Our Commitment to Getting It Right

For Reel News holds accuracy as its highest editorial value. When we get something wrong, we believe our obligation to our readers requires us to acknowledge and correct the error promptly, clearly, and transparently. We do not bury corrections, minimize them, or treat them as embarrassments. An honest correction is a demonstration of the very accountability that distinguishes credible journalism.

Types of Corrections

We classify corrections according to their significance so that readers can quickly assess the nature and scope of any change.

Corrections

A correction addresses a factual error — an incorrect name, date, statistic, title, location, or other verifiable fact. Corrections are appended to the bottom of the affected article and include the date the correction was made, a description of the original error, and the accurate information. When the error is significant enough that it may have affected a reader’s understanding of the story, a correction notice is also placed at the top of the article.

Clarifications

A clarification is issued when published language, while not factually incorrect, was ambiguous, misleading, or lacked sufficient context in a way that could have led readers to an inaccurate understanding. Clarifications are noted in the same manner as corrections.

Editor’s Notes

An editor’s note is used for matters that go beyond a simple correction or clarification — for example, when a story requires a significant revision, when questions have been raised about sourcing or methodology, or when an unusual circumstance related to the story’s production warrants disclosure. Editor’s notes are placed prominently at the top of the article.

Retractions

In rare cases where an article’s central premise is found to be fundamentally flawed or unsupported, the article may be retracted. Retracted articles remain accessible in our archive with a prominent retraction notice explaining why the article was withdrawn. We believe removing content entirely — except in extraordinary circumstances involving privacy or safety — would undermine transparency.

How Corrections Are Handled

  1. Identification: Errors may be identified by editors, reporters, readers, sources, or subjects of coverage. We welcome error reports from all parties.
  2. Verification: Reported errors are investigated by the responsible editor. We do not issue corrections based on unverified claims. When a reported error is contested or ambiguous, we consult with the original reporter, review source materials, and seek additional verification as needed.
  3. Publication: Once an error is confirmed, the correction is published as quickly as possible — typically within hours of confirmation, and no later than 24 hours. The original article is updated, and the correction notice is appended.
  4. Notification: When a correction involves a significant error, we make reasonable efforts to notify readers who may have encountered the original version, including through social media channels where the original article was shared.
  5. Record-keeping: All corrections are logged internally. We track correction patterns to identify systemic issues in our editorial processes and to improve our accuracy over time.

What We Do Not Change

We do not alter published articles to remove embarrassing but accurate information about subjects of coverage. We do not revise the historical record to accommodate sources who regret their statements. We do not modify archived content to reflect subsequent developments unless a correction, clarification, or update notice is appended. Our published archive represents a record of our reporting as it was understood at the time of publication.

Reporting an Error

If you believe you have identified an error in any For Reel News or sub-brand publication, we want to hear from you. Please contact us with as much specific information as possible, including the article URL, the nature of the error, and any supporting documentation.

All correction requests receive a response. We take every report seriously, and we appreciate the readers and sources who help us maintain the accuracy of our work.

This policy is reviewed annually. Last updated March 2026.