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Editorial Standards
GM Commerce, a media group, is committed to developing and growing cutting-edge editorial media brands that maintain strict adherence to journalistic and editorial integrity.
Our editorial guidelines and commitment to quality reporting are steadfast cornerstones in everything we do. We consistently hold ourselves to rigorous and exceptional standards, while fostering an environment that encourages passion, enhances collaboration, and honors all voices and identities.
Our editorial guidelines are designed to offer our teams and contributors guidance on what to avoid while giving the public a clear understanding of what to expect from us.
However, we acknowledge that the intricacies of real life cannot be condensed into a simple set of rules. We advocate for open dialogue and discussions with colleagues and supervisors about particular scenarios, rather than trying to draft an ethics policy that covers every potential dilemma.
Monetization Strategies: Subscriptions, Advertising, and Partnership Revenues
At GM Commerce, our editorial networks and business ventures are financially supported through a variety of means. These include consumer subscription sales, advertising, editorial sponsorships, branded and affiliate content.
However, and importantly, these business activities never compromise the integrity or influence the content of our editorial teams.
Each type of content related to advertisers or sponsors is clearly marked as "Presented by," "Paid Content For," or "Advertiser Content," as needed.
Presented by: This content is created by our editorial teams independently but is funded by advertisers. It is clearly disclosed on our websites, distribution partners, and social media as "Presented by" the specific sponsor.
Paid Content For: This content is funded by an advertiser and produced with GM Commerce's involvement. Advertisers may have input on general topics or themes, but GM Commerce editorial teams have full editorial control and the advertiser has no control, review, or approval rights.
Affiliate: Some content includes affiliate links, which means we earn a commission on purchases made through those links. Disclosures are included when affiliate links are used.
Advertisements do not represent the views of GM Commerce or our editorial teams.
Advertising Policies
GM Commerce's advertising team and partners uphold our company's values of truth, transparency, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our network of vendors, contributors, and clients.
These values guide our cultural initiatives, partnerships, and the content we produce on behalf of advertisers, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and community standards for online advertising. We prioritize honesty and transparency, prohibiting false, misleading, or deceptive content. Discriminatory practices that harm underrepresented populations are strictly forbidden, and we reserve the right to reject any advertisement or client for any reason.
Disclosure and Ethics: Handling Conflicts, Activism, and Transparency
GM Commerce prides itself on the editorial independence of its newsrooms, with staff and contributors dedicated to maintaining this independence. They will steer clear of activities that might compromise their journalistic integrity. When conflicts of interest occur, such as through personal or familial connections, financial investments or contributions, or working with or promoting an organization under coverage, the involved editorial team member or contributor will be recused from the coverage or will disclose the conflict publicly.
Though GM Commerce has numerous investors, these investors do not have any influence over our reporting or our internal editorial processes.
Accuracy, Corrections, and Updates
GM Commerce strives for content accuracy upon publication. If necessary, we transparently update stories to reflect new information that enhances or alters the original narrative.
Corrections are issued promptly for factual errors or misleading typos.
If you have caught an error in one of our stories, you can contact our editorial team at admin@gmcommerce.co.
Social Media
GM Commerce hires editorial employees for their strong, expert voices, recognizing their ability to nurture positive communities and influence our social media platforms and their personal channels.
All employees are expected to adhere to GM Commerce’s social media policy and the policies set forth by their respective teams and other applicable guidelines.
Integrity of Our Editorial Team and Online Harassment
GM Commerce acknowledges the increasing prevalence of online and offline harassment and its potentially life-altering effects on individuals. We are committed to protecting our employees and contractors from such behaviors through proactive measures.
Should a GM Commerce employee be implicated in perpetrating or endorsing harassment, we will take decisive steps to address the situation.
Editorial Guidelines for Restricted Content
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All content must refrain from stereotyping, inaccurately portraying, or attacking individuals or groups based on age, national origin, race, ethnicity, color, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, family status, or disability.
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Content cannot promote or glorify violence, crime, or obscenity.
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Content should not be offensive, disturbing, or likely to provoke outrage or negative community sentiment.
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Content must not facilitate or promote illegal products, services, or activities.
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Content should avoid fraudulent, defamatory, or harassing content directed at any individual or group.
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Content must portraying minors (or individuals appearing underage) in a sexually suggestive or age-inappropriate manner.