Corrections Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Net Influencer is committed to accuracy. When we publish an error, we correct it. This page describes how to report a suspected error, how we evaluate it, and how corrections are disclosed.
This policy complements our Editorial Standards, which describe our sourcing, fact-checking, and publication practices.
How to Report an Error
If you believe an article on Net Influencer contains a factual error, email corrections@netinfluencer.com.
To help us evaluate and address the issue quickly, please include:
- The URL of the article in question
- The specific claim, figure, name, date, or characterization you believe is incorrect
- The correct information, if known
- The source or evidence supporting the correction
We review every correction request received at this address. Requests are evaluated on the substance of the claim, not the identity of the person submitting them.
What We Treat as a Correction
We categorize changes to published articles as follows:
Factual errors. Incorrect names, dates, figures, statistics, financial details, quoted material, attributions, or other claims of fact. These are always corrected and disclosed.
Clarifications. Cases where the article is not factually wrong but could be misread, missing context, or imprecisely worded in a way that affects how a reader interprets the piece. These are addressed with a clarification note.
Updates. Cases where new information becomes available after publication and materially changes the picture. These trigger an update note and a dateModified change.
Typographical and copy errors. Spelling mistakes, formatting issues, broken links, and similar minor issues. These are fixed without a formal correction notice.
Retractions. Cases where the central claim of an article is wrong, the article is fundamentally unsupported, or the piece cannot be salvaged through correction. Retractions are handled separately below.
How Corrections Are Disclosed
When we issue a correction:
- The article is updated with the correct information
- A correction note is added to the article, clearly labeled, describing what was corrected and when
- The dateModified field is updated
- For significant corrections, the correction note appears prominently near the top of the article body, not only at the bottom
The original incorrect content is replaced with the corrected information in the article body. The correction note preserves the public record of what was changed so readers can see what the article previously said.
A sample correction note:
Correction (May 15, 2026): This article originally stated that Agency X has $50 million in annual revenue. The correct figure is $5 million. The article has been updated.
Clarifications
When an article is not wrong but could be misread, we add a clarification note rather than a correction. A clarification note explains the intended meaning without implying the original was incorrect.
A sample clarification note:
Clarification (May 15, 2026): This article has been updated to clarify that the cited growth figure refers to gross merchandise value, not net revenue.
Updates
When new information becomes available after publication that materially changes the article, we update the piece and note what was added. The dateModified field is updated to reflect when the new information was incorporated.
A sample update note:
Update (May 15, 2026): This article has been updated with comment from Company X, received after initial publication.
Retractions
In rare cases, an article may need to be retracted in full. This happens when the central claim of the piece is wrong, when the article rests on a source or document that turns out to be unreliable, or when the underlying reporting cannot be substantiated.
When Net Influencer retracts an article:
- The original article is unpublished
- The URL is preserved and a retraction notice replaces the content
- The retraction notice explains what was retracted and why, to the extent we can describe it publicly
This is a deliberate choice. Retraction is more serious than correction, and removing the original text reflects that the publication no longer stands behind the piece.
Timing
We correct errors as soon as practical once they are verified. We do not commit to a fixed window because verification time varies: some corrections require contacting sources, reviewing recordings, or consulting documents before we can confirm the right answer.
In practice, straightforward corrections are typically published within hours of verification. Corrections that require additional reporting may take longer, and we prioritize getting the correction right over getting it out quickly.
Accountability
Final responsibility for corrections rests with our editorial team.
If you submit a correction request and do not receive a response within a reasonable time, or if you believe a correction was handled improperly, you can escalate by emailing tips@netinfluencer.com.
What Is Not a Correction
We will not change published articles in response to requests that:
- Disagree with our analysis, conclusions, or framing without identifying a factual error
- Seek to remove accurate information that a source or subject finds unflattering
- Request removal of an article in response to legal threats unless the underlying facts are demonstrably incorrect
- Ask us to substitute promotional language for our independent characterization of a company, product, or person
We are open to good-faith disagreement and welcome substantive engagement with our reporting. Disagreement is not a correction.
Questions about this policy can be sent to tips@netinfluencer.com. Our Editorial Standards describe how we report and verify the work that appears on Net Influencer.