Corrections Policy

Our Commitment

Publixly is committed to accuracy. Despite rigorous fact-checking, errors can occur. This policy outlines how we identify, correct, and communicate errors to our readers.

Types of Corrections

Category 1: Factual Errors

Definition: Statements that contradict verified sources

• Wrong statistics or numbers
• Incorrect dates or timelines
• Misattributed quotes or claims
• Wrong company names, locations, or titles

Correction: Corrected immediately with explanation

Category 2: Source Updates

Definition: Original source data was revised or corrected

Correction: Article updated to reflect revised data, with note

Category 3: Context Corrections

Definition: Correct factual claim presented misleadingly or out of context

Correction: Article revised for clarity, with explanation

Category 4: Clarifications

Definition: Not errors, but additional information needed for accuracy

Correction: Article updated with clarification note

Correction Process

Stage 1: Identification

Errors identified through:

• Editorial review — Team self-identifies during monitoring
• Reader feedback — Readers report potential errors
• Source updates — Original sources release new data
• Fact-check updates — Fact-checking organizations publish findings

Stage 2: Verification

1. Verify error against authoritative sources
2. Cross-verify against 2+ independent sources
3. Review full context
4. Determine if error, update, or clarification

Stage 3: Correction

1. Update article — Fix or update the incorrect information
2. Add correction note — Include visible correction notice
3. Update timestamp — Note when correction was made
4. Notify readers — Alert via email/RSS if significant

Stage 4: Documentation

1. Log correction — Record in corrections log
2. Explain change — Document reason for correction
3. Archive original — Keep record of what was changed
4. Review — Learn from error to prevent future mistakes

Correction Notice Format

Minor Corrections

Correction: [Date] — Original text stated "[X]". This has been corrected to "[Y]" based on [source].

Major Corrections

What We Don't Correct

Editorial Choices (Not Errors)

We do NOT change:

• Opinion or analysis — Different interpretations aren't errors
• Article framing — Choice of focus or emphasis isn't an error
• Writing style — Grammar or word choices aren't factual errors
• Past predictions — Old forecasts that proved wrong aren't corrections

Transparency About Corrections

Correction Visibility

• End of article — Primary correction notice at end
• In-text if major — For significant errors, inline note
• Never deleted — We do not remove incorrect articles
• Never hidden — Corrections are visible, not hidden
• Always dated — All corrections timestamped

Reader Error Reports

How to Report

Email: contact@publixly.com

Include:

• Article URL
• Specific claim/quote with quote marks
• What's incorrect and why
• Authoritative source supporting correction
• Your name (optional)

Response Timeline

• Initial response: Within 2 business days
• Fact-checking: Investigation within 5 business days
• Decision: Correction determination within 10 business days
• Correction: If approved, corrected within 24 hours

Significant Errors & Retractions

When We Retract

We may retract an article if:

• Foundational claim is false — Core thesis contradicted by sources
• Multiple material errors — Too many errors to reliably correct
• Serious policy violation — Article violates editorial policy

Questions?

Questions about corrections or accuracy? Contact: contact@publixly.com

Current Version: 1.0
Last Updated: July 7, 2026