Austin Sports News follows a facts-first standard for every public story and intelligence module.
Non-negotiables
- Never present demo, stub, or experimental model output as live fact.
- Never auto-publish predictions as facts. Label experimental work until validation clears.
- Source and freshness labels belong on live sports modules.
- Corrections are visible — we do not silently rewrite published claims.
- Sponsors may not influence predictions, indexes, rankings, or editorial conclusions.
Verification language
For uncertain facts (especially injuries and availability) we use only: Verified, Probable, Unconfirmed, or Conflicting.
Sourcing
Prefer official Tier-1 sources for critical facts. Social tips may lead reporting but cannot confirm critical facts alone. Attribute required sources and honor redistribution limits.
AI-assisted drafts
AI may assist draft generation. Publish decisions stay with human editors. We do not invent quotes or publish unverified injury claims.
