Editorial Policy

At DebunkedDaily, editorial integrity, accuracy, and transparency are the foundation of everything we publish. This Editorial Policy outlines how we create, review, and maintain our news content.

Editorial Independence

DebunkedDaily.com operates with full editorial independence.
Our editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, political organisations, or external parties.

Advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships—if any—do not affect how news is selected, written, or presented.

Editorial Standards

All content published on DebunkedDaily.com is expected to meet the following standards:

  1. Accuracy and factual correctness
  2. Clear distinction between facts, opinions, and analysis
  3. Neutral and responsible tone
  4. Transparency in sourcing

Public interest–driven reporting

We avoid sensationalism, misleading headlines, and exaggerated claims.

Content Creation Process

Our editorial process typically includes:

  1. Topic selection based on relevance, public interest, and newsworthiness
  2. Research using reliable and verifiable sources
  3. Fact-checking key details such as names, dates, figures, and claims
  4. Clear writing designed for reader understanding
  5. Review before publication whenever possible

For breaking news, updates are made as verified information becomes available.

Sources & Attribution

We aim to use credible and authoritative sources, including:

  1. Official statements and press releases
  2. Reputable news organizations
  3. Government or institutional data
  4. Subject-matter experts

Sources are credited appropriately. Anonymous sources are used sparingly and only when necessary for public interest.

Corrections & Updates

Accuracy is an ongoing responsibility.
If an error is identified, we correct it promptly and transparently, in line with our Corrections & Updates Policy. Significant corrections are clearly noted within the article.

Opinion & Analysis Content

Opinion or analysis pieces, when published, are clearly distinguished from factual news reporting. These reflect the views of the author and are labelled accordingly.

User-Generated Content

Comments and user submissions are moderated according to our Community Guidelines & Comment Policy. User-generated content does not represent the views of DebunkedDaily.com.

Ethical Reporting

We strive to report responsibly and ethically by:

  1. Respecting privacy and dignity
  2. Avoiding harmful stereotypes or discriminatory language
  3. Minimising harm while reporting sensitive topics
  4. Avoiding plagiarism and unauthorised use of content

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools, if used, assist in research, grammar, or content structuring.
All published content is reviewed by humans to ensure accuracy, context, and editorial judgment.

Editorial Accountability

We welcome feedback from readers and take editorial concerns seriously. Questions, correction requests, or feedback can be submitted via our Contact Us page.

Updates to This Policy

This Editorial Policy may be updated periodically to reflect improvements in our editorial practices or changes in standards. Updates will be published on this page.