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DevX’s reporters must adhere to industry-standard ethical principles regarding reporting. This signifies that our editorial team places significant emphasis on seeking the truth, safeguarding sources, reducing potential harm, and consistently aims for precision and transparency in all our published content.
As a foundation for the professional behavior of our editorial staff, we rely on the guidelines established by the Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics.
At DevX, we maintain stringent sourcing standards. Our reporters will always provide clear explanations of our sourcing methods and make every effort to safeguard sources’ confidentiality when it is appropriate.
If you are a communications professional or are communicating with us in an official capacity, we adhere to the following definitions:
By default, when conversing with reporters and editors at DevX, the conversation is considered “on the record.” In this mode, anything you say may be recorded, attributed to you, and quoted in our reporting.
We typically expect corporate communications professionals and individuals speaking to us officially to be on the record in nearly all cases. If you wish to deviate from this default, you must explicitly state your reasons for doing so each time.
Conversely, when a conversation is conducted “on background,” your statements are attributed more generally — such as to a “company spokesperson” — and we do not specifically identify you as the source. If you are a corporate communications professional communicating in your official capacity, we will not attribute you as “a source familiar” under any circumstances.
Going “on background” involves an agreement between you and the reporters or editors at DevX. The standard rules of such an agreement apply: you may propose going on background, and we will accept or decline your request. If we do not explicitly accept, there is no agreement. This means:
You cannot send statements to DevX reporters, assuming they will be treated as “on background” without prior agreement.
You cannot dictate how a statement should be attributed without prior discussion.
You cannot use phrases like “background, not for attribution,” as we do not accept this terminology; it is equivalent to “off the record.” Please be explicit in your intentions.
A key point to remember: you must request and receive our agreement every time.
The concept of “off the record” is straightforward: You converse with us, and we agree not to use any information from the conversation in our reporting unless we can source it through other means.
Like going “on background,” an “off the record” conversation is based on an agreement. If we disagree with the terms, the conversation is not considered off the record.
We do not readily agree to off-the-record discussions with corporate communications professionals or individuals speaking in official capacities unless there are specific justifications.
While we strive for accuracy in our reporting, occasional errors may occur.
If we identify a mistake in a story, our editors will promptly issue a correction. This correction will remove the inaccurate information and explain the error.
There are instances where additional information becomes available after we’ve published a story, extending the narrative or providing clarity without necessitating a correction. In these cases, we may choose to add or modify elements of the original story. Any such updates will be indicated at the bottom of the article, along with the time of the revision and a note explaining the changes made.
Furthermore, we may remove content if it is deemed to infringe on the intellectual property rights of a third party, violate other third-party rights, or breach applicable laws or regulations.
At DevX, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that the strength of our organization lies in the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our team, contributors, and audience.
We are committed to:
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Your input is essential, especially if you are concerned about our ethical standards. If you encounter anything on DevX that appears questionable or doesn’t align with our standards, please don’t hesitate to inform us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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