Editorial Policy

1. Editorial Neutrality

kratkinovini does not take sides. The platform has no political affiliation, no ideological agenda, and no editorial opinion on the topics it covers. There is no left or right, no good or bad news, no guilty or innocent parties in our reporting.

We report events as they are. Our editorial process is designed to present facts without adding judgment, interpretation, or bias. Every story is treated with the same standard of objectivity, regardless of the subject, the country, or the parties involved.

This principle applies at every level of the platform — from content processing and AI-powered enrichment to human editorial oversight. No story is promoted, suppressed, or altered to favor any political, commercial, or ideological interest.

2. Source Integrity

2.1 Hundreds of Sources, Continuously Monitored

kratkinovini aggregates and synthesizes news from hundreds of sources across the globe. These sources span established news organizations, television and radio broadcasts, government publications, and other publicly available channels.

Every source is continuously monitored and evaluated. We do not simply add a source and leave it unchecked — each source is subject to ongoing analysis for accuracy, reliability, and adherence to factual reporting standards.

2.2 Source Selection Is Based Solely on Factual Integrity

Sources are never added or removed based on their political orientation, editorial viewpoint, geographic origin, or any other characteristic unrelated to factual accuracy. The only criteria that matter to us are:

• Does the source consistently report factual, verifiable information?
• Does the source refrain from publishing disinformation or fabricated content?
• Does the source maintain basic journalistic standards?

A source that leans politically left is treated identically to one that leans right — as long as its reporting is factual. We do not discriminate based on perspective. We only act when a source demonstrably and repeatedly fails to meet standards of truthfulness.

2.3 Restricting Unreliable Sources

When a source is found to produce disinformation, fabricated stories, or systematically misleading content, it is restricted or removed from our source pool. This decision is based exclusively on evidence of factual inaccuracy — never on the political or ideological position of the source.

Restriction decisions are logged and periodically reviewed. A previously restricted source may be reinstated if it demonstrates a sustained return to factual reporting.

3. AI-Powered Disinformation Monitoring

kratkinovini employs artificial intelligence algorithms that operate continuously within the platform to assist in detecting and flagging potential disinformation. These systems work alongside our editorial processes to:

• Cross-reference claims: Automatically compare information across multiple sources to identify inconsistencies and unverified claims
• Monitor source reliability: Track source accuracy over time and flag sources that show patterns of publishing misleading or fabricated content
• Detect anomalies: Identify unusual patterns in news content that may indicate coordinated disinformation campaigns
• Support quality control: Assist human reviewers by surfacing content that requires additional verification before publication

These AI systems are tools that support — not replace — editorial judgment. They enhance our ability to process and verify large volumes of information, but final decisions on content and source management involve human oversight.

4. Sensitive Content Policy

News, by its nature, sometimes involves difficult, disturbing, or emotionally heavy subjects — war, violence, natural disasters, crime, and other events that can be distressing to read about.

Our position is clear: we do not remove news because it is uncomfortable or distressing. Suppressing difficult stories would be a form of censorship and would undermine the purpose of an honest news platform.

Instead, content that is identified as potentially distressing is explicitly marked as sensitive. This means:

• Sensitive labels: Stories containing graphic, violent, or otherwise heavy content are clearly labeled with a sensitivity warning
• Hidden by default: Sensitive content is blurred and hidden behind an interaction barrier — users must actively choose to view it
• User control: Users can configure their sensitivity preferences in their account settings, choosing how much sensitive content they wish to see
• No suppression: The story remains fully available on the platform for those who want to stay informed — it is never deleted or downranked simply because the subject matter is difficult

This approach respects both the user's right to be informed and their right to choose what they are exposed to.

5. What We Are Not

To further clarify our editorial position:

• We are not an opinion platform. We do not publish editorials, columns, or opinion pieces. Our content is factual reporting.
• We are not affiliated with any political party, government, or organization. Our editorial decisions are made independently.
• We do not accept payment to publish, promote, or suppress stories. News coverage cannot be bought or influenced through commercial relationships.
• We do not filter news based on whether it reflects positively or negatively on any entity. If something happened, we report it.

6. Ethical Standards

6.1 Guiding Principles

kratkinovini's editorial processes are informed by principles shared across the most widely recognized international journalism ethics frameworks:

• Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics — Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm, Act Independently, Be Accountable and Transparent
• International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Global Charter of Ethics (2019) — 16 articles covering journalist duties and rights, adopted by 187 journalist unions worldwide
• Associated Press (AP) News Values and Principles — accuracy, fairness, independence, and a strict corrections policy
• BBC Editorial Guidelines — truth and accuracy, impartiality, editorial integrity, serving the public interest, and minimizing harm
• Reuters Trust Principles — independence, integrity, and freedom from bias
• IPSO Editors' Code of Practice (UK) — accuracy, right of reply, privacy, and protection of children
• German Press Code (Pressekodex) — respect for truth, human dignity, corrections, and non-discrimination

While kratkinovini is not a traditional newsroom — we are an editorial synthesis platform powered by AI — we hold ourselves to the same ethical standards that govern the world's most respected news organizations. These frameworks guide every aspect of our work, from source selection and content processing to how we handle sensitive topics and respond to user concerns.

