DNPA Code of Ethics

At LoudFact, journalistic integrity is not just a value - it’s a responsibility. As a proud member of digital news ecosystem, LoudFact fully subscribes to the principles laid out in the DNPA Code of Ethics. This code serves as a cornerstone in our commitment to fair, accurate, transparent, and accountable journalism.

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) established a Code of Ethics to provide a standardized framework that all digital publishers can follow. It ensures that digital journalism in India remains:

- Fact-based and non-partisan

- Respectful of laws and due process

- Accountable to readers

- Free from malicious misinformation

Accuracy & Fairness

- We fact-check every article using trusted sources and never intentionally mislead or misrepresent.

- Headlines and visuals are truthful and never sensationalized.

Independence & Impartiality

- Our reporting remains free of political or corporate interference.

- Opinions are clearly marked and never disguised as news.

Transparency & Accountability

- We disclose potential conflicts of interest when relevant.

- Readers can contact us to request clarifications or challenge facts.

Respect for Privacy & Dignity

- We respect the dignity and privacy of individuals and avoid reporting that causes undue harm.

- In sensitive cases, such as minors or survivors of violence, identities are protected unless consent is given.

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

- We follow a structured grievance redressal process, allowing readers to raise complaints under the IT Rules, 2021.

- Complaints can be directed to: [email protected]

LoudFact ensures all content adheres to:

- Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

- Relevant laws related to defamation, contempt of court, and decency

- Platform standards for safe, non-malicious publishing

Internal Training: Our editorial and content teams are regularly trained on ethical standards.

Editorial Reviews: Content is vetted by senior editors for compliance.

Third-Party Audits: When necessary, we invite external review to ensure unbiased compliance.

We invite our readers to report any ethical concerns related to our published content.

📧 Email: [email protected]

📄 Include: Article link, your concern, and any supporting evidence

⏱ Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 working days

At LoudFact, ethical journalism is at the heart of everything we do. By adhering to the DNPA Code of Ethics, we ensure that our readers receive content that is trustworthy, lawful, and respectful of public interest.

Thank you for holding us to the highest standards.

Reach us at [email protected] or via our Contact Page.