Editorial Policy

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1. Purpose

This editorial policy outlines the principles, standards, and guidelines governing all content published on Spotlyts. It aims to ensure that our content is accurate, ethical, inclusive, and aligned with the mission and values of our platform.

2. Content Objectives

Our website aims to:

Inform, educate, and engage our audience with high-quality, relevant, and original content.
Uphold editorial integrity, transparency, and accountability in all published materials.
Foster inclusivity and respect diverse perspectives, cultures, and communities.

3. Content Standards

3.1 Accuracy

All content must be fact-checked and based on reliable sources.
Corrections will be promptly made if errors are identified post-publication.

3.2 Originality

Submissions must be original and free of plagiarism.
All borrowed content, including images, quotes, or data, must be properly attributed to the original source, except for materials that are explicitly in the public domain.

3.3 Ethics

Content must respect the privacy, dignity, and rights of individuals and communities.
Avoid conflicts of interest or disclose them transparently when they exist.

3.4 Inclusivity

Avoid language or imagery that may be discriminatory, offensive, or exclusionary.
Strive to represent diverse perspectives and voices across all content types.

3.5 Relevance

Content must align with the website’s target audience and areas of focus.
Promotional or advertorial content must be clearly labelled as such.

4. Submission Guidelines

4.1 External Contributions

Contributors must adhere to this editorial policy and submission guidelines provided by Spotlyts.
Submitted content may be edited for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with the website’s tone and style.

4.2 AI-Generated Content

AI tools may be used to assist in content creation (e.g., grammar checks, brainstorming) but must not replace human oversight.
The use of AI in content creation must be disclosed upon submission. All submissions, regardless of AI involvement, must adhere to originality, ethical standards, and align with the requirement for ‘human-generated’ creativity.

5. Review and Publication Process

All content undergoes editorial review to ensure compliance with quality standards and alignment with our objectives.
The editorial team reserves the right to reject, edit, or request revisions for any submission that does not meet these standards.

6. Corrections and Updates

Substantial factual errors, omissions, or inaccuracies will be corrected transparently, with a clear note indicating the change and the reason for it.
Content may be updated periodically to reflect new information or context.

7. Comment and Community Guidelines

Comments must be respectful, relevant, and constructive.
Moderators reserve the right to remove comments that violate our guidelines or promote hate speech, spam, or misinformation.

8. Accountability and Contact

We are committed to maintaining the highest editorial standards. For questions, concerns, or feedback about our content, please contact our editorial team through our Contact Form.

9. Amendments to Policy

This policy will be reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect evolving standards, technologies, and audience needs. Any major changes will be communicated to contributors and readers in a timely manner through our newsletter.