Ethics and policies:
Stet News is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that adheres to the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics, and belongs to the Institute for Nonprofit News, operating in accordance with its standards for financial transparency and editorial independence.
Editorial independence:
As a nonprofit, Stet accepts gifts, grants and sponsorships from individuals, organizations and foundations to help with our general operations, coverage of specific topics and special projects. Accepting financial support does not mean we give preferential treatment to donors or endorse their products, services or opinions. Our news judgments are made independently — not based on or influenced by donors or any revenue source. We do not give supporters the rights to assign, review or edit content. As a news nonprofit, we avoid accepting charitable donations from anonymous sources, government entities, political parties, elected officials or candidates seeking public office. Whenever a story mentions a major funder or a member of our Board of Directors or Community Advisory Board, we will disclose that relationship in the story. We make public our revenue sources and donors who give $5,000 or more per year.
Corrections and clarifications:
We are committed to the highest standards of accuracy and correcting our mistakes.
To request a correction or clarification, email us at stet@stetnews.org and let us know your concerns. Our editors will re-examine the published information and make a formal response as soon as possible.
Clarifications and corrections will be published in the newsletter and/or on the platforms in which the information in question appeared. The correction or clarification will be noted and appended to archived stories.
Editorial conflicts of interest:
Stet News is committed to avoiding conflicts of interest, real or perceived, that may compromise integrity or impartiality, or may damage the news organization’s credibility.
Our journalists will not work on stories or projects in which they have a vested financial interest. However, they may moderate panels or speak at events so long as their role is purely journalistic.
Stet journalists do not accept meals or gifts from people they may write about, or from representatives of businesses and governments they may cover.
They do not engage in political activities, such as supporting candidates. Even small actions such as putting up yard signs are not allowed.
Stet employees always pay their way when traveling for editorial purposes.
