Ethics Policy

CricketMood follows an editorial code built on independence, fairness, and accountability. This policy guides how we report, label content, manage conflicts, and protect audience trust.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made by newsroom leadership, not by advertisers, sponsors, or external stakeholders. Commercial relationships do not determine story direction or conclusions.

Conflict of Interest

Contributors must disclose personal, financial, or professional conflicts that could influence coverage. Editors may reassign stories where neutrality could be compromised.

Sponsored and Partner Content

Paid, branded, affiliate, or promotional content is labeled clearly. We do not present sponsored material as independent reporting.

Source Integrity and Fairness

We seek accurate representation of context and competing viewpoints. Allegations, disciplinary claims, and sensitive stories are handled with heightened verification and proportional language.

Use of AI and Synthetic Media

Automation can support workflow, but editorial accountability remains human. We avoid publishing manipulated media as authentic and flag generated content where required for transparency.

Accountability

When an ethical concern is raised, we review it under our fact-checking and corrections standards. Reports can be sent to contact@cricketmood.com or through Contact Us.

Policy Updates

This policy may evolve as platform standards, regulations, and newsroom tools change. The latest published version is the active standard for CricketMood editorial conduct.