At DigitalPor, we believe journalism carries great responsibility. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency in everything we publish. This Code of Ethics outlines the core principles we follow to earn and keep the trust of our audience.
📌 1. Accuracy and Honesty
- We strive to ensure every article we publish is factually correct, verified, and evidence-based.
- We do not publish rumors, unverified information, or speculative content.
- If errors are found, we issue corrections transparently (see our Corrections Policy).
📌 2. Fairness and Balance
- We aim to provide balanced coverage by representing all relevant sides of a story.
- We avoid biased language or presenting personal opinions as facts.
- Our editorial content is created independently, without influence from advertisers, sponsors, or political groups.
📌 3. Editorial Independence
- Our journalism is free from external influence.
- Sponsored or promotional content is always clearly labeled as “Sponsored” or “Advertisement”.
- We maintain a clear separation between editorial and advertising content.
📌 4. Transparency
- Sources of information are clearly cited wherever possible.
- Anonymous sources are used only when essential and when the information is verified independently.
- We are transparent about our corrections, authors, and editorial practices.
📌 5. Accountability
- We take responsibility for all the content published on our platform.
- Readers can report concerns or errors directly to us, and we review and address every complaint.
- We respond to valid feedback respectfully and swiftly.
📌 6. Respect for Privacy
- We respect the privacy and dignity of individuals, especially in sensitive stories.
- We do not publish private information unless it is in the public interest and obtained legally and ethically.
📌 7. Avoidance of Harm
- We avoid content that promotes hate, violence, discrimination, or misinformation.
- In reporting on crime, tragedy, or sensitive topics, we practice compassionate and respectful journalism.
📌 8. Independence from Conflicts of Interest
- Our writers and editors disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- We avoid reporting on topics where we have personal or financial interest.
📌 9. Protection of Sources
- We protect the confidentiality of our sources when requested or legally necessary.
- We will never reveal a source’s identity without their consent.
📌 10. Ethical Use of AI and Automation
- We may use AI tools for content suggestions or assistance, but final decisions and publishing are done by humans.
- We do not allow AI to create or manipulate news content without clear editorial oversight.