At GCShorts, our work is guided by a deep commitment to integrity, fairness, and public trust. We believe that journalism is a public service and must be conducted with the highest ethical standards to ensure credibility, accountability, and respect for our audience.
Commitment to Accuracy
We strive to ensure that all published content is factually correct, clearly sourced, and contextually accurate. Our editorial team double-checks facts before publication and, if errors are identified, they are corrected promptly under our Corrections Policy.
Fairness & Impartiality
We cover stories with balance and neutrality, giving all relevant parties the opportunity to respond. Our reporting avoids favoritism toward political, corporate, or personal interests.
Independence from Influence
Editorial decisions are made solely by our newsroom team, without influence from advertisers, sponsors, or outside organizations. We reject any form of payment or incentive in exchange for biased coverage.
Transparency with Readers
We are open about our sources, funding, and editorial processes. When a source requests anonymity for safety or legal reasons, we protect their identity while ensuring the credibility of the information provided.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Our journalists and contributors disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their reporting. Assignments are reassigned when impartiality may be compromised.
Respect for Privacy
We respect the privacy of individuals, particularly victims of crime, minors, and vulnerable communities, unless there is a compelling public interest to publish sensitive information.
Ethical Use of Visual Media
Images, videos, and graphics are used responsibly, with appropriate permissions and accurate captions. We do not digitally alter visual content in a way that misleads the audience.
No Plagiarism
We uphold originality in all our content. Any use of external material is credited to its rightful source with proper attribution.
Public Accountability
We encourage readers to provide feedback and hold us accountable. Concerns regarding our coverage can be sent to 📧 gcshorts.com@gmail.com, and our editorial team will address them promptly.
This Ethics Policy is not just a guideline but a commitment — ensuring that GCShorts remains a trusted, independent, and ethical news platform.