Ethics

Ethics &
Independence

Our values, conflict-of-interest policies, and commitment to editorially independent journalism — free from commercial or political pressure.

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📅 Last Updated: April 2025

⚖️Editorial Independence

Subkuz.com operates with a strict separation between its commercial activities and its editorial function. Advertisers, investors, and business partners have no influence over the news we cover, the stories we publish, or the editorial positions we take.

Our journalists are bound by a Code of Ethics that prohibits accepting gifts, cash, travel, or any benefit that could — or appear to — influence their reporting.

🏛️Our Five Ethics Pillars

1. Truthfulness

We report what we believe to be true based on the best available evidence. We do not publish speculation as fact.

2. Non-Maleficence

We consider the potential harm of publishing sensitive information and weigh it against the public interest before proceeding.

3. Independence

We guard fiercely against conflicts of interest — financial, personal, or political — that could compromise our reporting.

4. Fairness

Subjects of our stories are given a fair opportunity to respond before publication. We report all perspectives in contested matters.

5. Accountability

We are accountable to our readers. We correct our mistakes, are transparent about our methods, and welcome scrutiny.

6. Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to representing the full diversity of India's communities in our coverage — across caste, religion, gender, region, and language.

🚫Conflicts of Interest Policy

  • Journalists must disclose any personal or financial relationship with subjects they cover.
  • Staff members may not hold shares in companies they cover without editorial approval and disclosure.
  • Journalists may not accept free travel, accommodation, or events from organisations they cover.
  • Political affiliations must be declared. Staff with active political roles are not eligible to cover politics.
  • Coverage of family members or close associates requires editor approval and disclosure.

📣Commercial Content Disclosure

Any paid content, sponsored articles, native advertising, or promotional material published on Subkuz.com is clearly labelled with "Sponsored," "Advertisement," or "Paid Partnership" to distinguish it from editorial content.

Advertisers cannot request editorial coverage. Any content created in commercial partnerships is reviewed by our editorial team independently.