Our Commitment to Accuracy and Accountability

At Rumour Detector, we are dedicated to publishing accurate, fair, and evidence-based information. Our commitment to the truth is absolute. However, we are human, and we recognize that despite our rigorous verification process, errors can sometimes occur.

When mistakes happen, it is our responsibility to correct them promptly, transparently, and with the same prominence as the original report. This policy outlines our process for handling corrections to ensure we remain accountable to our readers and to the subjects of our work.

1. How to Report an Error

We value the vigilance of our readers. If you believe you have found an error in one of our reports, we encourage you to contact us immediately. To report a potential error, please:

• Email us at: info@rumourdetector.com

• Or use our Contact Us page.

When reporting an error, please provide the following information:

• The URL (link) of the article in question.

• The specific statement or fact you believe is incorrect.

• A clear explanation of the error.

• Any supporting evidence or sources for the correct information, if available.

2. Our Internal Review Process

Once a potential error is reported, our editorial team will initiate the following process:

• Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge receipt of your report (usually within 48 hours).

• Investigation: The Managing Editor or a senior fact-checker will review the claim. This involves re-examining the original evidence, consulting the new information provided, and, if necessary, conducting further research.

• Decision: The editorial team will determine if a correction is warranted.

3. Levels of Correction and Our Response

We categorize corrections based on the significance of the error:

Minor Errors:
These are spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, or typos that do not alter the meaning or rating of a fact-check.

• Our Action: We will correct the error directly in the article without adding a formal correction note.

Substantial Errors:
These are errors of fact that are significant but do not change the overall conclusion or rating of the fact-check (e.g., an incorrect date, a misstated statistic that doesn’t affect the final verdict).

• Our Action: The article will be corrected. A “Correction” note will be added at the bottom of the article, clearly stating what was corrected, the date of the correction, and the correct information.

Major/Fundamental Errors:
These are significant errors of fact that fundamentally alter the conclusion and rating of a fact-check (e.g., new evidence proves a “False” rating should be “True”). These are treated with the utmost seriousness.

• Our Action: The article will be corrected. A prominent “Correction” or “Editor’s Note” will be placed at the top of the article. This note will clearly explain the error, provide the correct information, and detail how the new evidence changed our conclusion. We will also update the article’s headline and social media posts if they reflected the original, incorrect finding.

Our Promise of Transparency

• We do not “silently” correct major errors. We believe in being open about our mistakes.

• We do not delete published articles that contain errors. Instead, we correct them transparently to maintain a clear public record.

We believe this policy is crucial for maintaining the trust you place in us. Thank you for helping us uphold our commitment to accuracy.