Fact-Checking Policy

At Flairius News (flairiusnews.com), our core mission is to provide accurate, transparent, and high-trust reporting. In an era dominated by rapid information cycles and digital misinformation, we are committed to verifying the facts before they reach our readers.

This policy outlines the strict methodologies, standards, and ethical codes our editorial team follows to ensure the integrity of our content.

1. Commitment to Nonpartisanship and Fairness

We apply the exact same rigorous standard of verification to every story, claim, or viral trend, regardless of its source, political alignment, or commercial influence.

• We do not advocate for specific policy positions or political parties.
• Our team members are strictly prohibited from letting personal biases influence the selection or outcome of a fact-check.
• We focus entirely on the verifiable truth of a statement, not the perceived motivation of the person making it.

2. Our Verification Methodology

Every piece of news, data point, or viral media passing through Flairius News undergoes a multi-layer verification process:

• Primary Sources First: We prioritize first-hand evidence. This includes official government registries, court filings, direct interviews, and raw academic research. We do not rely on second-hand reporting without verifying the underlying source.
• Data Scrutiny: When numbers, percentages, or economic indicators are quoted, we track down the original datasets (e.g., Ministry filings, corporate financial audits, or institutional research) to ensure the numbers are contextually accurate and not manipulated.
• Visual Verification: To combat deepfakes, cheapfakes, and misattributed media, our team utilizes advanced digital tools—including metadata analysis, reverse image mapping, and geolocation verification—to confirm the time, place, and authenticity of photos and videos.
• Expert Consultation: When assessing complex subjects in specialized fields like technology, finance, law, or science, we cross-verify claims with independent, non-aligned subject-matter experts.

3. Transparency of Sources

We believe our readers should be able to replicate our research and verify our findings independently.

• Every fact-checked piece will include clear, clickable hyperlinks, footnotes, or references to the exact sources used.
• The Only Exception: We protect the identity of a source only if revealing their name poses a direct threat to their physical, legal, or professional safety. In such rare instances, we provide as much uncompromised contextual detail about the source’s credibility as possible.

4. Selection Criteria for Fact-Checking

Because we cannot check every statement made online, we prioritize claims based on three metrics:

1. Virality: Is the information spreading rapidly across platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, X (Twitter), or Instagram?
2. Public Impact: Does the claim affect public health, financial security, democratic processes, or community harmony?
3. Traceability: Does the claim assert a concrete fact that can be disproven or proven with evidence, rather than a subjective opinion?

5. Corrections and Open Feedback Policy

Even with strict safeguards, journalism is a human endeavor, and honest errors can occur. At Flairius News, we believe that transparency in correcting errors is fundamental to maintaining public trust.

• Prompt Corrections: If a factual error is identified in our reporting, we will correct it swiftly and transparently.
• The Correction Note: We do not quietly change text. Any corrected article will feature a prominent “Correction Note” at the top or bottom of the page, detailing what the original error was, what the update is, and the timestamp of when the correction was applied.
• Reader Feedback: We actively encourage our community to call out potential inaccuracies.

How to Report an Error or Submit a Claim for Fact-Checking

If you spot an error on our site, or if you want us to investigate a viral claim you received on social media, please contact our editorial team:

• Email: editor@flairiusnews.com / compliance@flairiusnews.com
• Subject Line: Fact-Check Request / Correction Notice: [Article Title]
• Required Info: Please provide a link to the article/claim, detail the specific statement you believe is incorrect, and attach any supporting evidence or documentation if available.

Legal Compliance Note: This policy operates in accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules. For systemic grievances, please refer to our Grievance Redressal Page.

Last Updated: [06/06/2026]