Editorial policy

Open Culture Review aims to be clear about what it knows, what it interprets and how its material is presented. Our standards apply to editorial work and to any material created with outside support.

Accuracy and interpretation

We check factual statements against suitable sources and make the distinction between verifiable detail and cultural interpretation visible in the writing. Articles should give context for claims, avoid presenting a single reading as universal and use careful language when a point is uncertain. We do not claim original research or first-hand reporting unless the article actually contains it.

Independence and labels

Editorial decisions remain separate from commercial arrangements. Sponsored work and partner material are identified plainly where readers encounter them; payment or collaboration does not guarantee an editorial conclusion. We do not disguise promotional material as independent criticism.

Corrections

When a factual error is identified, we review it and correct the article where appropriate. A meaningful change should be made clear to readers rather than silently altering the account. Readers can send corrections through the Contact page, with the article title and the point in question.

Images and other material

Illustrations may be AI-generated. When an image is AI-generated, it should be labelled as such, and it should not be presented as documentary evidence. Images and captions should support the subject without implying that an imagined scene is a record of an actual event.