Standards & Policies

About VALCORED News Network Who we are, what we cover and how we report. Ownership, Governance & Funding Transparency Policy Who owns, runs and funds VNN. Editorial Standards & Code of Ethics The principles behind every story we publish. Editorial Independence & Conflict of Interest Policy How money, politics and personal interests are kept out of the news. Our Journalists, Editors & Contributors Who writes, edits and answers for our journalism. Contact VALCORED News Network Tips, corrections, complaints and enquiries. Fact-Checking, Verification & Source Attribution Policy How we check facts, weigh sources and credit other reporting. Corrections, Clarifications, Retractions & Right of Reply Policy How we fix errors and give people a fair chance to respond. Editorial Complaints & Dispute Resolution Policy How to complain about our journalism and what happens next. News, Opinion, Analysis & Commentary Classification Policy What News, Analysis, Opinion, Sponsored and our other labels mean. Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Synthetic Media Policy Where we use AI, where we never do, and how we tell you. Sensitive Reporting, Privacy & Public Interest Policy How we report on people at difficult moments. Confidential Sources, Whistleblowers & News Tips Policy How to send us information, and the limits of confidentiality. Breaking News, Live Reporting & Developing Stories Policy What Breaking, Developing, Following and live updates mean on VNN. Image, Photography, Video & Media Credits Policy How we choose, credit and label photos, video and illustrations. Privacy Policy What personal information we collect, why, and your choices. Cookies, Tracking Technologies & Consent Policy The cookies and browser storage this site uses, and your choices. Website Terms & Conditions of Use The rules for using this website and its services. Accessibility & Inclusive Digital Experience Statement How we make VNN usable for everyone, and how to report a barrier. Community Guidelines & Reader Comments Policy How to take part in comments, and what is not allowed. Content Moderation, Reporting & Removal Policy How we review reports and remove content. Copyright, Intellectual Property & Content Republishing Policy Who owns what, and how to quote or republish our work. News Content Disclaimer & General Information Notice What our reporting is, and is not, intended to be. Advertising, Sponsorship & Paid Content Policy How ads and paid content are kept apart from our journalism. Newsletter Subscription, Email Communications & Unsubscribe Policy What our emails contain, how often, and how to unsubscribe. Subscription & Purchase Terms Prices, renewal, cancelling and refunds for subscriptions and premium reports. Web App, Offline Features & Device Storage Notice How the VNN web app works and what it keeps on your device. Advertise with VALCORED News Network Advertising, sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Journalist, Contributor, Guest Writer & Press Release Submission Guidelines How to pitch a story, write for us or send a press release.