Policies

Ethics Policy

As OneCricket, we believe in maintaining the highest ethical standards in our reporting and content creation. Our ethics policy includes the following principles:

  1. Accuracy: OneCricket strives to ensure that all news and information published on our website is accurate and factually correct. If OneCricket makes any errors, OneCricket will promptly correct them and transparently acknowledge them to our readers.
  2. Impartiality: OneCricket is committed to being impartial in our reporting and content creation. We will represent all sides of a story and avoid personal opinions or biases that could influence our reporting.
  3. Privacy: OneCricket respects the privacy of individuals and will not publish any personal information without their consent. OneCricket will not use hidden cameras or other intrusive methods to gather information.
  4. Conflict of Interest: OneCricket will avoid any conflicts of interest that could compromise our integrity. OneCricket will disclose any financial or personal relationships with individuals or organizations mentioned in our reporting.
  5. Plagiarism: OneCricket will not engage in any plagiarism or other forms of intellectual property theft. OneCricket will properly cite all sources and ensure that all content is original.
  6. Respect: OneCricket will promote respect and avoid any discriminatory language or behavior. OneCricket will not use derogatory terms or any content that could be considered offensive.
  7. Transparency: OneCricket will be transparent in our practices and policies. OneCricket will clearly state our editorial guidelines, ownership, and any affiliations with other organizations.

By adhering to these principles, OneCricket aims to build a reputation for integrity and credibility in our reporting and content creation. We welcome feedback and will review and update our ethics policy as needed to ensure that we continue to meet these high standards.

Actionable Feedback Policy

As OneCricket, we value feedback from our readers and are committed to using it to improve our content and services. Our actionable feedback policy includes the following principles:

  1. Accessibility: OneCricket will make it easy for our readers to provide feedback by providing multiple channels for communication, such as email, social media, and contact forms on our website.
  2. Acknowledgment: OneCricket will acknowledge all feedback received and respond promptly to any questions or concerns.
  3. Review: OneCricket will review all feedback received and use it to inform our content and services. We will consider all feedback, both positive and negative, and use it to make improvements.
  4. Action: OneCricket will take action based on the feedback received. If we receive feedback about a specific issue or problem, OneCricket will take steps to address it promptly.
  5. Transparency: OneCricket will be transparent about how we use feedback to inform our content and services. OneCricket will communicate any changes or improvements made based on feedback received.
  6. Appreciation: OneCricket will show our appreciation for feedback by thanking our readers for taking the time to provide it. We understand that feedback is valuable and helps us to better serve our readers.

By adhering to these principles, OneCricket aims to create a culture of actionable feedback that helps us to continually improve our content and services. OneCricket welcomes feedback from our readers and encourages them to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions for improvement.

Fact Checking Policy

As a cricket news and content website, OneCricket is committed to providing accurate and factually correct information to our readers. Our fact-checking policy includes the following principles:

  1. Verification: OneCricket will verify all information and sources used in our reporting and content creation. We will use multiple sources to corroborate information and ensure that it is accurate.
  2. Correction: OneCricket will promptly correct any errors that are identified in our reporting. We will transparently acknowledge any corrections made to our readers.
  3. Impartiality: OneCricket will be impartial in our fact-checking and will verify all information, regardless of whether it supports or contradicts our editorial position.
  4. Transparency: OneCricket will be transparent about our fact-checking process and provide information on the sources used to verify information.
  5. Expertise: OneCricket will consult with experts in the relevant fields to verify information and ensure its accuracy.
  6. Plagiarism: OneCricket will not engage in any plagiarism or other forms of intellectual property theft. We will properly cite all sources and ensure that all content is original.

By adhering to these principles, OneCricket aims to provide our readers with accurate and factually correct information. We welcome feedback from our readers and will review and update our fact-checking policy as needed to ensure that we continue to meet these high standards.

Corrections Policy

At OneCricket, we strive to provide accurate and reliable information to our readers. However, we understand that errors can occur despite our best efforts. Our corrections policy includes the following principles:

  1. Promptness: OneCricket will promptly correct any errors that are identified in our reporting or content creation.
  2. Transparency: OneCricket will be transparent about any corrections made to our reporting or content. We will clearly indicate where the error occurred, what the correct information is, and when the correction was made.
  3. Accessibility: OneCricket will make corrections visible and easily accessible to our readers. Corrections will be posted on the relevant article page and in a separate corrections section on our website.
  4. Responsibility: OneCricket takes responsibility for errors that occur in our reporting or content creation. We will work to identify the cause of the error and take steps to prevent it from happening again in the future.
  5. Apology: OneCricket will offer an apology when appropriate for any errors that cause harm or offense to our readers.

By adhering to these principles, OneCricket aims to maintain the trust of our readers by providing accurate and reliable information. We welcome feedback from our readers and will review and update our corrections policy as needed to ensure that we continue to meet these high standards.

Unnamed Sources Policy

At OneCricket, we take the use of unnamed sources in our reporting seriously. Our unnamed sources policy includes the following principles:

  1. Verification: OneCricket will verify the credibility and reliability of any unnamed sources before using their information in our reporting. We will use multiple sources to corroborate the information provided by the unnamed source.
  2. Disclosure: OneCricket will disclose the reason for using an unnamed source and provide as much information as possible about the source without compromising their anonymity.
  3. Limitations: OneCricket will limit the use of unnamed sources in our reporting. We will only use unnamed sources when there is no other way to obtain the information and when it is of significant public interest.
  4. Approval: OneCricket will require approval from the editor-in-chief or a senior editor before using information from an unnamed source.
  5. Context: OneCricket will provide context for the information provided by the unnamed source. We will explain why the information is important and how it fits into the larger story.
  6. Confidentiality: OneCricket will take steps to protect the confidentiality of our unnamed sources. We will not reveal their identity or any identifying information without their permission, except as required by law.

By adhering to these principles, OneCricket aims to maintain the trust of our readers by using unnamed sources responsibly and ethically. We welcome feedback from our readers and will review and update our unnamed sources policy as needed to ensure that we continue to meet these high standards.