Editorial Policy

An editorial policy sets the rules a publisher or business follows when planning, reviewing, correcting, and maintaining content. It can explain how claims are checked, when sources are needed, how sponsored material is identified, and who approves updates. A home repair website might use one to keep safety advice and service descriptions accurate and consistent. An editorial policy differs from a style guide: a style guide addresses writing conventions, while a policy governs decisions and accountability. A policy is only meaningful when the people responsible for the website actually follow it, document exceptions, and correct errors when they are found.