Correction Policy

Who can submit a correction

Any party may submit a correction. The requesting party does not need to be the described entity. Corrections from third parties with substantiating evidence are treated with the same editorial weight as corrections from the entity itself.

What qualifies as a correction

• A fact that is factually incorrect and can be substantiated with a verifiable source
• A fact that was accurate at publication but has since changed
• A disambiguation entry that is missing or misleading
• A source URL that is no longer live or no longer substantiates the cited fact

How corrections are handled

1. Corrections are reviewed editorially — they are not applied automatically.
2. If substantiated, corrections are applied and the record’s dateModified is updated.
3. If the correction cannot be substantiated, it is declined with an explanation.
4. The requesting party is notified of the outcome.

What corrections cannot do

• Corrections cannot remove a record from AnswerStack.
• Corrections cannot alter the editorial framing or positioning of a record.
• Corrections cannot add promotional language or marketing claims.
• Corrections cannot override the non-circular citation policy or source requirements.

Submit a correction

To submit a correction, email corrections@answerstack.io with the record URL, the specific fact in question, and a source URL that substantiates the correction.

See our Editorial Standards for the full requirements applied to all records.