Docked News is built on a simple belief: readers deserve honest, well-sourced reporting delivered without spin. These editorial standards guide every article we publish.

Accuracy

Every claim in our articles must be traceable to a credible source. We do not fabricate quotes, statistics, or facts. If information cannot be verified, we either omit it or clearly label it as unconfirmed. When we make mistakes, we correct them promptly and transparently.

Fairness and Neutrality

Our reporting aims to be fair, balanced, and free of editorial bias. We present multiple perspectives when covering controversial topics. Our journalists do not insert personal opinions into news coverage. Analysis and commentary, when published, are clearly labeled.

Source Attribution

Every article on Docked News credits its original reporting source. We believe in supporting the journalism ecosystem. When our reporting draws from another outlet's work, we link directly to the source and credit them clearly.

Independence

Our editorial decisions are made independently of our advertising and business operations. Advertisers have no influence over our news coverage. We do not publish sponsored content disguised as news.

Corrections Policy

When we get something wrong, we fix it. Our corrections policy:

  • Corrections are made as soon as an error is identified
  • Corrected articles include a note indicating what was changed and when
  • We do not silently edit published articles to change their substance
  • Readers can report errors to [email protected]

Conflicts of Interest

Our team members disclose any relevant financial or personal interests that could be perceived as a conflict of interest. No one at Docked News covers topics in which they have a direct financial stake.

Protecting Sources

We respect the confidentiality of our sources. If you share a news tip with us, we will not reveal your identity without your explicit permission.

Reader Trust

Trust is earned, not assumed. We hold ourselves accountable to our readers and welcome scrutiny of our work. If you have concerns about our coverage, please reach out through our Contact page.