{"id":35698,"date":"2021-02-24T13:39:52","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T18:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?page_id=35698"},"modified":"2026-05-28T16:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T20:14:15","slug":"editorial-and-ethics-policy-at-patsfans-com","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/editorial-and-ethics-policy-at-patsfans-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Editorial And Ethics Policy at PatsFans.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

Publishing Principles<\/h2>\n

All content posted at PatsFans.com goes through an editorial process in order to maintain quality and accuracy for our readers. As an independent media outlet for over two decades, we\u2019ve strived to maintain a top-notch editorial standard, which includes a fair and balanced approach across each of our platforms. We insist on fact-checking, and hold ourselves accountable to provide accurate statistics and information. This is one of the reasons why we\u2019ve become a trusted source of information for people even outside of traditional media. We constantly strive to continue evolving and improving, but it all starts with each piece that\u2019s published here on our platform.<\/p>\n

Corrections and Accuracy<\/h3>\n

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of each entry prior to publication, with each article reviewed and checked to ensure it meets the necessary standards we require. If a correction is needed, we are transparent about the change and any new, updated information is also cited to clarify any factual error that may have led to inaccurate information which may have misled our readers. If you believe you have found an error in our reporting, please reach out to us directly via our Contact Form<\/a><\/strong> so our editorial team can investigate and issue a prompt correction.<\/p>\n

Sourcing, Attribution, and Ethics<\/h3>\n

We clearly distinguish between verified facts, team press releases, and NFL rumors. When citing reports from outside insiders or other publications, we provide clear attribution and link back to the original source. We do not aggregate unverified rumors without providing proper context to our readers.<\/p>\n

Conflicts of Interest<\/h3>\n

PatsFans.com is an entirely independent fan community and news outlet. Our writers and editors are not employed by, compensated by, or financially affiliated with the New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> or the National Football League.<\/p>\n

Use of Artificial Intelligence<\/h3>\n

All editorial content, opinion pieces, and news analysis published on PatsFans.com are written and reviewed by human authors. While we may use technology to assist with spell-checking or data formatting, we strictly do not publish AI-generated articles.<\/p>\n

Advertising and Independence<\/h3>\n

Our advertising is handled by a third-party provider completely and 100% unrelated to any and all content posted at PatsFans.com. At no time is any content posted or any information affected or influenced by any advertiser unless otherwise noted by a \u201cSponsored Post\u201d reference, which would be clearly marked along with any additional information to ensure full transparency.<\/p>\n

Aggregated Content<\/h3>\n

There are sections at PatsFans.com that are provided via aggregated feeds and do not reflect the opinions or beliefs of our staff. We are also not paid to provide any of the publications that are included in those feeds, with all of their articles appearing as simply a free service to our users.<\/p>\n

This Policy was originally updated in February of 2021 and is reviewed and updated as needed.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Publishing Principles All content posted at PatsFans.com goes through an editorial process in order to maintain quality and accuracy for our readers. As an independent media outlet for over two decades, we\u2019ve strived to maintain a top-notch editorial standard, which includes a fair and balanced approach across each of our platforms. 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