Independence and conflicts
Coverage should not be sold, traded, or shaped by undisclosed financial relationships.
Any sponsorship, affiliate relationship, or conflict that could reasonably affect coverage should be disclosed clearly.
Fairness and restraint
Stories should be framed in proportion to the verified facts. Sensationalism, click-driven distortion, and unsupported personal allegations undermine trust.
When a subject of reporting is criticized or accused, the relevant source basis and available context should be included.
Originality and attribution
Formula Circuit Media should not plagiarize, lightly rewrite, or conceal dependence on another outlet's reporting.
If a story materially relies on reporting or documents from elsewhere, the source should be credited.
Technology and AI
AI tools may support workflow efficiency, but they do not replace verification, judgment, or accountability.
The publication standard remains the same regardless of tooling: if a claim cannot be responsibly supported, it should not be published as fact.