Corrections Policy

SUNDRG Daily Corrections Policy

Accuracy. Transparency. Accountability. SUNDRG Daily is committed to providing accurate, fair, and reliable journalism. We recognize that errors can occur in the reporting and publication process. When we identify a factual error, we correct it promptly, clearly, and transparently. Our corrections policy ensures readers can understand what changed and why, while preserving an accurate record of our journalism.

1. Our Commitment to Accuracy

Accuracy is a fundamental editorial principle at SUNDRG Daily. Before publication, journalists and editors are expected to verify names, dates, locations, figures, quotations, statistics, official records, and other significant factual information using reliable sources. When an error is discovered after publication, the story will be reviewed and corrected when necessary. We do not intentionally leave known factual errors uncorrected simply because an article has already been published.

2. What We Correct

SUNDRG Daily will correct substantive factual errors, including:

• Incorrect names, titles, or affiliations
• Incorrect dates, locations, or event details
• Incorrect statistics, figures, prices, or financial information
• Incorrect descriptions of laws, policies, court decisions, or government actions
• Misidentified people, organizations, or locations
• Inaccurate or incorrectly attributed quotations
• Factual errors in headlines, captions, graphics, or summaries
• Material errors introduced during editing or updating
• Significant errors in video, audio, or other published content

Corrections may also be made when new information demonstrates that previously published factual information was materially inaccurate.

3. Corrections vs. Clarifications

Not every editorial change is a correction. A correction addresses information that was factually wrong. A clarification is used when information was technically accurate but could reasonably be misunderstood because the wording lacked sufficient context or precision. For example:

Correction: An article stated that an event occurred on Tuesday. Official records show that it occurred on Wednesday.

Clarification: An article correctly reported that a company announced a new policy but did not make clear that the policy applies only to certain customers.

SUNDRG Daily may use either designation depending on the nature of the change.

4. How Corrections Are Made

When a significant factual error is identified, editors will:

1. Verify the error.
2. Determine the correct information using reliable evidence.
3. Update the affected article.
4. Add a correction note when the error is material.
5. Clearly explain what was corrected.
6. Update related headlines, captions, graphics, metadata, or social posts when necessary.
7. Review whether the same error appears in other SUNDRG Daily content.

Corrections should be made promptly once the error has been confirmed.

5. Correction Notices

For material errors, SUNDRG Daily will publish a visible correction notice within or alongside the affected article. A correction notice should generally identify:

• What was incorrect
• What the correct information is
• When the correction was made, when appropriate

For example:

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the vote took place on September 10. The vote took place on September 11. The article has been corrected.

Correction notices should be factual and concise. They should not be written in a way that minimizes or obscures a significant error. This approach follows the broader journalistic principle that corrections should be clear and transparent rather than hidden within later updates.

6. Major Errors

Some errors require more than a simple correction. If an error materially changes the meaning of a story, misidentifies a person, incorrectly attributes serious conduct, substantially misstates financial or legal information, or otherwise creates a significant risk of public misunderstanding or harm, an editor should conduct a broader review. Depending on the circumstances, SUNDRG Daily may:

• Publish a prominent correction
• Rewrite affected sections
• Update the headline
• Correct accompanying images or captions
• Correct social media posts
• Issue a follow-up article
• Remove information that cannot be supported by reliable evidence
• Clearly explain the nature of the correction

If a published story cannot be responsibly corrected without fundamentally changing its meaning, editors may consider withdrawing the story and explaining the reason for the withdrawal.

7. Headlines, Images and Captions

Corrections apply not only to article text. SUNDRG Daily will correct material inaccuracies appearing in:

• Headlines
• Subheadings
• Featured images
• Photo captions
• Infographics
• Charts
• Video titles
• Video descriptions
• Social media posts
• Search snippets or other editorial summaries under the newsroom’s control

A corrected article should not retain an inaccurate headline or image that contradicts the corrected information.

8. Quotes and Attribution

Quotes require particular care because an incorrect quotation or attribution can materially misrepresent a person’s position. If a quotation is found to be inaccurate, incorrectly transcribed, materially altered, or attributed to the wrong person, SUNDRG Daily will investigate and correct the record when appropriate. The newsroom will not fabricate, reconstruct, or invent quotations. Paraphrases must accurately represent the source’s meaning and should not be presented as direct quotations.

9. Sources and Supporting Evidence

Corrections should be based on reliable evidence. Depending on the story, appropriate sources may include:

• Government records
• Court documents
• Parliamentary records
• Official company filings
• Regulatory documents
• Academic research
• Original research
• Direct interviews
• Official statements
• Reputable news organizations
• Other authoritative primary sources

A correction request does not automatically mean that an article contains an error. Editors will independently review the evidence before making a substantive correction.

