EDITORIAL GUIDELINES OF RATINGBET.COM

PREAMBLE

This document provides the foundational principles and operational standards for the Company's editorial team ( the "Editorial Team"). This policy serves as a mandate to uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, ethical reporting.

All specific terminology utilized herein shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions stipulated in the Company's official Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

KEY PRINCIPLES

The Editorial Team is committed to three core principles:

• Accessibility: Making sure the Website is usable and available to all users.
• Neutrality: Maintaining content that is impartial and unbiased.
• Accountability: Upholding responsibility for the accuracy and quality of everything we publish.

CODE OF JOURNALIST ETHICS

Managing Conflicts of Interest

To uphold ethical standards, journalists and authors must inform the editor-in-chief before publishing content if any of the following circumstances apply:

• The content features information about the journalist's or author's family members or close acquaintances.
• The journalist or author has a direct or indirect personal connection to the subjects, events, or individuals covered.
• The journalist or author holds personal stakes that could potentially create a conflict with their professional duties.

Upholding Integrity
Journalists must not exploit their position for personal gain or to give unfair advantages to others. If content is found to have been published for personal or third-party benefit, the Editorial Team reserves the right to promptly remove it.

Social Media Responsibility

A journalist's behavior and comments, both on and off the clock, impact the Company's reputation. Therefore, conduct must align with both general ethical norms and professional journalistic standards. You must adhere to the following:

• Refrain from using offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate language.
• Get prior approval from the editor-in-chief before publicly sharing any information deemed internal or of public interest.
• Avoid expressing the Editorial Team's official position without receiving explicit authorization.

CONTENT CATEGORIES

Interviews

• Purpose: Feature direct discussions with individuals relevant to the Company's audience.
• Standards: The Editorial Team selects the interviewees and reserves the right to modify or omit sections that conflict with the Privacy Policy.

Articles

• Purpose: Offer in-depth analysis of sports topics, authored by subject matter experts.
• Standards: Author opinions must be evidence-based, supported by statistics, interviews, expert commentary, or factual data. Content cannot be published anonymously; however, pseudonyms are permitted.

News

• Purpose: Deliver concise updates and essential information on major sports developments.
• Standards: All content must be factual and free of editorial bias. Each piece requires a headline, image, main body, and a citation of the original source.

Videos

• Purpose: Share audiovisual content, including live sports broadcasts and related events.
• Standards: All video content must comply with the Privacy Policy to ensure appropriate usage.

GUIDELINE FOR CRAFTING HEADLINES

The following rules when writing headlines must be followed:

• Headlines must be truthful and present information without exaggeration or downplaying.
• The headline should be compelling enough to entice users to read the full article.
• If the Editorial Team differs from the original source's perspective, this divergence must be clear in the headline.
• Headlines must not exceed 100 characters.
• Avoid using uncommon abbreviations or terms unless they are universally recognized (e.g., official team or organization acronyms). Abbreviations are acceptable only if they preserve the intended meaning.
• For individuals who aren't widely known, include their job title or organization.

Headlines are strictly prohibited from the following:

• Using emotional language, unless it's a direct quote.
• Demeaning or insulting any individual or group.
• Including offensive or vulgar language, unless it's a relevant, direct quote.

EXTERNAL PARTIES AND EDITORIAL INTERACTION

The Company may feature materials written by a variety of external contributors, including journalists, athletes, bloggers, fans, and other sports experts. We do not publish contributions from unknown authors unless the work was specifically commissioned by the Editorial Team.

All content is published only after both the topic and the contributor have been pre-approved. If the submitted content deviates from the agreed-upon terms or violates our Terms of Use, the Editorial Team reserves the right to withhold publication.

The Company’s goal is to preserve the author's original voice. Therefore, edits are minimal and performed only when essential. We prioritize quote accuracy and will always discuss any revisions with the author beforehand.

The Editorial Team maintains final authority over all headlines, which may be revised to ensure consistency with our style and format, regardless of author suggestions. Compensation for authors is determined on a case-by-case basis.

