Corrections Policy for The Times Beat
Effective Date: October 23, 2025
At The Times Beat (https://www.thetimesbeat.com/), our unwavering commitment is to journalistic accuracy and integrity. We understand that even with the most rigorous human fact-checking and editorial processes, errors can occasionally occur. This Corrections Policy outlines our clear and transparent procedure for addressing and correcting factual inaccuracies or misleading information in our published content.
Our dedicated human team takes all feedback regarding potential errors seriously and is committed to maintaining the trust of our readers.
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
Every piece of content published on The Times Beat, whether it's a news report, an analysis, or an opinion piece, undergoes a thorough human review process. Our journalists and editors strive for precision in reporting facts, figures, names, dates, and all other details.
We explicitly state that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is NOT used in our fact-checking, editing, or content generation processes. All accuracy checks and editorial decisions are made by our expert human staff.
2. Types of Corrections
We differentiate between types of errors and their respective correction methods:
Factual Errors: These are incorrect statements of fact (e.g., wrong dates, names, figures, or events). These will be promptly corrected, and an editor's note will be added to the article.
Clarifications: When information might be accurate but could be misinterpreted, or when additional context is necessary for a fuller understanding, we will add a clarification. This might involve rephrasing or adding supplementary details, and an editor's note may be added.
Typographical Errors/Grammar: Minor spelling or grammatical mistakes that do not alter the factual meaning of the content may be corrected without a formal editor's note, as long as they are insignificant. However, if a typo significantly alters meaning, it will be treated as a factual error.
3. How to Report an Error
We encourage our readers to help us maintain accuracy. If you believe you have identified an error in our content, please notify us immediately.
Email: Send an email to our editorial team at thetimesbeat@gmail.com.
Subject Line: Please use "Correction Request" in your email subject line.
Include Details: In your email, please provide the following information:The exact URL (web address) of the article containing the error.
The specific sentence, paragraph, or detail you believe is incorrect.
A brief explanation of why you believe it is incorrect.
Any supporting evidence or reliable sources that validate your claim.
4. Our Correction Process
Upon receiving a correction request, our human editorial team will follow these steps:
Review: A member of our editorial team will thoroughly review the reported error, cross-referencing against original sources and internal documentation.
Verification: We will verify the accuracy of the claim through independent research and consultation with our expert journalists.
Action:If an error is confirmed, the content will be promptly updated on the website.
For significant factual errors or misleading statements, a clear "Editor's Note" or "Correction" will be added to the article, typically at the top or bottom. This note will state:What was incorrect.
What the correction is.
The date the correction was made.
Minor typographical or grammatical errors may be corrected without a formal note if they do not alter the factual meaning.
Communication: We may contact you for further clarification if needed during the verification process. We appreciate your patience as we conduct our thorough review.
5. Commitment to Transparency
The Times Beat is committed to transparently correcting mistakes. Our human editorial leadership reviews all significant correction requests and ensures our policy is consistently applied. We view corrections not as a failure, but as an essential part of maintaining trust and upholding the highest standards of human-driven journalism.
6. Contact Us
For any questions about this Corrections Policy or to report an error, please contact our human editorial team:
Email: thetimesbeat@gmail.com
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