At Sportan.co.uk, we take pride in delivering accurate, fair, and insightful sports journalism. This Editorial Policy outlines our core principles, editorial process, and commitment to transparency in all content we publish. As part of Sportan Media Ltd, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in online sports reporting.
1. Editorial Independence
Our editorial team operates independently from advertisers, sponsors, and other business interests. All decisions regarding the selection, publication, and promotion of content are made solely by our editorial staff based on newsworthiness, relevance, and journalistic value.
We do not allow commercial relationships or financial incentives to influence our editorial judgment. Any sponsored content or affiliate partnership will be clearly disclosed to maintain reader trust.
2. Accuracy and Verification
We strive for accuracy in every article we publish. Before any story is published, it goes through a thorough review process to verify:
- Facts and statistics
- Spelling of names and teams
- Quotes and sources
- Multimedia content (e.g., images, videos)
If an error is found post-publication, we promptly correct it and clearly communicate any updates made to the original content.
3. Sources and Attribution
We use credible and reliable sources for our stories, including direct interviews, press releases, league announcements, and verifiable third-party outlets. Whenever possible, we link to original sources to enhance transparency and reader trust.
We also clearly attribute any externally sourced content and respect copyright laws. We do not tolerate plagiarism in any form.
4. Editorial Team and Bylines
Every article published on Sportan.co.uk includes a byline with the writer’s name, role, and sometimes a short bio. Our contributors include experienced journalists, former athletes, sports analysts, and digital media professionals who are passionate about sports journalism.
Writers and editors are held accountable for the content they produce and are expected to follow the highest ethical standards in reporting and storytelling.
5. Opinion and Analysis
In addition to news reporting, we also publish opinion pieces, editorials, and in-depth analyses. These articles reflect the personal views of the authors and are clearly labeled as opinion content. While subjective in nature, they are still held to high standards of accuracy, fairness, and relevance.
We welcome a diversity of viewpoints and encourage respectful debate among our readers and contributors.
6. Corrections and Updates
We are committed to correcting factual errors as soon as they are brought to our attention. Minor updates (such as grammatical corrections) may be made without formal notice, but significant corrections will be labeled with a “Correction Notice” at the end of the article.
Readers are encouraged to report errors or request clarifications by contacting us at editor@sportan.co.uk.
7. Editorial Process
Our editorial process includes the following stages:
- Pitch or Assignment: Ideas are pitched by writers or assigned by editors based on relevance, timeliness, and reader interest.
- Research and Writing: Writers conduct thorough research, interviews (if applicable), and compose the article.
- Editing and Fact-Checking: All content is reviewed by at least one editor for structure, tone, grammar, and accuracy.
- Final Approval: Senior editors approve the content before it is scheduled for publication.
- Publishing and Monitoring: After publication, content is monitored for reader engagement, feedback, and necessary updates.
8. Transparency and Disclosure
When an article is sponsored, features affiliate links, or is influenced by a business relationship, it will be clearly labeled as such. This includes terms like “Sponsored Post,” “Affiliate Content,” or “Advertorial.”
We are transparent about all commercial partnerships and ensure they do not influence the objectivity of our editorial content.
9. User Comments and Community Standards
We welcome user engagement through comments, social media replies, and email correspondence. However, we expect all users to follow basic standards of respect and civility. Comments containing hate speech, spam, personal attacks, or off-topic content may be deleted or flagged by our moderation team.
We reserve the right to block repeat offenders from commenting or participating in community discussions.
10. Editorial Changes and Archive Access
We may update content to reflect breaking news or new developments. When substantial edits are made, we note the update in the article footer. All archived articles are stored in our system for transparency and reference purposes.
11. Feedback and Complaints
If you have any concerns, corrections, or complaints about our content or editorial standards, we welcome your input. Please reach out to our editorial team via email, and we will aim to respond within 3–5 business days.
Email: editor@sportan.co.uk
12. Contact Information
For editorial questions, content submissions, or partnership inquiries, please contact us at:
Sportan Media Ltd
152 Camden High Street,
London NW1 0NE,
United Kingdom
<strongEmail: editor@sportan.co.uk
Phone: +44 20 3769 1890
