Editorial Standards of Hambry Media

These standards apply to every publication Hambry Media publishes, whatever its domain, language or register. They apply to the articles, the images and the pages of each publication, and to how each publication answers readers and partners.

These standards distinguish two registers, and the difference matters throughout this document: a news publication reports on real events for a real place; a satirical publication publishes fiction inspired by real events. A publication is one or the other. It is never both.

Our publications work from public records, official statements, published reporting and primary documents. Every article passes editorial standards set and enforced by our editor before it goes live. We do not publish fabricated quotes. We correct errors.

Every article begins from identifiable source material. In a news publication the writer works from the text of the source we fetched, and the article attributes it. A source we cannot fetch, or that is too thin to support an article, is skipped; we do not guess at what it might have said.

In a satirical publication the premise is drawn from real events and public statements. We exaggerate, parody and reimagine what already exists. We do not fabricate quotes or events from nothing.

Our editorial team reviews multiple authoritative sources before publishing. We cite specific data, name specific products and people, and verify claims against primary sources. When we rely on a single source, we say so. We do not publish claims we cannot verify.

A satirical publication is labelled as satire on the site itself: in its footer disclaimer, on its About page and in its Terms. Its headlines are written to signal their nature rather than to pass as news.

Satire is never presented as news, and a satirical publication does not carry news. The two registers are never mixed within one publication.

Satire is directed at institutions, public figures and those in positions of power, not at private individuals or marginalised communities. We avoid humour that relies on stereotypes, bigotry or cruelty.

A news publication reports what its sources support. Claims are checked against the source material the article was written from, and the source is named. We do not publish a claim we cannot trace to a source.

Every news article carries the date it was published and is updated in place when it is corrected, with the correction noted as described below.

We correct factual errors promptly and transparently, in every publication, in the same way. In a satirical publication that means factual errors in the real-world premise — a misidentified public figure, a misrepresented policy, a wrong date — not the satirical exaggeration itself.

How we handle corrections:

• Minor Corrections: Typos, spelling errors, and minor factual inaccuracies are corrected without a formal notice.
• Significant Corrections: If an error materially affects the premise or understanding of an article, we will append a correction notice at the top or bottom of the article, clearly labeled with the date and nature of the correction.
• Retractions: In rare cases where an article is found to be fundamentally flawed or harmful, we may retract it entirely. Retracted articles will be replaced with a notice explaining the reason for removal.

How to report an error. Write to the publication's corrections address, which is corrections@ followed by the publication's own domain, and which is printed on that publication's standards page. Please include the URL of the article, a description of the error, and a link to a credible source. We review all correction requests and respond within 48 hours. If a publication has not answered within that window, escalate to the publisher at [email protected].

Editorial content across our publications is independent of advertising and sponsorship. Sponsored content is always clearly labeled as such. Advertisers and sponsors have no influence over editorial decisions, coverage or corrections.

Advertising on a publication is clearly distinguished from its editorial content, and an advertisement is never dressed as an article.

We do not publish private information about individuals without their consent. Our coverage focuses on public actions, public statements, and publicly available data. We respect the distinction between public figures and private citizens.

Where a publication accepts comments, participants are expected to engage respectfully and constructively. The following is removed:

• Hate speech, bigotry, or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or disability
• Harassment, threats, or targeted abuse of any individual
• Spam, advertising, or self-promotion unrelated to the article
• Personal attacks, insults, or ad hominem arguments
• Misinformation or deliberate falsehoods presented as fact
• Content that violates the privacy or legal rights of others

Questions about these standards, or about how a specific publication applies them, go first to that publication's own editorial address, printed on its standards page. Questions about the policy itself go to Hambry Media; see the contact page.