Editorial Policy

1. Our Mission

V20 Summit is committed to providing accurate, balanced, and timely information about the Virtual Asset Service Provider industry. Our editorial content serves to inform, educate, and facilitate meaningful dialogue among industry stakeholders.

2. Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial and sponsorship departments. Content decisions are made solely based on:

• Relevance to our audience
• Accuracy and credibility of information
• Public interest and industry significance
• Editorial merit and quality

Sponsors and advertisers do not influence our editorial content or coverage decisions.

3. Accuracy and Verification

We are committed to accuracy in all our content. Our process includes:

• Verifying information from multiple reliable sources
• Fact-checking all claims and statistics
• Clearly attributing information to sources
• Correcting errors promptly and transparently
• Reviewing content before publication

4. Sources and Attribution

We rely on credible, authoritative sources including:

• Industry experts and practitioners
• Regulatory authorities and government agencies
• Academic research and studies
• Official company announcements
• Reputable news organizations

We always provide clear attribution and links to original sources when possible.

5. Corrections and Updates

When errors occur, we:

• Correct them as quickly as possible
• Clearly note corrections at the top or bottom of articles
• Specify what was corrected and when
• Maintain transparency about changes

To report an error, contact us at editorial@v20.io.

6. Conflicts of Interest

We disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect our content:

• Financial relationships with subjects we cover
• Personal relationships that may influence coverage
• Sponsored or paid content (clearly labeled)
• Affiliate relationships

7. Sponsored Content

Any sponsored or paid content is clearly labeled as:

• "Sponsored Content"
• "Advertisement"
• "Partner Content"
• "Promoted"

Sponsored content meets the same quality standards as our editorial content but is created in partnership with advertisers.

8. Impartiality and Balance

We strive for balanced coverage by:

• Presenting multiple perspectives on controversial issues
• Avoiding advocacy for specific commercial interests
• Separating news reporting from opinion pieces
• Clearly labeling opinion and analysis content

9. Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diverse representation in our content:

• Seeking diverse voices and perspectives
• Avoiding stereotypes and bias
• Using inclusive language
• Representing global VASP community

10. Sensitive Content

When covering sensitive topics, we:

• Exercise appropriate discretion
• Consider potential harm or offense
• Provide content warnings when necessary
• Respect privacy and dignity of individuals

11. User-Generated Content

Comments, forum posts, and user submissions:

• Are moderated to remove spam, abuse, and illegal content
• Must comply with our community guidelines
• Do not necessarily reflect V20 Summit's views
• May be edited or removed at our discretion

12. Content Standards

All content must:

• Be original or properly licensed
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Meet professional journalism standards
• Be written clearly and accessibly

13. Research and Data

When publishing research or data:

• We clearly explain our methodology
• We acknowledge limitations and uncertainties
• We cite data sources
• We distinguish between correlation and causation
• We make raw data available when appropriate

14. Regulatory Compliance

Our content complies with relevant regulations including:

• Financial promotion rules
• Data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA)
• Defamation and libel laws
• Copyright and intellectual property laws

15. Editorial Team

Our editorial team consists of:

• Experienced journalists and editors
• Industry subject matter experts
• Compliance and legal reviewers

All team members adhere to professional codes of conduct and ethics.

16. Feedback and Complaints

We welcome feedback on our editorial content:

• Send editorial feedback to editorial@v20.io
• We respond to all legitimate concerns
• Serious complaints are reviewed by senior editors
• We take corrective action when appropriate

17. Archived Content

We maintain an archive of our published content:

• Articles remain accessible unless legally required to remove
• We may add editor's notes to outdated content
• Major updates are noted in the article
• Original publication dates are always displayed

18. Social Media Policy

On social media platforms, we:

• Share accurate and verified information
• Engage respectfully with our audience
• Correct misinformation when identified
• Maintain the same editorial standards

19. Policy Updates

This Editorial Policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect evolving best practices and industry standards.

20. Contact Editorial Team

For editorial inquiries, story tips, or concerns:

Editorial Department
Email: editorial@v20.io
News Tips: tips@v20.io
Address: V20 Summit Headquarters, 123 Innovation Drive, Tech City, TC 12345