Corrections Policy
Corrections Policy for Evidence Matters in plain language. When we get something wrong, we correct it, explain what changed, and show why the update was made.
Why this Corrections Policy exists
A site that asks people to care about evidence should also be clear about what happens when something needs to be fixed. This Corrections Policy exists so readers know how factual errors, misleading wording, source problems, and new evidence are handled.
The goal is not to pretend mistakes never happen. The goal is to correct them visibly, preserve the record, and make the update easy to understand. That approach lines up with basic correction standards used across journalism and publishing, including guidance from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Reuters fact check approach.
Corrections Policy standard
We correct factual errors, clarify ambiguous wording, and update pages when new primary evidence changes what is reasonably supported. We do not silently edit older pages to hide prior wording. Instead, we preserve the record and add a visible correction note when the change is material.
What qualifies
- Factual error: a date, quote, number, identity, or event detail is wrong.
- Misleading framing: wording implies something the evidence does not support.
- Source mismatch: the linked source does not actually support the claim.
- Material omission: key context changes the meaning of the claim.
What does not qualify
- Disagreement with conclusions clearly labeled as analysis and supported by cited evidence.
- Requests to remove accurate information because it is embarrassing or inconvenient.
- Complaints without a specific citation, timestamp, or verifiable record.
Corrections Policy process
1. Triage
We confirm the exact statement being disputed, identify the page section, and check the cited sources. If the report is missing a link or quote, we ask for it.
2. Verification
We compare the statement to primary evidence first. If needed, we use high quality secondary checks to confirm context and consensus.
3. Correction
If an error is confirmed, we update the page and add a visible correction note that describes what changed.
4. Documentation
We record the date, the change, and the reason. When possible, we keep a brief before and after note.
Corrections Policy update labels
Correction
A factual error was fixed. The correction note explains what was wrong and what replaced it.
Clarification
Wording was tightened to prevent misunderstanding, without changing the underlying facts.
Update
New evidence, rulings, or official records changed what can be responsibly stated.
If a change affects the meaning of a headline claim, it is treated as a correction or a labeled update, not a silent edit.
Corrections Policy change log
This site may include a short log at the bottom of key posts where a correction was made. If a post has been corrected, the note will be visible near the top and dated.
| Date | Type | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| Example | Correction | Fixed a date and updated the source link to the correct document. |
This example table is for format only. Remove it if you do not want change logs displayed.
How to request a correction
Include these details
- Page link
- The exact sentence or claim
- Why it is wrong, in one or two lines
- Your source and link, ideally primary
Where to send it
Use the Contact page. If your request is about process or method, say so in the subject. If you want to see the review method first, read How We Verify.