Corrections Policy

Knight Watch Register is committed to correcting substantive errors and making meaningful changes to published journalism transparent.

Corrections

When a published story contains a material factual error, the Register will correct the inaccurate information as promptly as reasonably possible after the error is confirmed.

A correction note should explain what was wrong and what was changed. It should be written clearly enough that a reader can understand the substance of the correction without reconstructing an earlier version of the story.

Clarifications

A clarification may be added when the original reporting was not factually incorrect but could reasonably create a misleading or incomplete impression. Clarifications should identify the point that required additional explanation.

Updates

Developing stories may be updated as new verified information becomes available. Routine additions that advance a developing story do not necessarily constitute corrections. Significant updates should be identified when the timing or nature of the change is important to understanding the article.

Major Revisions

If substantial new reporting materially changes the understanding of a story, the article may receive a prominent update or revision note. The Register will not silently rewrite a materially flawed story in a way that hides what occurred.

Minor Edits

Typographical errors, spelling, grammar, formatting, broken links, or other changes that do not alter the meaning of a story may be corrected without a formal correction note.

Headlines, Captions, and Social Posts

Errors in headlines, photo captions, video descriptions, thumbnails, or social-media posts should be corrected when practical. If the error materially misrepresented the reporting, the correction should be disclosed with appropriate prominence.

Requests for Correction

Readers, sources, agencies, and subjects of coverage are encouraged to identify possible factual errors. A correction request should identify the story, the specific statement believed to be incorrect, the proposed correction, and any documents or other evidence supporting the request.

A correction request does not guarantee a change. The Register will evaluate the available evidence and may seek additional documentation or comment before deciding whether a correction, clarification, update, or no change is warranted.

Article History

When supported by the publishing system, published stories may display their original publication time, most recent update time, and correction or update notes. Significant corrections should remain associated with the article rather than disappearing after the text is changed.