This Editorial Policy outlines the standards Chattr follows to ensure our content is accurate, fair, and clearly distinguished from advertising or sponsored material.
1. Editorial Principles
We are guided by the following principles:
- Integrity: We publish information we believe to be accurate, and we present it honestly and clearly.
- Fairness: We aim to represent relevant perspectives appropriately and avoid misleading framing.
- Respect: We avoid hate speech, harassment, discriminatory stereotypes, and demeaning content.
- Accountability: We correct material errors promptly and transparently.
- Independence: Editorial decisions are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or political interests.
2. Content Standards
Accuracy
- We seek to verify factual claims using reliable sources.
- Where uncertainty exists (e.g. developing stories), we aim to reflect that clearly.
- Material errors are corrected in line with Section 6.
Opinion and Commentary
- Opinion content is labelled or presented clearly as opinion.
- Any relevant personal or professional relationships that could reasonably be seen as influencing coverage should be disclosed.
Originality and Attribution
- Content must be original or properly attributed.
- Plagiarism is not permitted.
- We respect copyright and intellectual property rights.
Sensitive Content
- We handle sensitive topics with appropriate care and context.
- We avoid exploitative, demeaning, or unnecessarily graphic presentation.
Accessibility
- We aim to write in clear language and minimise unnecessary jargon.
- Where feasible, we support accessibility practices such as captions for video and alt text for images.
3. Advertising and Sponsored Content
- Sponsored or paid content is clearly labelled.
- Advertising and sponsorship do not determine editorial coverage or conclusions.
- We may decline advertising or partnerships that involve misleading claims or conflict with our standards.
4. Submissions and Pitches
If you wish to pitch or submit content:
- Provide a short outline and disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
- Submissions may be edited for clarity, accuracy, tone, style, length, and legal risk.
- Publication decisions are at our discretion.
5. Community Guidelines
We welcome reader engagement. We may moderate comments or contributions to remove:
- Harassment, hate speech, discrimination, threats, or abusive conduct
- Spam, impersonation, or unlawful content
We may remove comments or restrict access for repeated or serious breaches.
6. Corrections
We aim to correct material errors promptly. Corrections may include:
- Updating the article text
- Adding a correction note where appropriate
To report an error, contact editor@chattr.com.au.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Editorial Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.
8. Contact
For questions about this policy, contactinfo@chattr.com.au.