Commitment to Accuracy
At Top in the City, we are dedicated to publishing reliable and factually accurate news. We apply rigorous verification methods, question assumptions, and approach claims with skepticism to ensure high standards in our reporting.
Due Accuracy & Editorial Integrity
- We strive for accuracy in all our content. The term “due accuracy” means our reporting must be well-sourced, appropriate to the subject, and reflective of the latest available evidence.
- Any constraints affecting the accuracy of a report will be explicitly mentioned to maintain transparency with our audience.
Sourcing & Verification
- Our stories must be well-researched, corroborated, and based on credible sources.
- We avoid speculation and ensure that unknown or unverified information is clearly communicated.
- Our journalists never plagiarize or distort facts, including visual information.
Independent Verification
- We seek confirmation from independent sources, particularly when claims are made by public officials or individuals with vested interests.
- Any claims, allegations, or material facts that cannot be corroborated are appropriately attributed.
Corrections & Accountability
- Top in the City stands behind the accuracy of its published content. However, if an error is identified, we take immediate corrective action.
- We do not knowingly mislead our readers, distort facts, or present invented material that undermines trust in our journalism.
- Serious factual errors are acknowledged and corrected swiftly, clearly, and appropriately.
Public Reporting of Errors
- We encourage our audience to report inaccuracies via the Suggest A Correction section found at the end of each published web story.
- Reader feedback is taken seriously, and any reported errors are reviewed promptly.
Fact-Checking Process & Editorial Oversight
- Our journalists are responsible for thorough reporting, writing, and fact-checking.
- Stories undergo multi-level fact-checking by editors based on their complexity, sensitivity, and urgency before publication.
Correction Policies
While TopintheCity.com strives for excellence, we acknowledge that mistakes may occasionally occur. If errors are made, TopintheCity.com takes responsibility, corrects them transparently, and ensures the spread of misinformation is mitigated.
For Readers
If a reader spots an error, they should contact the editorial team via email:
📧 Email: corrections@topinthecity.com
Subject: Correction Needed
Corrections are only considered official when submitted directly to the editorial team, ensuring timely review.
Submitting Corrections
Readers should provide the following details when reporting an error:
- A description of the correction needed.
- The publication date or article reference.
- The location of the incorrect information (print, online, etc.).
- Their name and contact details.
- The correct information and supporting sources (if available).
Editorial Review & Action
Once notified of an error, the editorial team investigates the claim using various sources, including reporter notes, meeting minutes, and official records. If the error is confirmed, corrections are issued across all mediums where the information was published.
Correction Methods
- Website: The article will be corrected, and an editor’s note will be added to clarify the update.
- Print: Corrections will be published in the next available issue.
- Social Media: If the incorrect article was shared, a post will be made linking to the updated version while noting the correction.
After corrections are made, the editorial team will inform the reader who reported the error about the actions taken.