Effective Date: January 22, 2026
The Panopticon is committed to accuracy and transparency. We take errors seriously and correct them promptly.
Our Standards
- We correct factual errors as soon as we become aware of them
- Corrections are made transparently and prominently
- We distinguish between substantive corrections and minor fixes
Types of Corrections
Substantive Corrections: Errors of fact, misattributions, or mistakes that materially affect the meaning or understanding of an article.
Examples:
- Incorrect dates, statistics, or factual claims
- Misquoting sources
- Misidentifying individuals or organizations
- Errors in analysis based on incorrect facts
Minor Corrections: Typographical errors, grammatical mistakes, or formatting issues that do not affect the substance of the article.
Examples:
- Spelling errors
- Grammatical mistakes
- Formatting issues
- Broken links (updated silently)
How We Correct
Substantive Corrections:
- Added to the top of the article in a clearly marked “Correction” section
- Include the date of the correction
- Explain what was incorrect and what the correct information is
- Original error may be noted for transparency
Minor Corrections:
- Corrected silently within the article
- Not noted in a correction notice
Requesting a Correction
If you believe we have made an error:
Email: editor@panopticon.press
Include:
- Link to the article
- Specific error you’re reporting
- Correct information
- Supporting evidence (if applicable)
We will:
- Acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
- Investigate the claim
- Make a correction if the error is verified
- Respond to you about our decision
Timeframe
- Urgent factual errors: Corrected within 24 hours
- Other substantive errors: Corrected within 48 hours
- Minor corrections: Corrected as soon as practical