Guidelines

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Company: USA News, LLC
Website: https://usanews.com

Editorial Mission
USA News, LLC is committed to delivering accurate, independent, and transparent journalism. These guidelines outline our standards for content quality, contributor expectations, and legal compliance.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

• All published content should be factually accurate and verifiable to the best of the contributor's and editorial team's knowledge. However, we cannot guarantee accuracy or completeness, and encourage readers to independently verify information when making decisions based on published content.
  
  

• Editors review articles for clarity, structure, consistency, and neutrality.
  
  

• Contributors are responsible for citing credible sources when presenting claims, data, or statistics.

Corrections and Clarifications

• Factual errors brought to our attention are reviewed promptly.
  
  

• Substantial corrections are clearly labeled within the article.
  
  

• For defamation or misinformation reports, please email pr@usanews.com and include the article URL, a detailed reason, and any supporting evidence. We aim to review and respond within 72 hours.

Contributor Guidelines

• Articles must be original, unpublished, and free from plagiarism.
  
  

• Contributors are solely responsible for disclosing any conflicts of interest, relevant affiliations, use of AI tools, or sponsorships.
  
  

• If content is disclosed as AI-generated or reasonably appears to be, we may label it to comply with laws such as the EU AI Act (effective August 2, 2025). Similarly, if content is disclosed as sponsored or promotional, we may label it as such. However, we are not obligated to conduct investigations, confirm disclosures, or apply labels consistently or retroactively. We do not independently verify these disclosures and cannot guarantee that all content is accurately labeled.
  
  

• Content must not include hate speech, discriminatory language, or unverified health or investment advice.
  
  

• Submission of content does not guarantee publication. We reserve the right to accept, reject, or remove content at our sole discretion, with or without explanation.
  
  

• Readers should assume that contributor content has not been independently fact-checked or verified. All contributor articles are published as is. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content, and we disclaim all liability arising from reliance on such content. Readers should always perform their own due diligence before making decisions based on any published material. We do not verify whether AI tools were used in content creation unless explicitly disclosed. AI-generated content may include factual errors, hallucinations, or omissions. Readers should independently verify all such content before relying on it.

Indemnification
Contributors agree to indemnify and hold harmless USA News, LLC from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of or related to their submitted content, including but not limited to inaccuracies, failure to disclose sponsorships or AI usage, intellectual property violations, or any breach of these guidelines.

Editorial Independence

• Contributors and advertisers do not influence editorial decisions.
  
  

• Our editorial staff does not edit or endorse third-party contributor content.
  
  

• Branded or sponsored content is reviewed for ethical and legal standards.

Accessibility and Inclusion

• Content is created to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  
  

• Alt text and keyboard navigation supported
  
  

• Language should be plain, professional, and accessible

Ethics and Compliance
Our content follows:

• SPJ Code of Ethics
  
  

• Reuters Editorial Handbook
  
  

• AP & BBC standards
  
  

• EU Digital Services Act (DSA)
  
  

• FTC Endorsement Guidelines
  
  

• EU AI Act (as applicable)
  
  

• COPPA, DMCA, and U.S. state privacy laws

How to Submit an Article or Story Pitch

We welcome submissions from thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and independent writers. If you have a story idea or original article you'd like to contribute, please email us at pr@usanews.com. Our editorial team reviews all pitches and submissions for clarity, relevance, and fit with our publication. While we strive to respond within two weeks, we cannot guarantee feedback for every submission.

Marketing & Sponsored Content Inquiries

If you are interested in guaranteed placements, sponsored articles, or promotional coverage across our publishing partner network, please contact our authorized media partner at pr@mediafeature.com. Sponsored content is clearly labeled and must comply with our legal and ethical guidelines.

ContactEditorial feedback or corrections: pr@usanews.com