Corrections Policy

Our Commitment to Accuracy

We strive for accuracy in every review, news article, and technical guide we publish. When errors occur, we correct them promptly, transparently, and comprehensively. This policy outlines our correction process, standards, and how you can help us maintain the highest level of accuracy.

What Qualifies for a Correction

Factual Errors

  • Incorrect technical specifications or features
  • Wrong pricing information or availability dates
  • Misidentified models or variants
  • Inaccurate compatibility information
  • Broken links or outdated references

Material Omissions

  • Missing critical safety warnings (e.g., battery handling)
  • Overlooked major bugs or issues
  • Important context that changes the conclusion
  • Significant features not mentioned in reviews
  • Prerequisites for tutorials or guides

Misleading Content

  • Ambiguous instructions that could cause confusion
  • Outdated information presented as current
  • Misrepresented benchmark results or performance metrics
  • Claims that cannot be independently verified

Attribution Errors

  • Incorrect source citations
  • Misattributed quotes or statements
  • Missing credit for images or data

How to Request a Correction

Step 1: Gather Information

Before submitting, please collect:

  • The exact URL of the page containing the error
  • The specific paragraph or section in question
  • Clear explanation of what’s incorrect
  • Supporting evidence (links, screenshots, documentation)

Step 2: Submit Your Request

You can report errors through:

Step 3: What to Include

Your submission should contain:

  1. Page details: Full URL and article title
  2. Error location: Quote the exact text or describe the section
  3. Nature of error: Explain what’s wrong and why
  4. Evidence: Provide sources, screenshots, or reproduction steps
  5. Suggested fix: (Optional) Propose corrected wording

Our Review Process

Priority Levels

🔴 Critical (0-24 hours)

  • Safety hazards or risks to devices
  • Major factual errors affecting purchase decisions
  • Legal or regulatory compliance issues
  • Security vulnerabilities in recommended apps/procedures

🟡 High Priority (24-48 hours)

  • Significant specification errors
  • Wrong pricing or availability
  • Broken tutorial steps
  • Misleading performance claims

🟢 Standard (48-72 hours)

  • Minor factual inaccuracies
  • Outdated but non-critical information
  • Dead external links
  • Citation corrections

⚪ Low Priority (Weekly batch)

  • Typos and grammatical errors
  • Style inconsistencies
  • Formatting issues
  • Non-essential clarifications

Types of Corrections & Disclosures

1. Inline Corrections

  • What: Direct text updates preserving original intent
  • Disclosure: Note added at article end with timestamp
  • Example: “Correction [Date]: Battery capacity updated from 4000mAh to 4500mAh”

2. Clarifications

  • What: Additional context without changing original claims
  • Disclosure: “Clarification added [Date]” with explanation
  • Example: Adding regional availability variations

3. Updates

  • What: New information supplementing original content
  • Disclosure: “Updated [Date]” tag with changelog
  • Example: Software updates changing device behavior

4. Retractions

  • What: Removal of unverifiable or false claims
  • Disclosure: Strikethrough text with explanation
  • Example: Feature claimed [Retracted: Feature not available in final release]

5. Editor’s Notes

  • What: Important contextual additions
  • Disclosure: Clearly marked editorial insertions
  • Example: [Editor’s Note: This issue was fixed in subsequent update v2.1]

Transparency Standards

Version Control

  • Every page displays “Last Updated” timestamp
  • Major revisions include version numbers
  • Significant changes logged in changelog section
  • Original publication date always preserved

Correction Log Format

text**Corrections & Updates:**
- [Date]: [Type of change] - [Brief description]
- [Date]: [Type of change] - [Brief description]

Disclosure Requirements

All corrections include:

  • Date and time of correction
  • Nature of the error
  • What was changed
  • Impact assessment (if applicable)

External Content Policy

Third-Party Links

  • Regular audits every 3 months for high-traffic pages
  • Broken links replaced or removed within 72 hours
  • Disclaimer for time-sensitive external content

Embedded Content

  • Cannot guarantee third-party accuracy
  • Remove misleading embeds immediately
  • Add warnings for outdated embedded content

User-Generated Content

  • Comments/forums moderated separately
  • Factual errors in comments flagged but not edited
  • Community corrections encouraged and credited

Special Circumstances

Embargo Violations

If we accidentally publish embargoed information:

  1. Immediate removal upon notification
  2. Public acknowledgment of the error
  3. Review of internal processes

Legal Issues

  • Copyright claims handled under DMCA Policy
  • Defamation concerns reviewed by legal counsel
  • Content may be temporarily unpublished during investigation

Systematic Errors

When patterns of errors are discovered:

  • Comprehensive audit of related content
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process improvements implemented
  • Public disclosure of corrective actions

Reader Recognition

We appreciate readers who help improve our accuracy:

  • Correction Contributors: Credited in corrections (with permission)
  • Regular Contributors: Featured in annual accuracy report
  • Bug Bounty: Special recognition for finding critical errors

Appeals Process

If you disagree with our correction decision:

  1. Submit detailed appeal to appeals@doordasherrewards.com
  2. Include additional evidence or context
  3. Response within 5 business days
  4. Final review by senior editorial team if needed

Contact Information

Primary Channels

  • Email: corrections@doordasherrewards.com
  • Form: Contact
  • Response Time: 24-72 hours for acknowledgment
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