Why this policy matters
Readers, contributors, advertisers, and sources should be able to understand how AFV News handles core operational and editorial decisions.
Fact-Checking Policy
Fact-Checking Policy
AFV News approaches verification by asking whether the key claim is attributable, supported, timely, and clear enough for readers to trust.
Verification Before Publication
When a story makes factual claims about a company, product, market event, policy decision, research finding, or operational outcome, we look for supporting material that can reasonably substantiate the point being made.
Depending on the format, that may include primary-source documents, company statements, public filings, interviews, reputable source material, or direct clarification from the organisation involved.
Source Quality and Context
Not all sources carry the same weight. AFV News gives more value to primary documentation, attributable statements, and information that can be checked against other reliable material when needed.
A quote or claim can be technically true and still misleading if the context is too thin. That is why verification also includes checking whether a statement is framed fairly.
Handling Uncertainty
When a point cannot be independently confirmed, the wording should reflect that uncertainty instead of presenting the claim as settled fact. Clear attribution matters here.
If a story depends on speculative language, unverified numbers, or vague promotional statements, it may need more support before publication or a different content format.
After Publication
Verification does not end at publication. If new information emerges or a source materially changes the meaning of a claim, we review the page and update or correct it where needed.
That ongoing responsibility supports both reader trust and a healthier newsroom process.
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Direct support
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