Editorial Standards

Al Sourya – Editorial Standards

(General Newsroom Policy)

Last updated: 'March' 2026

This page explains how Al Sourya maintains editorial independence, corrects errors, and manages copyright and content reuse. It replaces separate editorial integrity documents to make our newsroom standards transparent and easy to understand.

1. Editorial Principles and Integrity

Mission: Al Sourya aims to inform the public with accurate, independent, and balanced reporting that reflects facts, not opinion or influence.

Independence

Editorial decisions are made solely by Famia Media Group editors and journalists.

Commercial partners, advertisers, or sponsors cannot influence news content.

Staff disclose potential conflicts of interest; management reassigns work when necessary.

Accuracy and verification

Facts are verified with at least two reliable sources whenever possible.

Statistics, quotes, and images are clearly attributed.

Anonymous sources are used sparingly and verified by editors.

Fairness and right of reply

Anyone subject to significant criticism or allegations is given an opportunity to respond.

We respect privacy, dignity, and the safety of individuals, especially minors and victims of violence.

Use of AI and automation

AI tools may assist in transcription, translation, or technical processing.

AI does not replace editorial judgment, investigation, or fact-checking.

Any AI-generated or assisted media is labeled accordingly and reviewed by editors before publication.

Photo and video integrity

Images or videos are not digitally altered in misleading ways.

Captions provide context; third-party assets are used under license or fair use.

Community engagement

Reader comments are moderated under the comments policy.

Hate speech, harassment, or spam will not be tolerated.

2. Corrections and Updates

Commitment to accuracy: We correct errors quickly and transparently.

Minor edits: Spelling or grammar fixes that do not affect meaning may be made without notice.

Substantive corrections

Factual errors are corrected with a clear note at the end of the article, such as: "Correction [date]: A previous version misstated ..."

Major updates receive a new timestamp and, where appropriate, an explanatory note.

How to request a correction

Email us at editor@AlSourya.com with the article URL, correction details, and supporting evidence.

Requests are reviewed by an editor within 48 hours.

Right of reply

We fairly consider responses or clarifications from individuals or organizations mentioned in our coverage.

3. Copyright, Reuse, and Takedown Requests

Ownership

All text, images, videos, and audio published on Al Sourya are owned or licensed by Famia Media Group. The platform’s digital framework and advertising infrastructure are owned by Codevation Ltd., which retains global digital advertising rights.

Permitted reuse

You may quote or share short excerpts up to 100 words with attribution and a direct link to Al Sourya.

Full reproduction, translation, or broadcasting requires written permission.

Takedown requests

If you believe any material violates your copyright or privacy, contact legal@AlSourya.com with the following:

Your name and contact details.

Exact URL of the content.

Proof of ownership or reason for removal.

Requests are acknowledged within 3 business days and resolved as quickly as possible.

Prohibited uses

Republishing or selling our content without permission.

Editing or altering content in a misleading way.

Using Al Sourya content for deceptive or illegal activities.

4. Contact and Feedback

Editorial Team

Editorial inquiries: newsroom@AlSourya.com

Corrections

Corrections and updates: editor@AlSourya.com

Legal

Legal and copyright: legal@AlSourya.com

Postal Address

Postal address: Famia Media Group – Al Sourya Office, Damascus, Syria