Editorial policy

We want each piece to be engaging and dependable: clear about what it says, careful about what supports it, and willing to correct a mistake when one comes to light.

Accuracy and clarity

Writers and editors check factual claims against suitable sources and review names, definitions and context before publication. We distinguish explanation from opinion and avoid presenting a plausible guess as established fact. Where evidence is incomplete or interpretations differ, the wording should show that rather than imply certainty.

Independence and labelling

Editorial decisions are made for readers, not as a condition of a commercial relationship. Any sponsored or partner material is identified clearly on the page so readers can tell it apart from independent editorial work. A partnership does not buy a favourable conclusion or control over unrelated coverage.

Corrections

If you spot an error, use the Contact page to tell us what is wrong and where it appears. We review correction requests and, when a material error is confirmed, amend the page and make the change clear in context. We may also clarify wording that could leave readers with a mistaken impression.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be generated with AI. When an image is illustrative rather than a documentary depiction, we label it accordingly; it should not be taken as evidence that a pictured event or object existed exactly as shown.