Ethics & Standards

At GizTimes, our reputation depends on the trust we build with our audience. We adhere to a rigorous set of standards designed to ensure our tech journalism is honest, accurate, and fair. This document outlines the core values that guide our newsroom every day.​

1. Our Core Values

  • Truth Above All: We do not manipulate technical data to fit a narrative. We report real-world performance benchmarks and software stability, even when it contradicts manufacturer claims.​

  • Independence: We answer only to our readers. Our reviews and analysis are not influenced by advertisers, hardware manufacturers, or venture capital interests.​

  • Fairness: We strive to present multiple viewpoints on controversial industry shifts, such as AI regulation or digital privacy. We give companies and subjects of criticism a fair chance to respond before publication.​

  • Transparency: We show our work. We clearly state our testing methodologies and tell you where we got our information.​

2. Standards of Practice

Integrity in Reporting

  • No Pay-for-Play: We do not pay sources for interviews, nor do we accept payment for positive product reviews.​

  • Attribution: We do not plagiarize. All information derived from other tech outlets or research papers is clearly attributed with links to the original source.​

  • Conflict of Interest: Our staff is prohibited from owning significant stock in the companies they cover to prevent bias in our reporting.​

Technical & Visual Integrity

  • No Manipulation: Photos and videos of products must depict reality. We do not digitally alter images to hide design flaws or misrepresent hardware performance.​

  • Labeling: If an image is an AI-generated “Photo Illustration” or a generic stock image, it will be clearly labeled in the caption to avoid misleading our audience.​​

3. Community & Accountability

  • Civil Discourse: We value the conversation with our readers but require civil discourse. We do not tolerate hate speech or digital harassment in our comment sections.​

  • Public Accountability: We recognize that we are not perfect. When we fall short of these standards, we expect our readers to hold us accountable.​

  • Corrections: Factual errors are corrected immediately in accordance with our Corrections Policy.​

4. Contact the Standards Committee

If you believe a GizTimes journalist or article has violated these ethical standards, please contact us immediately.​

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Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India​
Email: contact@giztimes.com
Subject: Standards Violation Inquiry