At Footem.in, our mission is to provide football fans with insightful, accurate, and engaging content. Our reputation is built on the trust of our audience, and this document outlines the core principles and standards that guide our work every day. We believe that transparency in our process is fundamental to earning and maintaining that trust.
Our Core Principles
Our journalism is founded on a commitment to the following principles:
- Accuracy & Verification: We are dedicated to reporting information accurately. Our writers conduct thorough research and use primary sources whenever possible. All articles are reviewed for factual accuracy, context, and clarity before publication.
- Independence & Impartiality: Our editorial content is independent and not influenced by advertisers, commercial partners, or any external parties. We strive for fair and impartial coverage, presenting information without personal bias. When we publish opinion or analysis, it is clearly distinguished from objective news reporting.
- Fairness: We are committed to fairness in our reporting. We aim to represent all sides of a story and provide individuals and organizations with a reasonable opportunity to respond to allegations or criticism.
- Transparency: We are transparent with our readers about who we are and how we work. We believe in honest sourcing and will always strive to identify the sources of our information.
Ethics & Sourcing Policy
The integrity of our content depends on the integrity of our sourcing.
- Attribution: We credit information to its original source whenever possible and provide links to primary sources to allow readers to verify the information for themselves.
- Anonymous Sources: We may use anonymous sources when we believe they are providing credible information that is vital to a story, and only when their identity must be protected for their safety or livelihood. In such cases, we will explain to our readers why the source has been granted anonymity and will corroborate the information with other sources.
- Rumors & Speculation: In the fast-moving world of football, especially concerning transfers, we clearly distinguish between confirmed news and speculative reports. We will always be transparent about what we know and what is still unconfirmed.
Corrections Policy
Accountability is critical to our mission. Despite our best efforts to ensure accuracy, we acknowledge that errors can occur. When they do, we are committed to correcting them promptly and transparently.
- Reporting Errors: If you spot an error in one of our articles, please notify us immediately by emailing our editorial team at contact@footem.in with the subject line “Correction Needed.” Please include a link to the article and a brief description of the error.
Handling Corrections:
- Minor Errors: Small errors (e.g., typographical or grammatical mistakes) that do not alter the meaning of a story will be corrected directly in the article.
- Significant Factual Errors: For substantial errors of fact, we will not only correct the article but also add a clear and visible editor’s note explaining the correction and when it was made.
Distinguishing Content Types
To ensure clarity for our readers, we clearly label our content.
- News Reports: Objective reporting of events, based on verified facts.
- Analysis & Features: In-depth articles that provide context, background, and expert perspective on a topic. While fact-based, they may include the professional judgment of the writer.
- Opinion & Columns: Subjective pieces that represent the personal views of the author. These are always clearly marked as “Opinion” or “Column” and do not necessarily reflect the views of Footem.in as a publication.
This Editorial Policy is a living document. We will review and update it periodically to ensure it continues to reflect the highest standards of journalistic integrity. We thank you for reading Footem.in and for holding us accountable.
Last Updated: August 15, 2025