Corrections Policy
Last updated: 10 June 2026
Every news organization makes mistakes. The honest ones fix them in public. This page explains what counts as a correction at AkronScore, how corrections appear, and how to request one.
Our commitment
When we get something wrong, we correct it quickly, visibly, and without excuses. We never silently edit an error out of existence, because a correction the reader cannot see is just a cover-up with better manners.
What counts as what
We distinguish three situations, and we label them differently:
- Correction. A factual error: a wrong name, number, date, attribution, or claim. The article is fixed and a dated correction note is added explaining what was wrong and what is now right.
- Clarification. The facts were technically accurate but worded in a way that could mislead. The wording is improved and a dated clarification note says so.
- Update. The story developed after publication. New information is added with an update note and timestamp. Updates are not corrections; nothing was wrong at the time of writing.
How corrections appear
- The error is fixed in the article body
- A note is placed on the article, dated, stating what changed
- For significant errors, the note appears at the top of the article rather than the bottom
- If a story was wrong at its core, we say so plainly and explain how it happened
Timelines
- Correction requests are reviewed within 48 hours
- Clear-cut factual errors are usually fixed the same day we confirm them
- Complex disputes may take longer to investigate, and we will tell you where things stand
How to request a correction
Email support@akronscore.org with “CORRECTION” in the subject line. Include:
- The URL of the article
- The exact sentence, figure, or claim you believe is wrong
- The correct information, ideally with a source we can verify
Anyone may request a correction. You do not need to be the subject of the story, and we credit sharp catches when the reader is comfortable with that.
What we do not do
- We do not remove accurate articles because someone dislikes them
- We do not accept payment to alter or delete coverage, from anyone, ever
- We do not treat aggressive legal letterhead as a substitute for evidence
Headlines and social media
If a correction is significant and the article was shared on our social channels, we correct it there too. Fixing the article while the wrong version keeps circulating is half a correction.
Accountability
Corrections are handled by the editor, Ethan Caldwell. If you feel a correction request was wrongly refused, reply and say so; disagreements are documented and revisited with fresh eyes.