6.2 Accuracy and Factual Integrity

Every article on kratkinovini is an original editorial synthesis drawn from multiple verified sources. Our commitment to accuracy includes:

• Multi-source verification: News is never published from a single source alone. Our systems cross-reference information across multiple outlets before synthesis.
• Preservation of facts: Numbers, dates, names, and statistics from source material are preserved exactly. Our AI systems are explicitly instructed never to round, approximate, or alter factual data.
• Attribution: Statements are attributed to the people who made them. Quotes are handled with care — we follow the AP principle that quotes are sacrosanct and must never be altered, fabricated, or combined from different sources.
• Qualifiers matter: "Accused" is not "guilty." "Planned" is not "completed." "Some" is not "all." Our editorial process preserves hedging language (allegedly, reportedly, sources say) and never drops or adds qualifiers that change meaning.

6.3 Sensitive Topics

When covering sensitive subjects, we follow guidelines established by leading news organizations and health authorities:

• Suicide: We report suicide factually, including method and location when they are part of the story, while maintaining a measured and non-sensational tone. We use "died by suicide" — never "committed suicide." We do not include contents of suicide notes unless they are directly newsworthy.
• Sexual assault: Our editorial summaries reflect identifying information published by the original sources, including victim names if the source has named them. We do not add identifying details beyond what the source provides. We use "survivor" or "victim" — not "accuser."
• Minors: We exercise particular care when covering stories involving minors (under 18). Our editorial summaries reflect the information published by the original sources — if a source names a minor, this may appear in our synthesis. However, we do not add identifying details beyond what the source material provides, and we avoid combining indirect identifiers (such as school name, age, and neighborhood) that could identify a minor who was not named by the source.
• Graphic violence: We state what happened factually without gratuitous detail. We preserve the dignity of victims.
• Terrorism: We report the facts without amplifying manifestos, ideology, or operational details. We use specific terms ("the attacker," "the gunman") rather than labels.

6.4 Non-Discrimination and Human Dignity

In line with Article 9 of the IFJ Global Charter of Ethics and Section 12 of the German Press Code, our content does not promote hatred, prejudice, or discrimination on any grounds — including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, language, or disability.

Every person mentioned in our coverage is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their role in the story. We do not use language that dehumanizes, stereotypes, or reduces people to a single characteristic.

6.5 Anti-Sensationalism

kratkinovini does not use clickbait, sensationalism, or exaggeration. Our titles and summaries reflect exactly what the source material states — no more, no less. We strip tabloid conventions such as (BREAKING), (EXCLUSIVE), (VIDEO), and similar tags that exist to generate clicks rather than inform.

We do not publish speculative content, predictions without a factual basis, or social media reaction compilations that have no underlying newsworthy event.

7. Accountability: Corrections, Reports, and Right of Reply

7.1 Corrections

In the spirit of the AP principle that errors must be corrected "fully, quickly, and ungrudgingly," and IFJ Article 6 which requires rectification that is "timely, explicit, complete and transparent," we are committed to correcting errors in our editorial summaries whenever they are identified.

If our synthesis introduced an inaccuracy — whether through AI processing, translation, or editorial judgment — we will correct it. If a source publishes a correction or update, our live consolidation systems typically reflect the change automatically.

7.2 Reporting Content

Every news item on kratkinovini includes a Report option, accessible directly from the share menu. You can use it to:

• Flag factual inaccuracies in our summaries
• Report content that you believe violates our policies
• Alert us to potentially harmful or misleading content

All reports are reviewed by our moderation team. We aim to review reports within 24–48 hours during business days.

7.3 Right of Reply

If you are the subject of news coverage on kratkinovini and wish to respond or provide corrections, you have the right of reply — a principle enshrined in the IFJ Global Charter (Article 5), the IPSO Editors' Code (Clause 1), and the German Press Code.

Every news item includes a Right of Reply option in the share menu. Because kratkinovini produces editorial summaries synthesized from third-party sources, we recommend the following approach:

• Contact the original source first: We provide direct links to every original source. For factual corrections or responses to the underlying reporting, the original news outlet is best positioned to address the matter.
• Our summaries follow corrections: When a source publishes a correction or update, this is typically reflected in our editorial summaries through our live update systems.
• Contact us directly for urgent matters: If you cannot reach the original source, or if our editorial summary itself contains an error, contact us at legal@kratkinovini.com. We will review your request and, where appropriate, update or correct our content.

8. Commitment to Transparency

We believe that trust is built through transparency. This Editorial Policy exists to give our users a clear understanding of how we operate and what principles guide our work.

If you have questions about our editorial practices or wish to report a concern, please contact us at legal@kratkinovini.com.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Editorial Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may notify users through the Service.