“A nation without moral principles is like a ship without a rudder: it drifts without direction.” — Confucius*
Clear and precise ethical rules
1. Commitment to truth and factual accuracy
• All published content must be based on verified, sourced, and cross-checked facts.
• Information must be presented accurately and objectively, without manipulation or omission.
• Any identified error must be promptly reported and corrected with full transparency.
2. Independence and journalistic integrity
• Contributions must be free from any external influence, whether political, economic, or ideological.
• Any conflict of interest must be avoided and, if necessary, disclosed.
• No financial or material advantage may influence the content published.
• Contributors must remain impartial and avoid any undue influence from special interests.
3. Responsibility and transparency
• Information must serve the public interest, not private or partisan interests.
• A clear distinction must be made between facts, analysis, and opinions to prevent confusion.
• Journalistic methods must be explicit and transparent, including source disclosure when appropriate, except in cases requiring protection.
4. Respect for human dignity and fundamental rights
• The privacy of individuals must be respected, except in cases of overriding public interest.
• Contributors must refrain from causing unnecessary harm to individuals mentioned in publications.
• No content may promote discrimination, hate speech, or the spread of harmful stereotypes.
• The representation of facts must reflect a diversity of perspectives, without bias or systematic partiality.
5. Freedom of expression with accountability
• Freedom of expression must be exercised in accordance with factual accuracy and intellectual integrity.
• No publication may contain or relay false, misleading, or manipulative information.
• The anonymity of sources must be protected when necessary, particularly for whistleblowers.
• Any unjustified censorship must be denounced and opposed, whether political, economic, or technological.
6. Digital ethics and online responsibility
• Content published on digital platforms must adhere to the same standards of accuracy and rigor as traditional media.
• Images, videos, and other multimedia content must not be altered or misrepresented to deceive.
• Interaction with the public must be moderated responsibly to prevent disinformation and harmful content.
A binding commitment
This charter applies to all contributors to Actuelfeed.com, regardless of their area of contribution. Any violation of these rules may result in the removal of the content concerned and, if necessary, exclusion from the platform.
Note
Confucius (551-479 BCE) – Chinese thinker whose Analects (Lúnyǔ – 论语) laid the foundations for ethics, social harmony, and respect for rites (lǐ – 礼). This principle continues to shape social life and cultural values in modern China, despite significant transformations. It should be noted that this may be an apocryphal quote, but it accurately reflects the essence of his teachings.
We could also cite Maimonides (1138-1204) – Andalusian philosopher and rabbi, who sought to reconcile reason and faith in The Guide for the Perplexed (Dalālat al-ḥā’irīn, دلالة الحائرين) , advocating an ethical framework based on justice and wisdom. He is believed to have said, in essence: “A person cannot attain wisdom without moral discipline, and no society can endure without just laws and a strong ethical code.“
Likewise, Al-Fârâbî (872-950) – Medieval Islamic philosopher, known as the “Second Master” after Aristotle, explored the ideal of a just and virtuous society in The Virtuous City (Madinat al-Fadila, مدينة الفضيلة), where he is said to have stated: “A society that is not built on justice and ethics is destined to fail, as moral disorder leads to the downfall of nations.“
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