Last Updated: October 2026
1. Why This Policy Exists
Readers act on what they read. A homeowner may buy materials based on a DIY guide, a traveller may plan a trip around a destination article, a student may shortlist a university, and a job seeker may follow a career tip. An error in any of these areas costs the reader time, money, or opportunity. gosunrisers.com therefore treats fact-checking as the foundation of every article we publish, not as a final editorial step. This policy sets out how we verify claims, what standards we apply, and how we correct mistakes when they occur. It works alongside our Editorial Policy, which explains our broader publishing principles.
2. What We Verify
We distinguish between factual claims that must be verified and general guidance or opinion that reflects our editorial judgement. Factual claims include: dates and schedules; names of institutions, organisations, and products; programme and admission details; technology features and specifications; travel information such as locations and accessibility; and the existence of services or portals we recommend. General guidance — for example, advice on how to approach a décor project or structure a job search — is labelled as guidance rather than fact. Horoscope content is labelled as entertainment and is not treated as a factual claim.
3. How We Verify Home, Lifestyle, and DIY Content
Our home and lifestyle articles, including pieces such as our DIY full-length mirror hacks, describe projects and techniques. We verify that described methods are technically sound, that materials named are real and available, and that any safety considerations we mention are accurate. We do not claim that a project is suitable for every home, material, or skill level, and we flag where professional help is advisable — for example, with structural, electrical, or installation work.
4. How We Verify Travel Content
Our travel articles, including our guide to experiences in Darjeeling, are checked for accuracy at the time of writing. We confirm that destinations, attractions, and activities described actually exist and are accurately characterised. Because travel conditions, prices, opening hours, and local regulations change frequently, we date our travel content and advise readers to verify current details with official tourism sources and service providers before making plans.
5. How We Verify Education and University Content
Our education coverage, including articles on Penn State World Campus, Arizona State University, and Northwestern University, is verified against the institutions’ own published information. We confirm that programmes, delivery modes, and institutional descriptions are accurately represented. We are not affiliated with these institutions, and we direct readers to the institution itself for authoritative and current details on admissions, fees, and accreditation.
6. How We Verify Technology Content
Our technology explainers, including our piece on Twilio and cloud-powered APIs, are checked against official product documentation and reputable technical sources. We confirm that features, capabilities, and general descriptions are accurate at the time of writing. Technical details, pricing, and features change frequently, so we date this content and advise readers to consult official documentation before making technical or commercial decisions.
7. How We Verify Global Events and Civic Content
Our coverage of global events and civic topics, including articles on FIFA 2026 and EU elections, is checked against official organisers, electoral authorities, and reputable reporting. We confirm dates, formats, and procedural descriptions. Schedules and political circumstances change, so we update this content when developments occur and direct readers to official sources for authoritative information.
8. How We Verify Career Content
Our career articles, including our piece on the top job finding portals in the USA, are checked to confirm that the portals and services described exist and function as characterised. We do not guarantee employment outcomes, and we do not present any portal as a guaranteed route to a job. We warn readers against anyone demanding payment in exchange for employment.
9. Entertainment Content and Horoscopes
Our horoscope articles, such as the Libra horoscope for 2024, are published for entertainment only. Astrological content is not scientifically validated, and we do not present it as prediction or advice. We label it clearly so readers understand its nature, and we do not blend astrology into articles readers might reasonably treat as factual guidance.
10. Sourcing Standards
We prefer primary sources: official institution pages, event organisers, product documentation, tourism authorities, and government or electoral bodies. Secondary sources — news reports, aggregator sites, and social media — are used to identify leads but are not treated as confirmation on their own. When a claim cannot be verified through a primary source, we say so in the article. We do not present unverified information as established fact, and we do not remove caveats to make a topic sound more certain than it is.
11. Non-Partisanship and Consistency
We apply the same verification standard to every claim we check, regardless of which topic, institution, or company it concerns. We do not concentrate our fact-checking on any one subject area, and we do not favour larger or better-known organisations over smaller ones. Our judgements are based on the evidence available, not on commercial relationships or external pressure.
12. Separation of Fact-Checking from Commercial Interest
Fact-checking must be independent of advertising and partnership relationships. No advertiser, partner, or organisation we cover can pay to have a claim verified, to have a caveat removed, or to have an unverified claim presented as confirmed. Where content is sponsored, it is labelled as sponsored, and the fact-checking standards described in this policy still apply.
13. Corrections and Updates
Errors happen. When a reader or our own review identifies a factual error — a wrong date, a misstated detail, a broken link, or an outdated description — we correct it promptly. Where the correction materially changes the guidance a reader would take from the article, we add a visible note explaining what was changed. We do not silently delete errors. Readers can report suspected errors through our Contact Us page. Corrections are logged internally so that recurring problems in sourcing or verification can be addressed.
14. Transparency About Limits
We are a publishing platform, not a professional advisory service, an educational institution, or a technology vendor. We verify what we can against reliable sources, but we cannot guarantee that a venue will remain open, that a university’s programme will not change, that a product feature will remain available, or that a job portal will lead to employment. Where our information is time-sensitive, we date the article and advise readers to confirm details with the official source before acting.
15. Reader Responsibility
We encourage readers to verify important details independently before acting — confirming travel plans with official tourism sources, admissions details with the institution, technical decisions with official documentation, and job offers with the employer directly. Our fact-checking reduces risk; it does not eliminate it. We also urge readers to report suspected errors or misleading content through our Contact Us page so that we can investigate and warn others.
16. Contact
Questions about this policy, corrections, or fact-checking suggestions can be sent through our Contact Us page. We also invite you to read our Editorial Policy, Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, GDPR Policy, and Disclaimer for a full picture of how the site operates.
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