Corrections Policy

Last updated: May 2026

The Fetch is committed to accuracy. When we get something wrong, we fix it openly and transparently. This page explains how.

Types of changes

Not all changes to an article are corrections. We distinguish between three types of post-publication change:

Substantive corrections are changes to factual claims, statistics, names, attributions, or any information that materially affects how a reader understands the article. These corrections are always disclosed.

Updates add new information to developing stories, expand coverage of a topic, or note changes to referenced situations. These are disclosed when they matter to readers who have already read the article.

Minor edits include typo corrections, formatting fixes, link repairs, and other non-material changes. These are not separately disclosed.

How substantive corrections are made

When a substantive correction is required, we do the following:

We make the correction as quickly as possible, replacing the inaccurate text with the correct version.

A correction note is added at the top or bottom of the article. The note clearly states a correction was made, what was wrong, and what was changed.

The article’s “Last updated” date is changed to show the correction date. This allows readers to see that the article has been revised.

If an inaccuracy is significant—such as an incorrect health recommendation, a misattributed quote, or a major factual error in a news piece—the correction note remains permanently visible on the article.

How to flag an error

If you spot an error in a published article, please tell us. The fastest way is to contact us with the article URL and a description of what you believe is incorrect.

We aim to acknowledge correction requests within a reasonable timeframe and to act on verified errors as soon as practical.

Unpublishing

In rare cases, we may unpublish an article. This happens if the article contains an unverifiable claim that cannot be corrected or raises serious legal or safety concerns. When we unpublish, the article URL will display an explanatory notice rather than a generic error page. This ensures readers arriving from other sources understand what happened.

We do not unpublish articles to suppress criticism, hide editorial errors, or accommodate commercial interests.

Contact

To flag an error or request a correction, contact us.