Content Moderation Policy

1. Editorial Review Process

All content on Threats.watch undergoes editorial review before publication. Our process includes:

• Source Verification

  All claims must be supported by verifiable sources such as court documents, credible news coverage, government records, or academic publications.

• Human Review

  While we use AI-assisted research tools, all final publication decisions are made by human editors who evaluate accuracy, relevance, and public interest.

• Tier Classification

  Entities are classified into five threat tiers based on documented evidence. Higher tiers (1-3) require stronger evidentiary standards.

2. Content Standards

We apply the following standards to all content:

What We Publish:

• Documented actions and statements by public figures
• Information from credible, verifiable sources
• Claims relevant to threats against democratic institutions
• Connections between entities supported by evidence

What We Do Not Publish:

• Unverified allegations or rumors
• Private information about non-public figures
• Content based solely on social media posts without corroboration
• Personal opinions presented as facts

3. User-Submitted Content

We accept submissions from the public through our submission form. All submissions are:

• Reviewed by Editorial Staff

  Submissions are not published automatically. Each submission is evaluated by our editorial team.

• Verified Against Sources

  We verify all claims against the sources provided and may conduct additional research.

• Subject to Rejection

  We reserve the right to reject any submission that does not meet our editorial standards.

4. Dispute Resolution

We maintain a formal process for disputing content through our dispute form. Disputes may be filed for:

• Factual errors in published content
• Missing context that changes the meaning of a claim
• Source issues (broken links, misattributed sources)
• Removal requests with compelling justification

All disputes are reviewed within 5-7 business days. We will respond to the submitter (if contact information is provided) and update content as appropriate.

5. Moderation Decision Records

We maintain records of all content moderation decisions, including:

• Publication decisions (what content was published and when)
• Content edits (what was changed and why)
• Removal decisions (what was removed and the justification)
• Dispute resolutions (how disputes were handled)

These records are retained for legal compliance and transparency purposes. They may be disclosed in response to valid legal process.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Our content includes links to third-party sources. We:

• Do not control third-party content
• Provide links for source verification only
• May use archive links when original sources become unavailable
• Are not responsible for changes to linked content

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Content Moderation Policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with a revised "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

For questions about our content moderation practices, please contact us.