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Editorial Policy

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Aleqtisady Newspaper is committed to delivering accurate, independent, and transparent journalism. This policy outlines our editorial standards, verification processes, and how we handle advertising and user contributions, ensuring public trust and adherence to professional ethics and laws.

1) Editorial Principles

  • Accuracy First: We do not publish material information without proper verification from reliable sources.
  • Independence: Our editorial decisions are free from political, commercial, or personal pressure.
  • Impartiality & Balance: We present relevant viewpoints fairly and grant a "Right of Reply" when necessary.
  • Clarity & Integrity: We avoid misleading clickbait headlines and provide clear context to the reader.
  • Harm Minimization: We respect individual dignity and privacy, especially regarding victims and minors.

2) Fact-Checking and Verification

  • We prioritize primary sources (official documents, statements, direct interviews).
  • For sensitive topics, we aim to corroborate information with at least two independent sources whenever possible.
  • Anonymous Sources: Used only when professionally necessary, with internal documentation and legal protection of the source's identity.

3) Content Classification Aleqtisady Newspaper clearly distinguishes between content types:

  • News: Verified facts without personal opinion.
  • Report: In-depth coverage including background and context.
  • Analysis: Interpretation based on data, with clear outlining of assumptions.
  • Opinion (Op-Ed): Expresses the writer's view only, not necessarily the newspaper's stance.

4) Updates and Corrections Policy

  • We correct factual errors as soon as they are discovered.
  • For significant errors, we add a "Correction Note" clarifying what was changed and why, to maintain historical record integrity.
  • For developing stories, we update content continuously, indicating the time of the last update.

5) Visual Content (Images & Video)

  • We use original, licensed, or authorized visual content.
  • We do not manipulate images to alter the reality of the scene (except for technical quality enhancements).
  • We clearly label images as "Archival" or "Illustrative" if they do not depict the current event.

6) Contributor Content

  • We welcome contributions from freelance writers adhering to our professional standards.
  • All submissions are subject to review and editing before publication.
  • Contributors must disclose any conflicts of interest related to the topic.

7) Community Guidelines (Comments) We encourage responsible discussion but strictly prohibit:

  • Hate speech, incitement to violence, or discrimination.
  • Defamation, insults, or harassment.
  • Posting personal data or spam/phishing links.
  • Action: We reserve the right to remove violating comments and ban repeat offenders.

8) Combating Fake News Aleqtisady Newspaper refuses to publish rumors as facts. We verify sources before publishing and employ fact-checking methods to debunk circulating misinformation rather than reposting it in misleading formats.

9) Advertising and Sponsorships

  • We maintain a strict separation between editorial content and advertising.
  • Any paid material is clearly labeled as "Advertisement," "Sponsored Content," or "Paid Partner."
  • We do not accept ads that are deceptive, misleading, or illegal.

10) Copyright and Intellectual Property We respect copyright laws. We only use original or authorized content and cite sources clearly. We respond promptly to any valid takedown notices regarding intellectual property infringement.

11) Privacy and Vulnerable Groups We do not publish private personal data without a clear journalistic justification. We exercise extreme caution when covering issues involving minors or victims of crimes.

12) Use of AI Tools We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for assistance (e.g., proofreading, summarizing, formatting). However, final content creation, fact-checking, and editorial decisions remain strictly under human supervision. We do not publish fully AI-generated news stories without rigorous human review.

13) Contact and Corrections If you spot an error or have a correction request, please contact us at: [email protected], including:

  • The article link.
  • Description of the error.
  • Supporting source (if available).

14) Policy Updates Aleqtisady Newspaper reserves the right to update this policy as needed. Significant changes will be announced on the website.