Accuracy is non-negotiable at charfen.it.com. This Fact-Checking Policy explains exactly how we verify information, who does the checking, and what happens when we make a mistake.
1. Why Fact-Checking Matters
Misinformation damages trust, harms public understanding, and — in some cases — costs people money or even their lives. Every article we publish carries the responsibility of being true. We take that responsibility seriously.
2. Who Fact-Checks Our Stories
Every article is reviewed by at least one editor before it is published. Factual claims are checked against primary sources. For sensitive topics — health, finance, science, and legal issues — we apply additional fact-checking steps and may consult qualified subject-matter experts.
3. Our Fact-Checking Process
Our standard fact-checking process follows five steps:
- Claim identification. The editor identifies every factual claim in the article that is not common knowledge.
- Source verification. Each claim is checked against a primary source — the original document, the original study, the named expert, or the official record.
- Cross-checking. Where possible, claims are confirmed against a second independent source.
- Context review. We check that statistics and quotes are presented in their full context, without distortion.
- Final sign-off. The article is published only after the editor confirms that all claims are verified.
4. Sourcing Standards
We prefer primary sources over secondary ones. We link to original material so our readers can verify our work. We name our sources wherever possible. Anonymous sources are used only when there is a clear editorial reason, and the reason is explained within the article.
5. Health, Science, and Financial Claims
Articles that include health, scientific, or financial claims receive extra scrutiny:
- Health claims are checked against peer-reviewed research and authoritative bodies such as the WHO, NHS, and CDC.
- Scientific claims are checked against original studies — not press releases or secondary coverage.
- Financial claims are checked against primary documents, regulatory filings, and named sources.
6. Images, Videos, and Statistics
Images and videos are reviewed for accuracy of context. We do not present old images as if they were current events. Statistics are presented with their original source, year, and methodology. When data is updated, we update the article.
7. AI-Generated Content
We may use AI tools to assist with research, transcription, or grammar. All factual claims in any article — AI-assisted or fully human-written — are verified by our editorial team before publication. We do not publish content that we have not personally reviewed and approved.
8. Corrections and Updates
If you believe an article on charfen.it.com contains a factual error, please email corrections@charfen.it.com with a link to the article and a clear description of the problem. We investigate every correction request.
Material corrections are noted in the article with a timestamp and a clear note explaining what was changed. Significant errors are also acknowledged in our editorial team’s notes where appropriate.
9. Our Promise to Readers
If we get something wrong, we will say so publicly and fix it. If we cannot verify a claim, we will not publish it. Our loyalty is to our readers, and that loyalty is the reason this policy exists.
10. Contact
To report a potential inaccuracy or suggest a correction, please email corrections@charfen.it.com or visit our Contact Us page.
Last updated: July 2026.
