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Standards

Editorial Policy

How we report, correct, disclose and stay independent.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made by the editorial team alone. Commercial partners have no say in coverage.

Accuracy and corrections

We verify facts before publication. When we get something wrong, we correct it openly and note the change on the story.

Conflicts of interest

Writers disclose relationships relevant to their stories. Coverage of ALOF and its companies is always labelled.

Sponsored content

Sponsored and branded content is clearly labelled and never presented as independent journalism.

Anonymous sources

Used only when necessary, approved by an editor, and explained to readers.

Attribution and copyright

We credit every image, quote and source, and respect the rights of creators.

AI-assisted production

Any AI assistance is reviewed by an accountable human editor. We do not publish AI-generated reporting as fact.