editor@indifactnews.com
Our Internal Review and Correction Process
Once a potential error is reported, our editorial team follows a structured process:
- Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your email, typically within one business day.
- Investigation and Verification: Our editorial team will investigate the claim by cross-referencing sources, re-examining the reporter’s notes, and consulting with the relevant editor and author.
- Decision and Action: If a factual error is confirmed, we will take immediate steps to correct the content. The nature and placement of the correction will depend on the severity of the error.
- Communication: We will inform the reader who reported the error about the action we have taken.
Types of Corrections Issued
Depending on the nature of the error, we will issue one of the following:
Correction: For significant factual errors, a correction notice will be added at the top or bottom of the article. This notice will clearly state the incorrect information and provide the corrected version. The article will also be updated with the correct information in the body of the text.
Clarification: If the original text was ambiguous or created a misleading impression without being factually incorrect, a clarification will be added to provide more context and ensure the meaning is clear.
Editor’s Note: In rare cases where a story has fundamental flaws or violates our ethical standards, an Editor’s Note may be added to explain the issue to our readers. This provides a high level of transparency about our editorial missteps.
Update: For developing stories, we may add an “Update” to provide new information or context. This is not a correction but rather an addition to an evolving news report.
Our Pledge for the Future
At Indifact News, we view every correction as a valuable learning opportunity. We are committed to analyzing our errors to identify patterns and improve our internal processes, training, and editorial oversight to prevent similar mistakes in the future. Our Correction Policy is a cornerstone of our commitment to you, our reader, and to the principles of ethical journalism.