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<p>Publish trust/legal page (was missing, footer link 404s)</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:Editorial Policy}}<br /> &#039;&#039;Last updated: 2 September 2026&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> Wikidesk is built around a simple editorial principle: information should be presented clearly, responsibly, and in a way that allows readers to understand where important claims come from.<br /> <br /> This policy describes the standards used to develop, review, update, and correct content published on Wikidesk.<br /> <br /> == 1. Accuracy Comes First ==<br /> <br /> Wikidesk aims to publish information that is factually accurate and reasonably supported by reliable sources.<br /> <br /> Editors and contributors should take care when dealing with names, dates, roles, affiliations, achievements, statistics, quotations, and other factual claims.<br /> <br /> When reliable information is unavailable or conflicting accounts exist, the wording should reflect that uncertainty rather than presenting an unverified claim as established fact.<br /> <br /> == 2. Sources and Verification ==<br /> <br /> Important factual information should, where appropriate, be supported by sources that readers can independently consult.<br /> <br /> Useful sources may include:<br /> <br /> * Official websites<br /> * Government or institutional records<br /> * Reputable publications<br /> * Books and established reference works<br /> * Academic or research publications<br /> * Professional or organizational records<br /> * Other credible sources with a clear editorial or evidentiary basis<br /> <br /> The quality of a source matters more than simply having a large number of citations.<br /> <br /> == 3. Clear and Neutral Presentation ==<br /> <br /> Wikidesk aims to present information in a clear and balanced manner.<br /> <br /> Articles should distinguish between established facts, attributed statements, opinions, claims, and interpretations.<br /> <br /> Content should avoid unnecessary promotional language, exaggerated descriptions, unsupported superlatives, or wording intended primarily to influence a reader&#039;s opinion.<br /> <br /> Where a subject has competing perspectives, relevant viewpoints should be represented fairly and in proportion to the available evidence.<br /> <br /> == 4. No Fabricated Information ==<br /> <br /> Wikidesk does not intentionally publish invented quotations, fabricated achievements, fictional credentials, or knowingly false biographical or organizational information.<br /> <br /> Contributors should not manufacture sources or citations to make an article appear more authoritative.<br /> <br /> If information cannot reasonably be verified, it may be omitted, qualified, or marked for further review.<br /> <br /> == 5. Subject-Specific Information ==<br /> <br /> Biographical and organizational articles may contain information supplied by representatives, public records, published sources, or other contributors.<br /> <br /> Information provided directly by a subject or representative may be considered during the editorial process, but publication does not automatically mean that every submitted statement has been independently verified.<br /> <br /> Where appropriate, Wikidesk may seek supporting sources before incorporating significant factual claims.<br /> <br /> == 6. Conflicts of Interest ==<br /> <br /> People contributing information about themselves, their employers, clients, organizations, or other closely connected subjects should take particular care to provide accurate and properly sourced material.<br /> <br /> A contributor&#039;s relationship with a subject should not be used as a reason to present unsupported claims as fact.<br /> <br /> Wikidesk may request additional sources, revise wording, or decline material where a conflict of interest could reasonably affect the reliability or neutrality of the information.<br /> <br /> == 7. Editorial Independence ==<br /> <br /> The final wording and structure of an article should be determined according to Wikidesk&#039;s editorial standards rather than solely according to the preferences of an interested party.<br /> <br /> Requests for factual corrections are welcome. Requests to remove accurate information simply because it is unfavorable, inconvenient, or unflattering may require additional review.<br /> <br /> This distinction helps preserve the usefulness of Wikidesk as a reference resource.<br /> <br /> == 8. Living People ==<br /> <br /> Information about living people requires particular care.<br /> <br /> Potentially harmful claims should not be presented as fact without appropriate and reliable supporting evidence.<br /> <br /> Personal information that is unnecessary for understanding the subject should generally be avoided.<br /> <br /> When credible information changes, Wikidesk may update the relevant article accordingly.<br /> <br /> == 9. Corrections and Updates ==<br /> <br /> Wikidesk recognizes that information can become outdated or that mistakes can occur.<br /> <br /> Readers are encouraged to report:<br /> <br /> * Factual errors<br /> * Outdated information<br /> * Broken or misleading references<br /> * Incorrect names, dates, or affiliations<br /> * Missing context<br /> * Other material issues<br /> <br /> Reported issues may be reviewed before a correction is made.<br /> <br /> Corrections may involve changing a sentence, updating a section, replacing outdated information, adding a source, or removing information that cannot be adequately supported.<br /> <br /> == 10. Editorial Review ==<br /> <br /> Content may be reviewed before publication or after publication depending on the nature of the material and the circumstances in which it was submitted.<br /> <br /> Review may consider:<br /> <br /> * Accuracy<br /> * Source quality<br /> * Clarity<br /> * Relevance<br /> * Neutrality<br /> * Potentially misleading wording<br /> * Privacy concerns<br /> * Compliance with applicable site policies<br /> <br /> Not every page is reviewed in the same manner or at the same frequency.<br /> <br /> == 11. Corrections Do Not Require Perfection ==<br /> <br /> The purpose of this policy is not to suggest that every Wikidesk page is permanently complete or error-free.<br /> <br /> Knowledge changes. Sources are updated. New information becomes available.<br /> <br /> Wikidesk therefore treats editorial quality as an ongoing process rather than a one-time certification.<br /> <br /> == 12. Editorial Transparency ==<br /> <br /> Wikidesk may identify sources, references, editorial notes, or other relevant context when doing so helps readers understand how information was established or updated.<br /> <br /> Where an article requires additional review, Wikidesk may also indicate that further verification is needed.<br /> <br /> == 13. Policy Changes ==<br /> <br /> This policy may be revised as Wikidesk develops its editorial processes and as new requirements or best practices emerge.<br /> <br /> The latest version will be maintained on this page.</div>

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