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Editorial Standards

Our commitment to accurate, reliable, and ethical sports journalism

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Our Mission

At GoLiveResults.com, our mission is to provide sports fans with accurate, timely, and comprehensive sports results, statistics, and news. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity and reliability in all our content.

Accuracy First

We prioritize accuracy above all else. Our team works diligently to ensure that all scores, statistics, and sports information are verified and up-to-date.

2. Core Editorial Principles

Accuracy and Verification

All sports results and statistics are cross-verified from multiple reliable sources before publication. We maintain rigorous fact-checking procedures and promptly correct any errors that may occur.

Timeliness

We understand the importance of real-time information in sports. Our systems are designed to provide updates as quickly as possible while maintaining accuracy standards.

Independence and Impartiality

Our editorial content is independent and free from external influence. We maintain impartiality in our reporting and do not show bias toward any teams, leagues, or athletes.

Transparency

We are transparent about our data sources and methodologies. When we use automated systems or third-party data providers, we disclose this information to our users.

3. Content Standards

Sports Results and Statistics

Our primary focus is providing reliable sports data including:

  • Live scores and match results
  • Player and team statistics
  • League standings and rankings
  • Fixture schedules and match previews
  • Historical data and records

News and Features

When publishing sports news and feature content, we adhere to:

  • Clear attribution of sources
  • Separation of fact from opinion
  • Respect for privacy and dignity
  • Avoidance of sensationalism

4. Source Verification

We employ multiple layers of verification for our sports data:

  • Official Sources: Primary data from official league and team sources
  • Multiple Verification: Cross-referencing across reputable sports data providers
  • Real-time Monitoring: Continuous updates during live events
  • Quality Control: Regular audits of data accuracy and completeness

When discrepancies occur, we prioritize official sources and provide clear indications of provisional or unverified data.

5. Corrections Policy

We are committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently:

  • Errors in scores or statistics are corrected immediately upon identification
  • Significant corrections are noted in our content where appropriate
  • Users can report potential errors through our contact form
  • We maintain correction logs for internal quality improvement

If you identify an error in our content, please contact us with specific details.

6. Advertising and Sponsorship

We maintain clear separation between editorial content and advertising:

  • All advertising content is clearly marked and distinguishable from editorial content
  • Sponsored content is explicitly labeled as such
  • Advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions or content
  • We do not accept payment for favorable coverage or placement

For more information about our advertising practices, visit our Advertising page.

7. User-Generated Content

While GoLiveResults.com primarily focuses on professionally curated sports data, we may feature user comments or contributions in certain sections. In these cases, we:

  • Moderate content to ensure it meets our community standards
  • Remove offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
  • Clearly distinguish user content from our editorial content
  • Reserve the right to remove any content that violates our standards

8. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect user privacy and comply with all applicable data protection laws:

  • We collect minimal data necessary for website functionality
  • User data is protected according to our Privacy Policy
  • We do not require user registration for accessing sports content
  • All data practices are transparent and user-controlled

For detailed information, please review our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages.

9. Contact and Feedback

We value feedback from our users and are committed to continuous improvement. If you have:

  • Suggestions for improving our service
  • Concerns about content accuracy
  • Questions about our editorial standards
  • Reports of potential errors

Please contact us through our contact form. We review all feedback and respond to legitimate concerns.

Contact Our Editorial Team

For questions about our editorial standards or to report concerns, please contact us through our contact form.