This is the umbrella policy behind all our content: every article is sourced, fact-checked by a second editor, kept independent of advertising influence, and correctable when we get something wrong. The detailed rules for each of those commitments live in their own dedicated policy pages, linked throughout this one.
The five commitments behind every article
| Commitment | Governing policy |
|---|---|
| Claims are sourced and verified | Fact-Checking Policy |
| Commercial revenue doesn't buy coverage | Editorial Independence Statement |
| Rankings are scored transparently | Comparison and Ranking Methodology |
| Mistakes are corrected visibly | Corrections Policy |
| Contributors meet a consistent standard | Author Guidelines |
What this policy covers
Rather than one long document, our editorial standards are split into focused policies — fact-checking, independence, corrections, ranking methodology, and author guidelines — each covering one part of how content gets made. This page is the entry point that ties them together and states the principles common to all of them.
Scope of coverage
True Motion Auto publishes content across buying and ownership guides, maintenance and DIY, comparisons and rankings, news and trend explainers, EV and green-tech coverage, and reference material. The same editorial standards apply across every section and region we publish in — US, UK, and India — adjusted only for regional facts, not for rigor.
Core principles
- Accuracy first — claims are sourced from primary, authoritative references before publication
- Independence — advertising, affiliate, and sponsorship revenue never determines editorial content or scoring
- Transparency — our methodology, sourcing, and correction process are public, not internal-only
- Accountability — every article has a named author and editor responsible for its accuracy
- Plain language — content is written to be genuinely usable by someone making a real decision, not to pad word count
How this policy is enforced
- New contributors sign off on our Author Guidelines before publishing
- Every article passes the fact-checking process described in our Fact-Checking Policy
- Rankings and comparisons follow the published scorecard in our Comparison and Ranking Methodology
- Reader-reported errors are handled per our Corrections Policy
These standards apply equally to staff writers, freelance contributors, and any sponsored content — sponsored articles still meet the same accuracy bar, even though they're commercially labelled.
Updates to this policy
This policy and its linked sub-policies are reviewed periodically and updated as our editorial process evolves — see the Content Update Calendar for how often trust and policy pages are re-checked.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Editorial Independence Statement?
Does this policy apply to sponsored content too?
Where do I report a violation of this policy?
Sources & further reading
- Society of Professional Journalists — Code of Ethics
- The Trust Project — Trust Indicators
- Google Search Central — Creating Helpful, Reliable, People-First Content
- These are widely used industry references for editorial ethics and quality standards, not endorsements of True Motion Auto by the organizations named.
Figures, prices and policy details were current at the last-updated date above. Automotive pricing, incentives and regulations change frequently — verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary sources. Read our editorial policy and fact-checking standards.
