Editorial Code of Conduct for golfaustralia.com.au
At www.golfaustralia.com.au, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness. Our goal is to provide our readers with reliable and unbiased information. To ensure this, we have established the following Editorial Code of Conduct that our team members, contributors, and users are expected to adhere to:
Accuracy and Fairness:
Our published news, reviews, criticism, analyses and product information reflect our thoroughly examined perspectives. Recognising the importance of our reputation, we take all reasonable measures to guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and timeliness of our content upon publication.
Our content is based on verified facts and reliable sources, and corrections will be promptly issued if errors are identified. Our commitment is to deliver reliable information, and no content published without internal review. Subject to legal guidance, prompt correction or appropriate remedial action will be undertaken if published material is found to be substantially inaccurate.
Information sourced from social media and other technologies should be verified for accuracy.
Independence and Integrity:
Writers and editors should disclose any personal or financial interests which may affect their work or be perceived as a conflict of interest.
Transparency:
We are transparent about our sources, methodologies and any potential biases which may exist in our reporting.
Sponsored content or advertorials will be clearly labeled to distinguish them from regular editorial content.
Respect and Diversity:
We foster a respectful and inclusive environment, avoiding content which promotes discrimination, hate speech, or any form of harm towards individuals or groups. We celebrate diversity and strive to represent a wide range of perspectives in our content.
Privacy and Sensitivity:
We respect individuals' privacy rights and adhere to ethical standards when handling sensitive information.
Content should be mindful of cultural sensitivities, and we avoid gratuitous use of graphic or offensive language or images.
User Engagement:
We encourage constructive and civil discourse in our comments section, fostering a space for meaningful discussion.
We reserve the right to moderate and remove comments that violate our Code of Conduct or community guidelines.
Corrections and Clarifications:
If errors are identified, corrections or other remedial action will be promptly made.
We value feedback from our readers and consider it an essential part of maintaining our editorial standards.
To report any inaccuracies or provide feedback, please feel free to reach out to us via email at golf@golfaustralia.com.au
Accountability:
We assume responsibility for the content published on our site, committing ourselves to uphold our values and adhere to these principles. In the event of errors, our editorial team will promptly rectify them. We are committed to continually improving our editorial processes and standards, adapting to evolving journalistic practices and industry guidelines.
If any user, partner, or individual holds concerns about our published content or believes their concerns have not been adequately addressed, they are welcome to refer the matter to us for a formal investigation.
By adhering to this Editorial Code of Conduct, we aim to uphold the trust and confidence of our readers, while providing them with valuable, accurate and ethical information. Our commitment to journalistic integrity is fundamental to our mission at golfaustralia.com.au
