Introduction
At Aevum News, trust is earned through rigor, transparency, and unwavering adherence to journalistic ethics. These source guidelines outline how we gather, verify, and publish information, ensuring our reporting remains accurate, fair, and accountable.
Whether you are a whistleblower, expert witness, or concerned citizen, we welcome your tips. All information shared with us is handled with the highest standards of security and ethical responsibility.
Core Standards
Accuracy Over Speed
We never sacrifice accuracy for deadlines. Every claim is cross-referenced with primary sources, official records, or independent verification before publication.
Clear Attribution
We distinguish clearly between confirmed facts, allegations, opinions, and analysis. Sources are named unless doing so would endanger them or compromise ongoing investigations.
Context & Balance
Stories are presented with necessary background, historical context, and relevant opposing viewpoints to prevent misinformation and promote public understanding.
Verification Process
Our multi-tier verification protocol ensures every piece of reported information meets our editorial threshold:
- Primary Sourcing: Direct documentation, official statements, or firsthand accounts take precedence over secondary reports.
- Cross-Validation: Claims require at least two independent sources or verifiable digital/physical evidence.
- Expert Review: Technical, legal, or scientific claims are reviewed by subject-matter experts before publication.
- Right of Reply: Individuals or organizations named in reporting are given reasonable opportunity to comment prior to publication.
We do not publish AI-generated content presented as factual reporting. Any use of AI tools for drafting or analysis is clearly disclosed and must pass human editorial verification.
Source Protection & Confidentiality
Protecting sources is fundamental to investigative journalism. We employ industry-leading security measures:
- End-to-end encrypted communication channels for all sensitive submissions
- Secure data storage with restricted editorial access
- Legal counsel on retainer to defend source confidentiality under applicable shield laws
- Anonymous publication only approved by senior editorial board after risk assessment
We will never publish identifying information of a confidential source without explicit, documented consent.
Editorial Independence
Aevum News maintains strict separation between editorial decisions and commercial interests:
- No paid content is disguised as editorial journalism
- Advertising partners have zero influence over reporting, coverage, or tone
- Journalists are prohibited from accepting gifts, payments, or favors that could create conflicts of interest
- Full disclosure policy for any potential conflicts involving reporting staff
Secure Information Submission
If you have news tips, documents, recordings, or evidence of public interest, use our secure form below. All submissions are encrypted and reviewed by our editorial security team.
Corrections & Clarifications Policy
Mistakes happen, but transparency builds trust. When errors are identified:
- Corrections are published promptly in the original article and flagged on our homepage
- Major errors trigger a public statement explaining the nature of the mistake and how it was resolved
- Our corrections log is maintained indefinitely and accessible to the public
- Readers are encouraged to report inaccuracies directly to our editorial desk
Contact Editorial Desk
For questions about our standards, media inquiries, or to speak directly with our editorial team:
- General Inquiries: editorial@aevum.news
- Secure Drop Portal: secure.aevum.news
- PGP Key: Available on our public transparency page
- Response Time: Within 48 hours for all submissions
Aevum News editorial standards are reviewed annually by our independent Ethics Advisory Board.