Welcome to Our Verification Standards
At Facts Check, we believe the internet doesn’t need more noise — it needs clarity. More noise is everywhere. Clarity? That’s rare. That’s why we exist.
We’re not just another news site throwing stories online and hoping for the best. Every claim, every statistic, every headline on this site is subjected to our rigorous truth-testing procedure before it earns the luxury of your attention.
Think of us as your news bodyguard against misinformation, fake news, and the unending scroll of unproven rumors.
How We Hunt for Truth
Our process isn’t magic — it’s method. Here’s what happens behind the scenes before an article hits your screen:
| Step | What We Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Source Triangulation | We never trust a single source. Every claim gets verified against at least 3 independent, credible sources. | One source can lie. Three sources telling the same story? That’s a pattern. |
| 2. Primary Document Dive | We chase original documents — government reports, court records, academic papers, official press releases | Secondhand accounts get mangled. Sources don’t lie (usually). |
| 3. Expert Cross-Examination | When topics get technical, we talk to experts who actually live and breathe that subject | A health claim needs a doctor’s eye. A money claim needs an economist’s lens. |
| 4. Context Check | Quotes aren’t just quoted — they’re placed in their proper context. No taking things out of context here | A sentence can lie even when every word is technically true. Context tells the real story. |
| 5. Reverse Image Search | Old photos pretending to be new? Fake videos? We catch them with digital forensics | Visual misinformation spreads fastest. We stop it cold. |
Our Truth Rating System
When we fact-check a claim, we don’t just say “true” or “false. We give you the nuance because reality is rarely black and white:
- Verified True — Confirmed by multiple authoritative sources
- Mostly True — Core fact is accurate but missing minor context
- Mixed/Partially True — Contains both accurate and false elements
- Misleading — Technically true but presented deceptively
- False — Debunked by evidence
- Fabricated — Completely made up with zero basis in reality
When We Get It Wrong (Because We’re Human)
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: sometimes we make mistakes. We’re not robots. We’re people who care deeply about accuracy, but we’re still human.
What happens when we mess up?
- We fix it, no hiding, no delay, right away
- We leave a transparent edit note at the bottom of the article showing what changed and when
- We learn from it and tighten our process so it doesn’t happen again
Your credibility is our currency. We don’t waste it.
You’re Part of This Truth Mission
We can’t catch everything. You can help us.
Spotted something that doesn’t add up? Found an error? Know a claim needs verifying?
Email us: contact@factscheck.co.uk
Every message gets read by our editorial team. Every tip gets investigated. We don’t just say we welcome feedback — we act on it.
What We’ll Never Do
- Never publish something because it’s convenient — only because it’s true
- Never sacrifice accuracy for speed — even when everyone else is racing
- Never hide corrections — transparency isn’t optional
- Never let pressure (from advertisers, politicians, or anyone) change the facts
- Never use AI-generated content without human verification — the human element is non-negotiable
Our Commitment to You
In a world drowning in misinformation, Facts Check is your lighthouse. We’re not perfect, but we’re persistent. We may not be the fastest, but we’re thorough. We’re not here to go viral — we’re here to go true.
This isn’t just a policy page. This is our promise to you.
And we intend to keep it.