10. Reader Correction Requests

Readers are encouraged to notify SUNDRG Daily when they believe an article contains a factual error. Correction requests should identify:

• The article or headline
• The specific statement in question
• Why the statement may be inaccurate
• Supporting evidence or documentation, where available

Readers can contact the SUNDRG Daily editorial team through the publication’s designated Contact or Editorial Corrections channel. The editorial team will review credible correction requests and determine whether an amendment is warranted.

11. Corrections Are Not Content Disputes

SUNDRG Daily distinguishes factual corrections from disagreements over interpretation, editorial judgment, political views, or opinions. A reader or source may disagree with an article without the article containing a factual error. The newsroom will not change accurate reporting simply because an individual, organization, politician, company, advertiser, or other interested party objects to the coverage. Where appropriate, legitimate disagreements may be addressed through additional reporting, clarification, attribution, or a right-of-reply process.

12. Corrections and Breaking News

Breaking-news stories can develop rapidly. When new verified information materially changes an earlier report, SUNDRG Daily may update the article rather than treat every subsequent development as a correction. However, if the original article contained a factual error, the newsroom will identify the error separately when appropriate. Updates should not be used to conceal a material mistake.

13. Corrections to Social Media and Distributed Content

If a significant error from a SUNDRG Daily article has been reproduced in the publication’s social media posts, newsletters, videos, push notifications, or other controlled channels, editors should correct those versions where practical. For significant social-media errors, SUNDRG Daily may publish a correction or update rather than silently deleting the original post.

14. AI-Assisted Content

SUNDRG Daily may use artificial intelligence as an editorial assistance tool, but AI-generated material must be reviewed by a human editor before publication. AI-generated text, summaries, translations, images, captions, or other material does not receive a lower correction standard. If an AI-assisted publication contains a factual error, the newsroom will correct it under the same standards applied to human-produced journalism. AI must not be used to fabricate:

• Facts
• Sources
• Quotes
• Documents
• Events
• Photographs presented as authentic news images
• Statements attributed to real people

Our core principle is:

AI may assist journalism, but it must never manufacture the facts.

15. Legal and Sensitive Corrections

Errors involving allegations of criminal conduct, medical information, financial misconduct, sexual misconduct, minors, private individuals, or other sensitive matters require particular care. Editors should promptly assess whether the error could cause significant reputational, financial, personal, or other harm. Where necessary, SUNDRG Daily will seek legal or editorial review before publishing the correction.

16. Correction Archive

SUNDRG Daily should maintain a publicly accessible Corrections & Clarifications page. The archive should include, where appropriate:

• Date of correction
• Article headline
• Nature of the error
• Correct information
• Date the article was amended

Maintaining a correction record helps readers understand how the newsroom responds when mistakes occur and supports transparency and accountability. Major news organizations publicly maintain corrections and clarification records as part of their editorial accountability practices.

17. No Silent Alteration of Material Errors

SUNDRG Daily may fix minor spelling, punctuation, formatting, broken links, or other non-substantive errors without publishing a correction notice. Material factual errors should not be silently changed when doing so would prevent readers from understanding that an important mistake occurred. The more consequential the error, the greater the need for a visible correction.

18. Editorial Independence

Corrections are based on evidence, not pressure. SUNDRG Daily will not issue or refuse a correction because of pressure from:

• Government officials
• Political parties
• Campaigns
• Businesses
• Advertisers
• Public relations organizations
• Advocacy groups
• Readers
• Contributors
• Other outside interests

The editorial team will determine whether a correction is justified based on the available evidence.

19. Responsibility for Corrections

Everyone involved in SUNDRG Daily’s editorial process shares responsibility for accuracy. Reporters, writers, editors, producers, designers, social-media editors, and other contributors should promptly report known or suspected factual errors to an editor. Identifying an error is not treated as a failure of professional integrity. Concealing a known material error is inconsistent with SUNDRG Daily’s editorial standards.

20. Our Commitment to Readers

SUNDRG Daily recognizes that trust depends not on claiming that journalism will never contain mistakes, but on demonstrating responsibility when mistakes occur. When we are wrong, we will correct the record. When information is unclear, we will seek clarification. When new verified evidence materially changes a story, we will update our reporting. And when a correction is necessary, we will make it clearly and transparently. SUNDRG Daily’s standard is simple: report accurately, verify carefully, correct promptly, and be transparent with readers.