Editorial Policy & Standards
At Ninth Post, our mission is to deliver Independent Journalism with Technical Depth. To maintain our standing as a trusted global news medium, we adhere to the following rigorous editorial standards. These guidelines ensure that every piece of content published under our brand is accurate, ethical, and valuable to our global audience.
1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
Accuracy is the foundation of our credibility.
- Verification: Our editorial team, led by Satya Prasad, verifies all facts, data points, and technical specifications against primary sources before publication.
- Sources: We prioritize original documentation, official company press releases, and direct interviews over secondary reporting.
- Technical Integrity: Given our focus on “Technical Depth,” we ensure that complex topics (like AI architecture or SaaS infrastructure) are explained with precision.
2. Editorial Independence
Ninth Post maintains strict independence from outside influences.
- No Pay-for-Play: We do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews or favorable news coverage.
- Advertising Separation: There is a clear “firewall” between our editorial team and our advertising partners. Sponsors and advertisers never influence the tone, angle, or outcome of our reporting.
3. Transparency and Attribution
We believe our readers deserve to know where our information comes from.
- Citations: We clearly attribute all data, quotes, and third-party insights using outbound hyperlinks to the original source.
- Originality: We have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. Every article on Ninth Post is an original composition.
4. Corrections Policy
We strive for perfection, but when we make a mistake, we own it.
- Promptness: Errors of fact are corrected as soon as they are identified.
- Transparency: For significant factual errors, we include a “Correction Note” at the bottom of the article explaining what was changed and why.
- Report an Error: Readers can report inaccuracies directly to prasad@ninthpost.com.
5. Use of Artificial Intelligence
As a tech-forward medium, we may use AI tools to assist in data organization or research. However:
- Human Oversight: Every article is written, edited, and fact-checked by a human editor.
- No AI “Slop”: We do not publish raw, unedited AI-generated content. Our “People-First” approach ensures that every article provides unique human insight and analysis.
6. Ethics and Integrity
We follow the core principles of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ):
- Seek Truth and Report It.
- Minimize Harm.
- Act Independently.
- Be Accountable and Transparent.
