This policy explains how DailyShock reports and publishes stories. It applies to everything we publish.

Our standards

  • Accuracy: we get the facts right before we publish, not after.
  • Independence: no advertiser, sponsor, party or company decides what we cover or what we say.
  • Fairness: we describe people and positions accurately, and we do not endorse political parties or candidates.
  • Transparency: we name our sources in the article and correct our mistakes in public.

Sourcing

We rely on primary sources wherever possible: official documents and data, court and legislative records, research papers and direct statements. When we rely on reporting by other news organizations, we credit them by name in the article. We keep a record of the sources behind every article.

We do not present claims we cannot verify as fact. If a claim is unconfirmed, we say so and say who made it. We do not use anonymous sources; if we ever make an exception, we will explain why in the article.

Quotes

Quotes are never invented or altered beyond trimming for length.

Use of AI

A person chooses every story, checks the sources and reviews and approves every article before it is published, and is responsible for what appears on the site. We only use sources we have checked, and facts come from the sources we name. AI tools help us write, edit and check details against those sources.

Developing stories

Breaking news can change quickly. When a story is still developing, we say so, describe what is confirmed and what is not, and update the article as new facts are verified.

Headlines

Our name is loud, but our headlines must match the story. We do not publish headlines that exaggerate, mislead or promise something the article does not deliver.

Corrections

If we make a factual error, we correct it as quickly as possible and add a note at the end of the article explaining what changed and when. Minor fixes such as typos may be made without a note. To report an error, use our Contact page.

Sponsored articles are labeled “Sponsored” with the sponsor’s name and are kept separate from our news coverage. Display ads are labeled “Advertisements”. Advertisers do not review or approve our journalism. See Advertise.

Health coverage

Health articles are based on official public health sources, such as the CDC, FDA, NIH and Medicare.gov, and on peer-reviewed research and established news organizations. We name those sources in the text of our health articles and update articles when official guidance changes. Our health content is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for a doctor, nurse or pharmacist who knows your situation.

Contact

Questions about this policy? See our Contact page.

Last updated: November 9, 2026.