Factual Accuracy
At Surprise Sports, we insist on 100% factual accuracy in every article. Each story must be carefully checked to ensure that no part is misstated, misconstrued, or misrepresented, preserving the integrity of the content.
All names, numerical figures, dates, and similar information must be accurately reproduced with no room for manipulation.
News Sources
News exclusively obtained by a Surprise Sports writer must be clearly disclosed with phrases like “as revealed to Surprise Sports” or “in an exclusive interview with Surprise Sports.”
For news from secondary sources, the original reporting website must be hyperlinked in the relevant text. If the source is a publication without an online presence, the publication’s name should be mentioned.
Anonymous sources can only be used with prior approval from the Editor-in-Chief or Content Head, ensuring the source is fully reliable and verifiable upon inquiry.
Editorial Review
Every article must undergo a thorough editorial review before publication. This review, conducted by our dedicated editorial team, ensures factual accuracy, language quality, appropriate visual aids, and proper use of external embeds.
Plagiarism
Surprise Sports has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Any plagiarized content will be immediately removed, and the writer responsible will face immediate and permanent expulsion.
Quotes
All quotes used in Surprise Sports articles must be correctly attributed to the primary source and reproduced exactly, with only minor punctuation or spelling corrections if necessary.
Corrections
Surprise Sports aims to correct any errors swiftly and transparently. We invite readers to notify our editorial team of any spotted errors.
- Typos, Spelling, or Grammatical Errors: A staff member will update the article without a correction note, simply adding a line indicating the modification date and time at the top.
- Material Errors: If an article contains factual errors, a staff member will correct it and add a correction note at the end, stating: “An earlier version of the article erroneously stated that ___. The same has been corrected on <date, time>.”
Equality
Surprise Sports is committed to equality, ensuring no content discriminates against anyone based on race, religion, sex, caste, nationality, orientation, political views, or any other individual characteristic.
Any content promoting inequality or hatred will be removed, and the responsible writer will face appropriate sanctions.
Inappropriate Language or Visuals
Surprise Sports aims to produce content suitable for all audiences. Inappropriate or disturbing language, images, or videos should be avoided unless necessary for the story. A suitable warning must be given in advance if such content is used.
Sponsored or Promotional Content
No Surprise Sports article shall promote any external entity unless explicitly authorized by the sales team and the Editor-in-chief. All promotional or sponsored content must be clearly labeled as such.
Social Media
All Surprise Sports social media handles must adhere to the company’s policies and content guidelines. No post should contain inaccurate, inappropriate, or objectionable information or visuals.
Surprise Sports is against clickbait; any such post will be taken down, and the responsible party will face sanctions.
Editorial Staff Responsibility
Surprise Sports’ editorial staff must uphold the highest journalistic standards in both professional and personal capacities. All published content must be fair and just and consider all sides of the story.
The editorial staff is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and impartiality of our content.
Editorial team members are also expected to embody the organization’s values in their unofficial dealings, including their business interests, social media presence, and public appearances.
