Corrections Policy
Accuracy matters. Here’s how Reefer Madness News reviews, corrects, clarifies, and updates cannabis industry coverage.
Reefer Madness News is committed to publishing accurate, useful, and transparent cannabis industry news. When errors happen, we aim to review them promptly, correct material mistakes, and make meaningful updates clear to readers.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Reefer Madness News covers a fast-moving industry where laws, regulations, markets, science, and business developments can change quickly. We work to publish accurate information, clearly identify sources, and update coverage when new information becomes available.
- We aim to verify important claims before publication.
- We use credible sources whenever possible.
- We distinguish between news, analysis, opinion, sponsored content, and advertising.
- We take reader feedback and correction requests seriously.
- We update stories when material facts change or errors are confirmed.
What Counts as a Correction?
A correction is appropriate when a published article contains a material issue that could affect a reader’s understanding of the story.
Factual Errors
Incorrect names, dates, numbers, locations, quotes, legal references, company details, or source information.
Missing Context
Important context that may affect how readers understand a story, especially in legal, medical, financial, or regulatory coverage.
Misattribution
Incorrect source credit, unclear attribution, or statements that should have been linked to a specific source.
Material Updates
New information that changes the meaning, impact, or accuracy of a previously published article.
What May Not Require a Formal Correction?
Some updates may not require a formal correction note but may still be edited for clarity, style, formatting, or freshness.
- Typographical errors that do not change the meaning of the article
- Formatting issues
- Broken links
- Minor grammar edits
- Image replacements
- Search engine title or meta description improvements
- Routine article freshness updates
How to Report an Error
Readers, sources, companies, agencies, attorneys, researchers, and industry professionals may contact us to report a possible error.
Please include:
- The article title or URL
- The specific statement you believe is inaccurate
- The correct information
- A source, document, filing, agency page, study, or other evidence supporting the correction
- Your name and contact information
- Your relationship to the subject, if relevant
How We Review Correction Requests
Correction requests are evaluated based on the article, the claim, the available evidence, and whether the issue materially affects reader understanding.
We Review the Request
Our editorial team reviews the correction request and identifies the article, claim, source, and evidence involved.
We Check the Source Material
We compare the article against available documents, official sources, credible reporting, interviews, filings, or other relevant evidence.
We Decide the Appropriate Action
Depending on the issue, we may correct, clarify, update, add attribution, revise language, or determine that no correction is needed.
We Update the Article When Needed
If a material correction or clarification is made, the article may be updated with a correction note, updated date, or editor’s note.
We Continue Monitoring
For developing stories, we may continue updating coverage as new verified information becomes available.
Corrections, Clarifications, and Updates
Different article changes require different labels so readers can understand what changed and why.
Correction
Used when a published article included a material factual error that has been fixed.
Clarification
Used when language was accurate but could have been clearer or needed additional context.
Update
Used when new information becomes available after publication, especially for developing stories.
Special Care for Legal, Medical, and Financial Topics
Cannabis coverage can involve topics that affect legal decisions, health decisions, business operations, taxes, investments, and public safety. These articles require extra care.
Legal and Regulatory Coverage
Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Our legal coverage is for news and general information only and is not legal advice.
Legal Disclaimer →Medical and Health Coverage
Cannabis health and science coverage is for general information only and is not medical advice. Medical or scientific content should rely on credible sources and qualified review when appropriate.
Medical Review Policy →Markets and Investing Coverage
Cannabis market and investing coverage is for news and analysis only and is not financial, tax, trading, or investment advice.
Financial Disclaimer →Retractions and Serious Issues
In rare cases, an article may require a major correction, removal, or retraction. This may happen if a story is found to be substantially inaccurate, based on unreliable information, legally problematic, or no longer appropriate to keep published in its original form.
Public explanation when appropriate
When appropriate, Reefer Madness News may preserve a public explanation instead of silently removing content.
Reader Trust Comes First
Corrections are part of responsible journalism. Our goal is not only to fix errors, but also to help readers understand cannabis industry developments with greater accuracy, context, and transparency.
Editorial Standards
Learn how we source, verify, write, and update cannabis industry coverage.
Read Standards →Authors & Contributors
Learn more about the people behind Reefer Madness News.
Meet Authors →Contact the Newsroom
Send corrections, press releases, news tips, documents, and general inquiries.
Contact Us →See something that needs correction?
Send us the article URL, the specific issue, and any supporting source material. We review credible correction requests and update stories when appropriate.