Corrections & Updates Policy

At QwikNewz, we are committed to accuracy, transparency, and accountability. While we strive to provide reliable information, errors may occasionally occur. This policy explains how we handle corrections, updates, and clarifications to maintain trust with our readers.

1. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • News articles, opinion pieces, stories, and creative content published on QwikNewz

  • User-contributed content, guest posts, and submissions

  • Multimedia content including images, videos, infographics, and audio

2. Our Commitment

  • We aim to report accurate and verified information

  • When an error is identified, we will correct it promptly and transparently

  • Corrections are made in a way that preserves the integrity of the original content

3. Types of Corrections & Updates
a) Factual Corrections

  • Applied when incorrect or misleading information is published

  • Include corrections to:

    • Names, dates, statistics, quotes, or events

    • Misrepresented statements or misattributed sources

b) Clarifications

  • Applied when content may cause confusion or misinterpretation

  • Clarifications provide additional context or explanation

c) Minor Edits

  • Includes grammatical fixes, formatting adjustments, or style corrections

  • Do not materially change the meaning or facts

d) Retractions

  • Applied only in rare cases where content is seriously inaccurate, unlawful, or potentially harmful

  • Retractions are accompanied by a public notice explaining the reason

4. Correction Procedures

  1. Error Identification

  2. Verification

    • Editors verify the reported error against reliable sources or evidence

    • Legal and editorial teams are consulted if needed

  3. Correction Implementation

    • Corrected content is updated online as soon as possible

    • A correction note is added to the article indicating:

      • What was corrected

      • Date of correction

      • Explanation if needed

  4. Transparency

    • Previous versions may be archived internally for accountability

    • Readers are notified of significant corrections or retractions when appropriate

5. User-Generated Content

  • Corrections to guest or user-submitted content follow the same verification and update procedures

  • QwikNewz reserves the right to edit or remove submissions that are inaccurate, unlawful, or misleading

6. Timing of Corrections

  • Minor errors: corrected within 24–48 hours of discovery

  • Major errors: corrected as soon as possible, with priority given to factual and legal implications

7. Legal & Ethical Compliance

  • All corrections comply with international media and privacy laws, including:

    • GDPR / ePrivacy (EU)

    • CCPA / CPRA (California, USA)

    • UK, Indian, Australian, and Canadian data protection regulations

  • Corrections avoid defamation, libel, or infringement risks

8. Accountability

  • QwikNewz maintains internal records of corrections, updates, and retractions

  • Editors are trained to prioritize accuracy, transparency, and fairness

  • Contributors are expected to cooperate in correcting errors in their submissions

9. Contact for Corrections

For reporting errors, requesting clarifications, or following up on updates:

📧 Email: corrections@qwiknewz.com
🌐 Website: https://www.qwiknewz.com/contact