OUR PUBLISHING STANDARDS
Clear writing. Thoughtful publishing.
This policy sets out the standards for content published on VIP Stars.
Accuracy and sources
Articles should distinguish verified information from interpretation and opinion. Factual claims should be checked against reliable sources, with links to original material where practical. Time-sensitive information should include enough context for readers to understand when it applied.
Originality and attribution
Contributors must submit original work or material they have permission to use. Quotations, research, photographs and other third-party work must be attributed appropriately. We do not accept plagiarism.
Editorial judgement
Headlines should reflect the article accurately. Reviews and recommendations should explain their basis and limitations. We do not claim first-hand testing or personal experience unless it actually took place.
Commercial transparency
Sponsored articles, affiliate links and other material commercial relationships must be clearly disclosed to readers. Payment does not justify misleading claims or undisclosed promotion.
AI-assisted content and illustrations
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy and originality of work created with assistance from automated tools. Such work requires human review before publication. Illustrative or generated images must not be presented as documentary evidence of real events.
Corrections and updates
Substantive mistakes should be corrected promptly once verified. Significant corrections or changes to an article should be explained in an update note. To raise a concern, use the Contact page and include the article title, the relevant passage and supporting information.
Sample content
Articles labelled “Sample article” demonstrate the website layout and are intended to be reviewed, replaced or removed before the publication launches in full.