Last updated: August 31, 2026
The Wired Kontent aims to publish information that is clear, useful, and supported by appropriate sources.
Even with research and human review, mistakes can happen. Information can also change after an article is published. Government rules may be revised, products may change, new research may become available, and previously reliable links may stop working.
This policy explains how we handle corrections, updates, reader feedback, broken sources, and significant changes to published content.
For more information about how our content is researched and reviewed before publication, read our Editorial Policy.
What counts as a correction?
A correction is made when published content contains information that is materially inaccurate, misleading, incorrectly attributed, or presented without necessary context.
Examples may include:
- An incorrect factual statement.
- A wrong date, figure, name, or technical detail.
- A statistic attributed to the wrong source.
- Information that does not accurately represent the cited source.
- A statement that changes the meaning of an official rule or requirement.
- A material error in instructions or steps.
- Incorrect attribution of a quotation.
- A significant omission that makes a factual statement misleading.
We assess corrections based on the significance of the error and the evidence available.
What changes can be made without a correction notice?
Not every edit requires a formal correction notice.
We may make minor changes without adding a visible notice when the change does not alter the factual meaning of the article.
These may include:
- Fixing spelling or grammar.
- Correcting punctuation.
- Improving sentence clarity.
- Fixing formatting.
- Repairing internal links.
- Replacing a broken link with the same or an equivalent authoritative source.
- Correcting minor typographical errors.
- Improving accessibility or page layout.
- Removing unnecessary repetition.
These edits are part of normal editorial maintenance.
When will a correction notice be added?
A visible correction note may be added when an error materially affects the accuracy or meaning of an article.
For example, a correction notice may be appropriate if we:
- Correct an important statistic.
- Change a factual claim that was previously wrong.
- Correct information about a regulation or official requirement.
- Replace an incorrect quotation or attribution.
- Change a technical explanation because the original information was inaccurate.
- Correct information that could reasonably affect a reader's decision.
The notice should explain what was corrected in clear language.
We do not intend to hide material corrections by silently changing the article.
What is the difference between a correction and an update?
A correction fixes something that was wrong.
An update adds or changes information because the subject itself has changed or because newer information is now available.
For example, an article may be updated when:
- A government changes a rule or requirement.
- A visa program changes.
- Software features are changed or discontinued.
- New research becomes available.
- A company changes its product information.
- A newer official dataset becomes available.
- An article needs additional context based on recent developments.
- An external source has been replaced by a newer official source.
An article can be accurate when first published and still require an update later.
How are significant article updates shown?
When an article receives a substantial update, we may update its modified date to reflect the change.
Depending on the nature of the update, we may also include a visible note explaining what changed.
Examples include:
Updated: This article was revised to reflect new official eligibility requirements.
or:
Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the reported figure. The figure has been corrected and the supporting source has been updated.
The wording may vary depending on the situation.
The original publication date may remain visible so readers can distinguish when the article was first published from when it was later updated.
How do we handle time-sensitive information?
Some topics change more frequently than others.
Articles involving areas such as:
- Government requirements.
- Travel and visa rules.
- Technology and software.
- Product features.
- Financial information.
- Health information.
- Regulations.
- Prices and fees.
- Public programs.
- Research findings.
may require more frequent checking than evergreen topics.
We aim to use dates and source links that help readers understand when information was current.
However, a published page should not be treated as a substitute for checking the latest information directly with the relevant official organization or qualified professional when an important decision is involved.
What happens when an external source changes or disappears?
Web pages can move, be rewritten, or be removed.
If an external link stops working, we may:
- Replace it with a new URL from the same source.
- Link to a newer version of the document.
- Replace it with another appropriate primary or authoritative source.
- Remove the link if it is no longer relevant.
- Revise the surrounding content if the underlying information has changed.
A broken link does not always mean the original claim was incorrect, but we will try to maintain useful source references where possible.
How can readers report an error?
Readers can report possible errors through our About & Contact Us page.
When reporting an issue, please include:
- The URL of the article.
- The statement or section you believe is incorrect.
- Why you believe it is incorrect.
- A reliable source or supporting information, where available.
Providing specific information helps us review the issue more effectively.
What happens after a correction request is submitted?
A correction request does not automatically mean the article will be changed.
We review the claim and, where necessary, check the relevant sources again.
Depending on the issue, we may:
- Confirm that the existing information is accurate.
- Make a minor edit.
- Correct a factual error.
- Add missing context.
- Replace or update a source.
- Add a visible correction note.
- Update a significant portion of the article.
If reliable sources disagree, the article may be revised to reflect that uncertainty rather than presenting one interpretation as settled fact.
What if someone disagrees with an opinion or recommendation?
A disagreement is not automatically a factual correction.
Some content may include analysis, commentary, comparisons, or recommendations based on available information.
Readers may reasonably reach different conclusions.
We generally make a correction when there is a factual problem, inaccurate attribution, misleading presentation, or another issue that can be supported by evidence.
Where opinion or interpretation is involved, we may review the article for clarity and context without changing the conclusion solely because someone disagrees with it.
How do we handle corrections in AI-assisted content?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may support parts of our editorial workflow, as explained in our Editorial Policy.
AI-assisted content is subject to the same correction standards as other published content.
If an AI-assisted draft introduces an incorrect fact, fabricated reference, inaccurate summary, or other material error that reaches publication, we treat it as an editorial error and correct it accordingly.
AI output is not considered evidence for keeping an inaccurate statement.
Can an article be removed instead of corrected?
Most issues can be addressed through correction or updating.
In some cases, however, an article may be removed, unpublished, consolidated with another page, or substantially rewritten.
This may happen when:
- The content is no longer useful or accurate.
- The article has become too outdated to responsibly maintain in its existing form.
- It substantially duplicates another article.
- A privacy or safety issue requires removal.
- The underlying source material is no longer reliable.
- The article cannot be corrected without replacing most of its content.
Removal decisions are made based on the circumstances of the individual page.
Do we guarantee that every article is always current?
No.
We aim to maintain published content, but information can change between reviews.
The publication date, updated date, sources, and context of an article should all be considered when using the information.
For medical, legal, financial, tax, investment, regulatory, or other significant decisions, readers should always confirm current information with a qualified expert or the relevant official authority before making a decision.
Contact us about a correction
If you believe something published on The Wired Kontent should be corrected or updated, please contact us through our About & Contact Us page.
Please include the article URL and details of the issue so we can review it properly.