USER INTERACTION

Comments posted under articles and news items are post-moderated. Because of the sheer volume of comments published daily, the Editorial Team unfortunately is not able to review every single one. The Company sincerely apologizes for any inappropriate comments that may temporarily appear on the website and affect the users experience.

The Company is unable to respond to every user individually, we deeply value and appreciate those who take the time to report technical issues or factual inaccuracies. Rest assured, we prioritize these reports and work to address the concerns as quickly as possible.

SOURCES AND NEWSMAKERS

The Editorial Team is dedicated to sourcing accurate and valuable information while strictly adhering to ethical norms, and core journalistic principles.

Claims that contain sensational elements must be verified by multiple independent sources, unless they originate from an official statement.

The Company does not publish content meant to harm reputations of journalism. The Company's core objective is simply to offer users a holistic view of events and diverse viewpoints on the same subjects.

When gathering information from primary sources or newsmakers, the Editorial Team follows the following practise:

• Collecting information directly from the source.
• Conducting thorough fact-checks of all claims.
• Verifying the authenticity of documents and data.
• Attending events in person or obtaining video/audio evidence of participants' statements.

PARTNERSHIP

The Company only permits partnerships that directly serve the interests and needs of users. A partnership will be terminated if the partner fails to comply with the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.

The Editorial Team seeks to partner with or lead projects and initiatives that foster critical thinking and advance the overall knowledge and awareness of audience.

To maintain journalistic integrity, journalists are strictly prohibited from accepting gifts from users or newsmakers. Any such gifts that are received must be donated to charity.

PROMOTIONAL AND MARKETING

Journalists and contributors must not include advertisements for products or services in their work without first obtaining prior consent from the Editorial Team. Any material that a User could reasonably interpret as promotional even if not explicitly labeled as an aв will be treated as advertising.

The Editorial Team actively encourages open feedback, suggestions, and comments from all journalists during editorial discussions.

REVIEWS AND RATINGS OF BETTING SITES

The "Bookmaker review" section is an independent editorial division dedicated to the sports betting market.

The section publishes objective analytical materials, reliability ratings, and news about bookmakers, all of which help users to understand how betting companies truly operate - including their terms, advantages, disadvantages, and reliability level.

The Editorial Team publishes comprehensive analytical and informational materials on the gambling industry, including reviews of licensed betting sites.

Editorial Approach

The ratings and reviews are created by the Editorial Team after conducting an independent review of the platforms, analyzing the site's functionality, terms of bonus programs, payout speed, quality of customer support, and other important parameters (for details, see https://ratingbet.com/page/how-we-rank/ ).

The Editorial Team guarantees that the materials:

• Are not advertising or sponsored publications;
• Are created based on proprietary observations and analysis;
• Are not subject to editing or approval by interested third parties;
• Adhere to the principles of honesty, authenticity, and transparency established by the Editorial Team.

The Editorial Team has the right to refuse publication or delete material if:

• Attempts at external influence are detected;
• Unreliable information is provided;
• There is a risk that the publication will be perceived as advertising for gambling.

The Company strictly adheres to the principle of editorial independence. The Editorial Team does not cooperate with bookmakers on a commercial basis and does not accept any financial or other compensation for mentioning brands, giving positive assessments or reviews, publishing reviews, or placing links. All analytical conclusions and ratings are formed objectively, based on facts, independent testing, and the real-world experience of the Editorial Team.

Responsible Gaming

Sports betting is a form of risky entertainment, not a guaranteed way to earn money or a stable source of income. The materials in this section are intended for users aged 18+ or older, or the minimum legal age stipulated by their local jurisdiction who make an informed choice.

Remember: excessive involvement in betting can lead to addiction. At the first signs of addiction, seek professional help: https://gamblingtherapy.org/

The site is informational and does not provide an opportunity to participate in gambling, place bets or receive winnings. All site materials are informational. The site does not have functions for participating in gambling, placing bets or receiving winnings. The User bears full responsibility for their participation in gambling.

Legal Information

The Company operates exclusively as an independent media platform. The Company’s platform does not accept bets, does not conduct games, and does not carry out any financial transactions related to sports betting. All content is strictly informational in nature. The Editorial Team covers market events but does not participate in the market as an operator, agent, or intermediary.

Sincerely,

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