Fact-Checking Policy

At Growtimes18, we are committed to publishing accurate, reliable, and trustworthy information across all our platforms. Accuracy is central to our editorial mission, and we take multiple steps to verify facts before publication.

Our Commitment to Accuracy

We investigate all claims with skepticism, question assumptions, and challenge conventional wisdom wherever necessary.
We are committed to achieving due accuracy in all our content. “Due accuracy” means that the level of verification is appropriate to the subject, context, and nature of the content.
Any limitations, constraints, or uncertainties affecting accuracy are clearly stated and explained to our audience.

Sourcing and Verification

All content is, where appropriate, well-sourced, based on available evidence, and corroborated through reliable sources.
We strive to be transparent about what we know and what we do not know, and we avoid speculation or unverified claims.
Our journalists never deliberately plagiarize, misrepresent facts, or distort context, including visual and multimedia content.
Independent verification is sought wherever possible, especially for claims, allegations, or statements made by public officials or individuals with vested interests.
Claims or material facts that cannot be fully corroborated are clearly attributed to their sources.

Editorial Responsibility

Growtimes18 stands by the information it publishes and considers it accurate at the time of publication.
If information is later proven incorrect, we correct the content as quickly as possible.
We do not knowingly mislead our audience, distort facts, or present fabricated material as factual information.
Serious factual errors are acknowledged and corrected promptly, clearly, and transparently.

Editorial Review Process

Journalists at Growtimes18 are responsible for reporting, writing, and fact-checking their stories.
All stories undergo editorial review by one or more editors prior to publication.
For complex, sensitive, or high-impact stories, a multi-level fact-checking and editorial review process is followed.
The level of editorial oversight depends on factors such as complexity, sensitivity, and time constraints.

Corrections Policy

While Growtimes18 strives for the highest standards of accuracy, we recognize that errors may occasionally occur. When mistakes are identified, we take responsibility for correcting them and ensuring transparency so that incorrect information does not continue to circulate.

Reporting Errors

Readers are encouraged to report inaccuracies using the “Suggest A Correction” section available at the end of every published web story.
Corrections can also be reported by emailing our editorial team directly.

Email: [email protected]
Subject: Correction Needed

When submitting a correction, readers should include:

The article link
A description of the error
The correct information (with sources, if available)
Contact details for follow-up, if necessary

Submitting a correction guarantees that the issue will be reviewed, though it does not guarantee that a correction will be issued.

How We Handle Corrections

Once an error is identified, our editorial team investigates using available evidence, sources, and internal records.
If an error is confirmed, corrections are made promptly across all platforms where the incorrect information appeared.

Online Articles

The article is updated with the corrected information.
An editor’s note or correction notice may be added, explaining what was corrected and when the update occurred.

Social Media

If incorrect information was shared on Growtimes18-controlled social media accounts, a correction or updated post is issued linking to the corrected content.

Reader Notification

Where appropriate, readers who report verified errors may be informed about the corrective actions taken.

At Growtimes18, our fact-checking and corrections practices reflect our commitment to editorial integrity, accountability, and maintaining the trust of our audience.