Editorial Guidelines
These are the standards every NewsClair article is held to.
Who publishes NewsClair
NewsClair is an independent editorial publication produced by Bunen Ventures GmbH. Articles are attributed to the NewsClair Editorial Team rather than to individual personas.
How we use AI
NewsClair articles are researched and drafted with the assistance of generative AI tools. Every article is then reviewed by the NewsClair editorial team for accuracy, sourcing, and clarity before it is published. We do not publish unreviewed AI output.
What this means in practice:
- AI tools help us gather material, summarize primary sources, structure articles, and produce first drafts.
- AI tools can make mistakes — confidently stated claims, fabricated citations, or outdated information. The editorial review step exists to catch those before publication.
- We link to primary sources so readers can verify any factual claim directly, rather than trusting the article alone.
- Some illustrative images are AI-generated; this is disclosed where applicable.
- NewsClair articles do not provide individualized medical, legal, or financial advice. For decisions that affect your health, money, or legal rights, consult a qualified professional.
Research methodology
Each article begins with a stated reader question and is mapped to authoritative sources — federal agencies, regulators, peer-reviewed literature, manufacturer documentation, and official statistics — before drafting.
Sourcing standards
- Primary sources are preferred over secondary summaries.
- Every factual claim with consequence is linked to a source the reader can verify.
- Where credible sources disagree, we describe the disagreement.
- Anonymous sources are used only when necessary and only when corroborated.
Fact-checking
Before publishing, the editorial team reviews each article against its linked sources, checks that primary sources support the claims being made, and removes claims that cannot be verified. Health, money, and policy topics are cross-referenced with current guidance from CDC, NIH, FDA, SEC, CFPB, FTC, and IRS where relevant. We do not claim a separate, dated third-party fact-check on every article; the dates shown on each article are the original publication date and the last substantive review date.
Corrections & updates
Every NewsClair article shows a Published date and a Last updated date. When something changes after publication, we disclose it in the article itself — we do not silently rewrite the record.
Types of changes
- Typo or formatting fix. Spelling, punctuation, or layout only. No date change, no note.
- Clarification. Wording is sharpened without changing meaning. Bumps Last updated; no inline note required.
- Update. New facts, prices, dates, or guidance reflect a real-world change since publication. Bumps Last updated and is summarized in the article's update log.
- Correction. The original article was wrong on a material fact. Bumps Last updated, prepends a dated entry to the article's Corrections block, and the original wording is described — never quietly erased.
How dates work
The Published date never changes. Last updated reflects the most recent substantive review. An unchanged article keeps its existing date — we do not bump dates without a real change.
Versioning & transparency
Each correction lists the date it was made and a plain-language description of what was changed. For high-impact corrections — health, money, and policy — the updated article is re-surfaced on the homepage and its category page so readers who saw the original have a fair chance of seeing the fix.
Report an error
Email eb@valueclick.io with the subject line Correction: <article title> and a link to the source you believe contradicts us. We aim to respond within two business days.
Conflict of interest
NewsClair does not accept paid editorial placements and does not sell financial, medical, or legal services.
Contact the editorial team
Email eb@valueclick.io with feedback, questions, or correction requests.