Last Updated: September 1, 2024
Why we stay neutral as a fact-checking organization, our credibility depends on staying independent from all political influences. This policy explains how we maintain that independence in everything we do.
Who this applies to:
Everyone representing our organization needs to follow these guidelines – from full-time staff and board members to contractors and representatives.
Our core beliefs
- We don’t take sides in politics – no endorsements, no favorites
- We make decisions based on facts, not political pressure
- We’re clear about separating personal political views from our work
- We take responsibility for maintaining our neutrality
How we stay neutral in our communications
- We never make political statements or endorsements as an organization
- Our public voice stays focused on facts, not politics
Using our resources
- Our money, platforms, and events are for fact-checking, not politics
- We keep our work separate from political campaigns and advocacy
Personal political lives
- You can be politically active in your private life
- Just don’t connect your political activities to our organization
Working with political groups
- Any interaction with political entities gets carefully reviewed
- We maintain professional distance while staying accessible to all sides
When things go wrong
- Breaking these rules will lead to a review and possible disciplinary action
- An independent compliments team handles complaints about neutrality compliance.team@factcheck.by
Keeping Current We review this policy every year to make sure it’s working and up to date.
Final Note: Our neutrality isn’t just a policy – it’s who we are. It’s how we maintain trust and do our job effectively. When in doubt, ask yourself: “Could this make people question our independence?” If the answer might be yes, let’s talk about it.