Effective Date: [2025-04-09]
Ethics Standards And Correction Policies – At Hidden Beats, we are committed to delivering high-quality, trustworthy content in music journalism, entertainment, sports, and culture. This policy outlines our standards for editorial integrity, contributor conduct, and correction protocols.
1. Editorial Standards
- All content is created by human writers. AI tools may assist with internal structure or formatting, but final content is always human-authored.
- All contributors must uphold professional standards including:
- No plagiarism
- No unauthorized or deceptive use of AI tools
- Fact-checking of key claims
- Avoiding conflicts of interest
- Any promotional material or partnerships must be clearly disclosed to readers.
2. Editorial Independence
We maintain full editorial independence. Content is not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or affiliate relationships. Decisions on whom or what to cover are made by our editorial team based solely on relevance, merit, and audience interest.
3. Corrections & Updates
We aim to be transparent and accurate. If an error is found:
- Minor edits (e.g. grammar, spelling) may be corrected without notice.
- Factual corrections will include a note at the bottom of the article with the date and nature of the correction.
- If you believe something we’ve published is inaccurate or misleading, contact us at: info@hidden-beats.com
4. Source Attribution & Reuse
We credit all original sources and expect the same when our content is reused. Non-commercial reuse is allowed with proper attribution and linking to the original source. Commercial reuse requires written permission.
5. Contributor Policy
All contributors must submit original work. Submissions undergo editorial vetting and may be edited for clarity, tone, and accuracy.
6. User Feedback
We welcome feedback and correction requests from readers. You may reach us at info@hidden-beats.com with suggestions, error reports, or ethical concerns.
Thank you for being part of the Hidden Beats community.