At Now9.net, our mission is to provide our readers with factual, transparent, and trustworthy news coverage. As a responsible news platform, we understand the importance of accuracy in journalism, especially in today’s fast-moving digital era. This Fact Check Policy outlines the principles and procedures we follow to verify information before it is published on our website.
🎯 Our Fact-Checking Philosophy
We are committed to reporting the truth. Every article published on Now9.net goes through a rigorous fact-checking process designed to ensure:
- Accuracy and authenticity of facts
- Balanced and unbiased reporting
- Transparency in sources and methods
- Swift correction of any factual errors
Our goal is to ensure that our readers are never misled or misinformed.
🧾 How We Select Content for Fact-Checking
Not all news requires fact-checking. We prioritize fact-checking in stories that involve:
- Claims made by public figures, officials, or institutions
- Viral content on social media with questionable authenticity
- Breaking news and sensitive topics (health, elections, public safety)
- User-submitted tips or information
- Stories involving statistics, scientific data, or expert opinions
We also review articles that raise concerns from readers.
🛠 Our Fact-Checking Process
We follow a structured internal process for verifying all news:
1. Identification of Claims
Our editorial team identifies key claims or data in a news article that need verification. These can be quotes, statistics, historical references, or viral social media claims.
2. Source Verification
We verify facts using reliable and authoritative sources. These include:
- Official government websites and press releases
- Court records, public reports, and data portals
- Verified corporate or organizational announcements
- Peer-reviewed journals and research publications
- Interviews with subject-matter experts and authorities
- Trusted mainstream news outlets known for editorial integrity
We avoid using anonymous sources unless absolutely necessary and clearly label them.
3. Cross-Referencing Information
We always cross-check the facts with multiple sources before publication. If conflicting information is found, we investigate further before proceeding.
4. Attribution and Transparency
We cite all factual information and sources clearly within our articles. We avoid editorializing and ensure the difference between fact and opinion is clear.
⚖️ Editorial Standards and Independence
Our editorial team operates with full independence. We never allow political, commercial, or personal interests to influence our fact-checking process. Sponsored or advertorial content is clearly marked and never interferes with our newsroom decisions.
Each article is reviewed by at least one editor before publication. For sensitive topics, a senior editor double-checks sources and factual accuracy.
✏️ Corrections and Updates Policy
Despite our best efforts, mistakes can occur. If a factual error is identified in any of our content, we take the following steps:
- Immediate Correction: We fix the error promptly and clearly update the article.
- Correction Note: A note is added at the end of the article indicating what was corrected and when.
- Transparency: We do not delete or hide errors; we acknowledge them openly and take responsibility.
Corrections are reviewed and approved by the editorial lead to prevent future occurrences.
📩 How You Can Help
We welcome feedback from our readers. If you believe a story on Now9.net contains incorrect or misleading information, please contact us directly.
To report an error, please email us at:
📧 [email protected]
Include the following:
- Link to the article
- Details of the error
- Supporting evidence or source (if available)
We will review your report carefully and make corrections if necessary.
📌 Final Note
At Now9.net, we believe that trust is earned through honesty and transparency. Our fact-checking process is a core part of our editorial values, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement. Thank you for trusting us as your news source.