Editorial standards

1. Purpose and scope

Lite News operates as a licensed news feed and wire service for publishers, platforms, and digital products.

These Editorial Standards set out the principles that guide how reporting is produced, structured, and maintained for reuse through Lite News feeds. They describe our approach to accuracy, sourcing, attribution, and responsible publication.

2. Accuracy and factual reporting

Lite News aims to publish clear, factual reporting based on verifiable public information. Our editorial approach prioritises:

• Reported facts supported by public records, official statements, or reliable sources.
• Neutral language that avoids speculation, opinion, or advocacy.
• Clear separation between established facts and reported allegations.
• Context sufficient to avoid misleading impressions.

Content is produced for reuse and is designed to minimise the risk of misinterpretation when republished out of its original context.

3. Sources and attribution

Reporting is researched across relevant publicly available sources such as government publications, regulatory filings, court records, official statements, first-party documentation, and reporting from established news organisations. Authoritative primary sources are prioritised where relevant and available.

Sources are used to identify and verify information, not to reproduce wording, narrative structure, or editorial framing. Lite News articles are written in their own wording and structure.

Where appropriate, attribution is included to indicate the origin of reported information (for example, “according to a filing” or “according to the regulator”). Attribution practices are designed to support responsible reuse by licensed customers.

4. Originality and copyright

Lite News publishes original reporting written in its own words. We do not republish third-party articles or reproduce substantial portions of copyrighted text.

Any quotations, where used, are limited in length, clearly attributed, and included only where necessary for accuracy or context.

Content is produced with the expectation that it may be redistributed under licence by third parties. Editorial processes are designed to reduce copyright and attribution risk in downstream use.

5. Use of tools and automation

Lite News uses AI and automated controls across separate stages of research, evidence validation, drafting, formatting, and pre-publication checks.

Articles are generated from structured, source-linked facts rather than by asking a single system to research, write, and approve an article in one step. Major workflow decisions and blocking outcomes are recorded for internal review and operational accountability.

Human editors do not review every story before publication. NXT Ltd is the publisher of Lite News and sets and operates its editorial standards and publishing controls.

6. Sensitive and high-risk topics

Additional care is taken when reporting on topics that may carry legal, reputational, or personal risk, including but not limited to:

• Crime, investigations, and legal proceedings.
• Public health, safety, and medical issues.
• Political processes and regulatory actions.
• Matters involving private individuals or minors.

In such cases, reporting aims to:

• Rely on clearly identified and credible sources.
• Require authoritative primary-source support where the applicable evidence rules demand it.
• Avoid asserting wrongdoing or intent without attribution.
• Use cautious, factual language appropriate for republication.

7. Corrections, updates, and review

Lite News aims to correct material errors of fact when they are identified. Where appropriate, articles may be updated, clarified, annotated, or withdrawn to reflect new information or corrections. Where appropriate, material corrections or withdrawals are communicated through the relevant feed so licensed customers can update their published copies.

Report a correction or concern

If a credible concern is raised, we may review the content and, in some cases, temporarily restrict access while the issue is assessed.

8. Conflicts of interest

Lite News seeks to avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise editorial independence or factual integrity. Reported concerns are assessed and, where necessary, access to the affected content may be temporarily restricted while the matter is investigated.

9. Relationship to reuse and licensing

These Editorial Standards are designed to support licensed reuse of Lite News content by publishers and platforms. Licensed customers are responsible for ensuring that their use of content complies with applicable laws, regulations, and their own editorial standards.

10. Contact

To raise an editorial concern or request a correction, please contact us.

Important note

These Editorial Standards describe our general approach to reporting and publication. They do not constitute a guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any individual article.