Last Updated: January 2025
Complies with Google AdSense Publisher Policies & Google News Initiative standards
1. Purpose
IbomFocus strives to maintain the highest editorial standards to protect our readers and to preserve eligibility for Google AdSense and other advertising partners. This policy outlines how we identify, disclose, and correct errors in all published content (articles, videos, podcasts, social media, and newsletters).
2. Scope
Applies to every URL on ibomfocus.com, AMP pages, syndicated feeds, YouTube videos monetised through AdSense, and social posts that contain AdSense ad links or Google Ad Manager tags.
3. Types of Corrections
Minor (Typo/Format): spelling, punctuation, broken links, minor grammatical errors.
Major (Factual): incorrect names, dates, figures, quotes, or any error that could mislead a reader or affect decision-making.
Clarification: additional context needed to prevent misinterpretation.
Retraction: core facts are wrong; article may be withdrawn and replaced with a retraction notice.
4. Google-Compliant Correction Label
All major corrections display a bold, time-stamped label immediately above or below the article body:
Correction [dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm WAT]: An earlier version of this article stated X; it has been corrected to Y. IbomFocus regrets the error.
The label is:
- Visible on both desktop and mobile views.
- Present in the AMP version and Google News feed metadata.
- Not hidden behind expandable sections or paywalls.
6. Social Media & Video Monetised via AdSense
- Incorrect tweets/Facebook posts are either deleted or replied to with a correction within 2 business hours.
- YouTube videos containing AdSense ads receive an on-screen correction card and a pinned comment with the same label format.
- No monetised link is placed on a post until the correction is applied.
7. Reader Reporting Channels (clearly labelled in site footer)
- Email: corrections@ibomfocus.com
- WhatsApp/Signal: +234 802 223 2137
- Webform: ibomfocus.com/correction
All submissions are acknowledged within 24 hrs; major fixes are published within 72 hrs.
8. Editorial Workflow (AdSense-Safe)
- Verification by a senior editor independent of the original piece.
- Approval for retractions or legally sensitive corrections by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Publication of the labelled correction on all monetised pages/URLs.
- Re-indexing: we request Google News recrawl via Search Console’s URL Inspection tool.
- Log entry added to our public corrections page to maintain transparency for advertisers.
9. Repeated or Egregious Errors
- Three major errors on the same topic/author within 90 days triggers an internal audit.
- Failure to apply visible corrections may result in suspension of monetisation on that URL.
- Annual training on Google News Initiative fact-checking tools is mandatory for all editorial staff.
10. No Payment for Corrections
IbomFocus does not charge sources, subjects, or readers for publishing corrections. Accepting or offering money to withhold or delay a correction is strictly prohibited and will be reported to Google AdSense policy teams.
11. Public Corrections Log
A searchable, permanently accessible list of major corrections is maintained at:
ibomfocus.com/corrections
This page itself carries no advertising to avoid any perception of revenue motive.
12. Policy Review
This Correction Policy is reviewed quarterly against Google AdSense Publisher Policies and Google News content guidelines. Updates are date-stamped and summarised at the top of this document.
Report an error: corrections@ibomfocus.com | +234 806 322 2907
Public Corrections Log: ibomfocus.com/corrections
