Corrections Policy

Last Updated: 29 September 2026

Our Commitment to Accuracy

At Explain It Clearly, accuracy is not simply an editorial objective. It is a responsibility to our readers.

We publish explainers, analysis, opinion and educational content across subjects where facts, policies, data and circumstances can change. Despite careful research and editorial review, errors can occasionally occur.

When they do, we believe the right response is not to hide them, but to identify, verify and correct them transparently.

Our corrections policy reflects one of the four principles that guide Explain It Clearly:

Accuracy — Facts should be verified responsibly and presented honestly.

What We Consider a Correction

A correction is appropriate when published content contains a verified factual error, such as:

• An incorrect fact, figure or statistic

• An incorrect name, title, date or location

• A factual error in describing an event, report, study or policy

• A materially incorrect quotation or attribution

• A significant error resulting from outdated information

• A misleading factual statement that requires clarification

Not every change to an article constitutes a correction.

Minor changes to grammar, spelling, formatting, readability or style may be made without a correction notice where they do not affect the meaning or factual accuracy of the article.

Corrections, Updates and Clarifications

We distinguish between three types of editorial changes.

Correction

A correction addresses a verified factual error in previously published content.

Update

An update adds significant new information or reflects developments that have occurred after the original publication.

Clarification

A clarification is made when wording could reasonably be misunderstood or when additional context is necessary to accurately explain the original point.

Where appropriate, significant corrections or clarifications may be identified within the article so that readers are not left with the original incorrect or potentially misleading information.

How Corrections Are Reviewed

Every correction request is considered carefully.

When a reader reports a possible error, we may review:

• The original article

• The source or sources used in preparing the article

• Official records or documents

• Academic or institutional research

• Relevant government publications

• Reliable contemporary reporting

• Other credible evidence relevant to the issue

A correction is made when the available evidence establishes that the published information was materially inaccurate or misleading.

We do not make changes simply because a reader disagrees with an interpretation, conclusion or opinion.

Opinion and Analysis

Explain It Clearly publishes both factual explainers and opinion and analysis.

An analytical conclusion or editorial opinion may be challenged, debated or interpreted differently without necessarily constituting a factual error.

Where an article contains a factual error within an opinion or analysis piece, however, that factual error will be reviewed and corrected in accordance with this policy.

Our objective is to distinguish clearly between:

facts that can be verified and interpretations that can reasonably be debated.

Corrections to Data and Statistics

Data can change as institutions revise estimates, release new figures or correct previously published datasets.

Where a statistic or figure was accurate when originally published but later revised by the relevant authority, we may update the article to reflect the newer information.

Where the original figure was incorrectly reported or interpreted, we will treat the matter as a correction.

Where appropriate, the article may include the date or context of the underlying data so that readers can understand when the information applied.

Reader Corrections

We welcome readers who identify possible factual errors.

When reporting a potential correction, please provide:

• The article title or URL

• The specific statement you believe is incorrect

• The reason you believe it is incorrect

• A credible source supporting the proposed correction

• Your name and contact details, if you are comfortable providing them

Supporting evidence helps our editorial team evaluate correction requests efficiently.

Editorial Independence

Correction requests are evaluated independently of political, commercial, ideological or personal interests.

We will not alter factual information merely because it is inconvenient, controversial or unpopular.

Similarly, we will not remove or change a properly supported opinion simply because someone disagrees with it.

Our responsibility is to the accuracy and integrity of the publication.

AI-Assisted Editorial Work

Artificial Intelligence may occasionally be used as a research, drafting or productivity tool during our editorial workflow.

However, AI-generated information is not treated as inherently authoritative.

Published content remains subject to human editorial review, verification and judgement.

If an error originating from AI-assisted research or drafting reaches publication, the same correction standards apply.

Final editorial responsibility always rests with the human editorial team.

Transparency

We believe corrections should improve—not weaken—reader trust.

When a significant factual error materially affects an article, we may identify the correction within the article or provide an appropriate editorial note.

The purpose is not to draw unnecessary attention to minor editorial changes, but to ensure that readers are not misled by information that we have subsequently determined to be incorrect.

No Retaliatory Corrections

Explain It Clearly welcomes good-faith correction requests regardless of whether the information concerns an individual, organisation, institution, government, company or public figure.

The importance of a correction is determined by the evidence and the significance of the error—not by the identity or influence of the person or organisation involved.

Contact Us About a Correction

If you believe an article contains a factual error or requires an important clarification, please contact us:

📧 editor.theinditimes@gmail.com
📧 manish268265@gmail.com

Please use "Correction Request" in the subject line where possible.

We appreciate readers who take the time to help us improve the accuracy and usefulness of our work.

Our Commitment

Explain It Clearly believes that credibility does not come from claiming that we never make mistakes.

It comes from being willing to check our work, acknowledge genuine errors and correct them responsibly.

Our commitment is simple:

We would rather correct an error than defend one.

And ultimately:

Clarity without accuracy is misleading.
Accuracy without context is incomplete.
Responsible journalism requires both.

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