At OnPointGist.com, we are committed to accuracy, fairness, transparency, and responsible journalism. We understand that errors can sometimes occur in the course of reporting breaking news and rapidly developing events. When we identify a factual error, we are committed to correcting it promptly and transparently.
Our corrections policy explains how OnPointGist.com handles factual errors, updates, clarifications, and requests for corrections.
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
OnPointGist.com makes reasonable efforts to verify information before publication. Our journalists, editors, and contributors are expected to use reliable sources, verify significant claims, distinguish confirmed facts from allegations, and provide appropriate attribution.
For breaking or developing stories, information may change as new facts become available. Where necessary, we will update published articles to reflect verified developments.
2. What Qualifies as a Correction
A correction may be issued when an article contains a significant factual error, including but not limited to:
- Incorrect names, titles, locations, dates, figures, statistics, or quotations.
- Incorrect descriptions of events or circumstances.
- Misidentification of individuals, organizations, businesses, or institutions.
- Material errors in headlines, captions, graphics, or other published information.
- Information that was presented as fact but is subsequently established to be inaccurate.
Minor typographical, spelling, formatting, or grammatical errors may be corrected without a formal correction notice when they do not materially change the meaning of the article.
3. Updates and Clarifications
Not every change to an article constitutes a correction.
We may update an article when:
- New verified information becomes available.
- An ongoing event develops after the original publication.
- An official statement or response is subsequently received.
- Additional context is necessary to help readers understand the story.
Where an update materially changes or adds to the substance of a story, we may include a visible “Updated” notice indicating when the article was revised.
Where clarification is required to prevent misunderstanding, we may add a clarification note to the relevant article.
4. How We Handle Corrections
When a significant error is confirmed, OnPointGist.com will, where appropriate:
- Correct the inaccurate information in the article.
- Preserve the integrity and context of the original report.
- Add a correction note explaining what was corrected.
- Include the date of the correction where appropriate.
- Correct associated headlines, captions, images, graphics, social media posts, or other digital content where reasonably possible.
We will not knowingly leave a material factual error uncorrected once it has been brought to our attention and verified.
5. Correction Notices
For significant factual errors, a correction notice may appear at the end or beginning of the affected article.
A correction may be presented in a format such as:
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated [incorrect information]. The article has been corrected to reflect [correct information]. We regret the error.
Where appropriate, the wording will be adapted to accurately explain the nature of the correction.
6. Requests for Corrections
Readers, sources, organizations, public officials, businesses, and other affected individuals may request a correction.
Correction requests should identify:
- The article or content in question.
- The specific statement believed to be inaccurate.
- What is incorrect about the statement.
- The accurate information.
- Supporting evidence or documentation, where available.
- Contact information for follow-up.
Requests should be factual and specific. General disagreement with an article, opinion, analysis, or editorial position does not necessarily constitute grounds for a correction.
7. Right of Reply
OnPointGist.com recognizes the importance of allowing individuals and organizations to respond to significant allegations or claims concerning them.
Where appropriate, a person or organization mentioned in a report may submit a response or clarification.
We may publish a verified response, update the original article, or provide an appropriate link or reference to the response, depending on the circumstances.
A response does not automatically mean that the original report was inaccurate.
8. Allegations and Unverified Information
OnPointGist.com distinguishes between confirmed facts, allegations, claims, opinions, and developing information.
Where information has not been independently confirmed, we will make reasonable efforts to clearly attribute it to the relevant source and use appropriate language such as:
- “according to…”
- “officials said…”
- “police reported…”
- “the organization stated…”
- “allegedly…”
- “reports indicate…”
We will update stories when credible new information changes the understanding of an event.
9. Anonymous and Confidential Sources
OnPointGist.com may use anonymous or confidential sources where there is a legitimate editorial reason to protect the source’s identity.
Anonymous-source information will be attributed appropriately and subjected to reasonable editorial scrutiny.
Where possible, significant claims based on anonymous sources will be independently corroborated before publication.
10. Headlines, Images, Captions and Social Media
Corrections are not limited to article text.
If a significant error appears in:
- A headline
- Subheadline
- Photograph
- Photo caption
- Video description
- Infographic
- Social media post
- Newsletter
- Push notification
- Search or promotional copy
OnPointGist.com will make reasonable efforts to correct the error across the affected platforms.
Where a social media post contains a material factual error, we may publish a correction or clarification rather than silently deleting the original post, depending on the circumstances.
11. Removal of Published Articles
A correction does not normally require an article to be removed.
Articles may remain online after correction when the underlying report was published in good faith and has legitimate public-interest or historical value.
However, OnPointGist.com may remove, substantially amend, or restrict access to content where there are serious legal, privacy, safety, copyright, or ethical considerations.
Any decision to remove content will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
12. Defamation, Privacy and Sensitive Information
OnPointGist.com takes allegations involving individuals and organizations seriously.
We will make reasonable efforts to avoid presenting unverified allegations as established facts.
We also recognize the importance of protecting:
- Children and minors
- Victims of crime
- Survivors of abuse
- Private individuals
- Sensitive personal information
- Individuals who may be vulnerable to harm
Where appropriate, identifying information may be withheld or removed.
13. AI-Assisted Content
OnPointGist.com may use technology and artificial intelligence tools to assist with certain aspects of research, transcription, editing, translation, formatting, or content production.
However, AI-generated information is not treated as automatically accurate.
Human editorial oversight remains responsible for verifying factual claims, correcting errors, and ensuring that published content meets the editorial standards of OnPointGist.com.
14. Good-Faith Reporting
OnPointGist.com is committed to responsible journalism and does not intentionally publish false information.
At the same time, breaking news can develop rapidly and initial information can sometimes change.
When an error occurs, our objective is not to conceal it but to identify it, correct it, explain it where appropriate, and learn from it.
15. How to Contact Us About a Correction
If you believe an article contains a factual error, please contact our editorial team.
Editorial Desk:
OnPointGist.com
Email: editor@onpointgist.com
Corrections: corrections@onpointgist.com
When contacting us, please include the article title or URL and clearly explain the information you believe requires correction.
Supporting documents, official statements, records, or other credible evidence are welcome.
We review correction requests based on the available evidence and may contact the person making the request for additional information.
16. Editorial Independence
Correction decisions are made based on accuracy and editorial standards.
Advertising relationships, commercial interests, political considerations, or pressure from individuals or organizations will not determine whether a legitimate correction is made.
Our commitment is to our readers and to the principles of accurate, fair, transparent, and responsible journalism.
Our Commitment
OnPointGist.com believes that credibility is earned through accuracy, transparency, accountability, and the willingness to correct mistakes.
When we get something wrong, we will make reasonable efforts to put it right.
OnPointGist.com Editorial Team
