Corrections policy
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Accuracy is central to how RiftDaily covers League of Legends, esports, and the wider Riot Games ecosystem. We work to verify information before publication, but mistakes can happen. When we get something wrong, our responsibility is to correct it and make significant changes clear to readers.
This corrections policy explains how to report an error, how we evaluate requests, and how we distinguish factual corrections from clarifications and new developments. It applies to our news reports, interviews, patch coverage, esports articles, guides, headlines, images, and other editorial content.
Our commitment to accuracy
We aim to publish information that is accurate, appropriately sourced, and clear about what is known and what remains uncertain. If a factual error comes to our attention, we assess it on the available evidence and correct confirmed mistakes as promptly as reasonably practicable.
Our responsibility does not end when an article is published. We may revisit reporting when a source issues a correction, new facts emerge, or a reader identifies a potential mistake. We aim to be transparent about changes that materially affect the meaning of a story.
How to report an error
If you believe an article contains incorrect information, a misleading statement, or an important omission, please email contact@riftdaily.com with the subject line Correction request. You can also use our contact page.
To help us assess the issue, please include:
- The URL of the article or page.
- The specific claim, headline, statistic, quotation, image, or caption you believe is incorrect.
- A brief explanation of what should be checked or changed.
- Supporting evidence, preferably a link to an original source, official announcement, or relevant documentation.
Anyone can raise a concern, whether or not they are mentioned in the article. Please avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive personal information. We consider good-faith reports from readers, players, teams, sources, and other parties.
How we review correction requests
We review requests in light of the available evidence. Depending on the subject, this may involve checking the original source, reviewing official Riot Games information or tournament records, examining an interview or broadcast, or consulting the contributor responsible for the article.
We give particular attention to errors that could change a reader's understanding of a story, such as an incorrect match result, a misquoted statement, a mistaken patch number, or an unconfirmed release date presented as official.
If we establish that a claim was wrong, we correct it. If the original reporting was accurate but could reasonably be misunderstood, we may clarify it. If a request is not supported by the evidence, we may leave the article unchanged. We aim to handle substantive concerns promptly, but cannot promise a fixed response or resolution time for every request.
Corrections, clarifications, and updates
Corrections
A correction addresses a factual mistake in the information originally published. This could involve an inaccurate score, player name, roster status, patch detail, quotation, or release date. Material corrections are identified as corrections, not disguised as routine updates.
Clarifications
A clarification provides context or more precise wording where a statement could mislead readers, even if it was not strictly false. For example, we might clarify that a balance change appeared on the Public Beta Environment (PBE) rather than on live servers.
Updates
An update adds information that became available after publication. Examples include an official announcement confirming a previously reported rumor, revised patch notes, or a newly confirmed tournament schedule. A later development does not automatically mean the earlier report was incorrect.
Minor edits
Spelling, punctuation, formatting, broken links, and other small changes that do not affect an article's factual meaning may be made without a public notice.
How we display corrections
When a correction materially changes the meaning of an article, we aim to add a visible, dated notice to the article. The notice should explain the nature of the original error and what has been corrected. The inaccurate information in the article itself is also amended so readers are not left with a misleading account.
For particularly significant issues, we may use an editor's note to provide additional context. We do not silently remove or rewrite substantial factual errors in a way that conceals a correction. Minor editorial improvements do not require a formal notice or a complete change log.
We aim to preserve meaningful publication and update dates. An article's original publication date should not be changed merely to make older reporting appear new, and a minor edit alone does not justify presenting a story as substantially updated.
Developing stories, patch notes, and leaks
Gaming and esports coverage changes quickly. Riot Games can revise patch notes, PBE changes may never reach the live game, tournament organizers may correct results or schedules, and roster reports can develop as new sources come forward.
We distinguish between a report that was wrong when published and one that accurately reflected the information available at the time. If an article clearly identified a leak or rumor as unconfirmed and later information confirms or disproves it, we would generally treat that as a developing-story update. If we incorrectly presented an unverified claim as confirmed, a correction may be necessary.
We also aim to update relevant guides and reference pages when important game changes come to our attention. Because older articles cover different patches, seasons, and regions, we cannot guarantee that every archived guide will always reflect the latest version of a game.
Headlines, images, and social media
Our standards apply beyond article text. An incorrect headline, misleading image caption, inaccurate graphic, or social media post can require a correction too. Where a material error appears on a platform we control, we aim to address it there when practical, whether through an edit, a replacement, or a follow-up correction.
We also distinguish a factual correction from a change made solely for clarity, presentation, or search visibility. The latter should not be used to conceal an error.
Retractions, removals, and disputes
Correcting an article is generally preferable to deleting it. We do not ordinarily remove accurate, relevant reporting simply because it is disputed or unfavorable to someone mentioned in the story.
In exceptional circumstances, retraction or removal may be appropriate, for example when a story contains serious errors that cannot be adequately repaired, or when privacy, safety, legal, or rights-related concerns require a different response. Where appropriate and feasible, we aim to explain a significant retraction or removal to readers.
Disagreement with an opinion, prediction, ranking, or piece of analysis does not, by itself, establish a factual error. We evaluate correction requests on their merits, regardless of whether they come from a reader, a source, an advertiser, or an organization covered by RiftDaily.
Contact and related policies
To request a correction or raise a concern about published content, email contact@riftdaily.com or visit our contact page. Including the article URL and evidence helps us review your request.
This policy works alongside our editorial policy, which explains our broader standards for accuracy, sourcing, independence, and reporting on leaks. You can also learn more about the publication on our About RiftDaily page.
We may revise this policy as our editorial processes evolve. When we make meaningful changes, we update the review date shown at the top of this page.