Non-Olympic Times (NOT) aims to publish accurate, fair and responsible news, reports, interviews and features. We recognise that errors can occasionally occur and welcome relevant information from readers, contributors and individuals or organisations mentioned in our coverage.
This policy explains how to request a correction, clarification or editorial review of material published on the Non-Olympic Times website or in its newspaper.
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
We take reasonable care when preparing and publishing editorial content. This may include checking names, dates, locations, figures, quotations, photographs, documents and information supplied by sources.
If a material error is identified, we will review the available information and consider whether a correction, clarification, update or other editorial action is appropriate.
2. How to Request a Correction
Anyone who believes that an article contains an inaccurate or misleading statement may contact the editorial office.
Please provide:
- The title and web address of the article.
- The specific statement or information you believe is incorrect.
- A clear explanation of the correction requested.
- Supporting documents, reliable sources or other relevant evidence, where available.
- Your name and contact details so that the editorial team can seek clarification if necessary.
Please identify the exact passage in question rather than submitting only a general objection to an article.
3. How We Review Requests
The editorial team may:
- Review the published article and the original information available to the newspaper.
- Examine supporting documents and reliable sources.
- Contact the author, contributor or relevant parties for clarification.
- Request further information from the person submitting the complaint.
- Consider whether the issue requires a correction, clarification, additional context or no change.
Submitting a request does not automatically mean that an article will be changed or removed.
4. Corrections and Clarifications
Where a material factual error is established, Non-Olympic Times may correct the relevant information and, where appropriate, add a note explaining that a correction has been made.
Where the original report is accurate but additional context is useful, the newspaper may consider adding a clarification or update.
Minor typographical, grammatical or formatting changes may be made without a separate correction notice where they do not alter the meaning of the report.
5. Complaints About Published Content
Readers may raise concerns about factual accuracy, attribution, fairness, privacy, photographs, copyright or other editorial matters.
Complaints should be specific, respectful and supported by relevant information wherever possible. The newspaper will assess each submission on its merits.
Disagreement with an article, an opinion or a reported outcome does not by itself establish that the material is inaccurate.
6. Record-Related Reports and Achievements
Where a report concerns a world record, achievement, award or recognition, requests for review should identify the specific claim and provide relevant supporting evidence.
The newspaper distinguishes between a proposed attempt, a completed performance, an achievement awaiting verification and a record or recognition formally verified by the relevant organisation.
A request to amend a report does not itself establish that a record has been verified or that a certificate or recognition has been issued.
7. Privacy, Copyright and Photographs
Requests concerning personal information, photographs, videos or copyright should explain the specific concern and identify the material involved.
Where appropriate, the person submitting the request may be asked to provide evidence of identity, ownership, authority or permission. Any such information will be handled with appropriate care and used for reviewing the request.
8. Contacting the Editorial Office
Please submit correction requests and editorial complaints through the official Contact Us page on the Non-Olympic Times website.
Include the article URL and write “Correction Request” or “Editorial Complaint” in the subject or message heading so that the matter can be identified.
The editorial team may contact the sender for further information. The newspaper will consider requests fairly, but the submission of a complaint does not guarantee a particular outcome or publication of a response.
9. Policy Review
This policy may be reviewed and updated when editorial practices or applicable requirements change. The latest version will be published on the official Non-Olympic Times website.
Non-Olympic Times (NOT)
An International Newspaper of the Non-Olympic Movement
Official website: https://nonolympictimes.org
Please use the official Contact Us page for editorial enquiries.
