Out in Manchester Editorial Policy
1. Introduction
Out in Manchester is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and engaging content about Manchester’s nightlife, entertainment, and events. Our editorial policy ensures transparency, accountability, and journalistic integrity in all our published materials.
2. Editorial Independence
We maintain full editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors, and external influences. Our reviews, features, and news articles are written with honesty and are not swayed by commercial interests.
3. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
Our team strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information. We verify facts before publication and correct any errors promptly upon discovery. If readers identify inaccuracies, they can report them to our editorial team at outinmanchester@outlook.com.
4. Fairness and Balance
We aim to represent diverse perspectives when reporting stories. While opinions and reviews are subjective, we ensure they are fair and based on first-hand experiences.
5. Transparency and Disclosure
If an article is sponsored or if a writer has received complimentary access to an event, venue, or product, this will be clearly disclosed within the article.
6. Ethical Journalism
We adhere to ethical journalism practices, respecting individuals’ privacy and avoiding sensationalism. We do not publish misleading or defamatory content.
7. User-Generated Content and Comments
We welcome community engagement and encourage respectful discourse. However, we reserve the right to moderate or remove comments and contributions that are offensive, discriminatory, or misleading.
8. Corrections and Updates
If new information emerges that changes the context of a story, we will update the article accordingly and note any significant corrections.
9. Editorial Review Process
All articles undergo an internal review before publication to ensure they meet our editorial standards. Site lead Kieran Smith will work closely with writers to maintain consistency and quality. Find out more on Out in Manchester’s about us page.
10. Contact Us
For editorial inquiries, suggestions, or concerns, please contact our team at outinmanchester@outlook.com.
This policy is subject to periodic review and updates to maintain the highest journalistic standards.
