Editorial Standards
Trade Atlas maintains rigorous editorial standards to ensure every piece of content — from business listings to blog articles — is accurate, fair, and valuable to our users across the Caribbean.
Accuracy & Fact-Checking
- All business information is cross-referenced against at least two sources before publication
- Claims about prices, locations, and services are verified through direct contact or official records
- Blog articles citing statistics include source links and dates
- AI-generated content is reviewed by human editors before publication
- Errors reported by users are investigated and corrected within 48 hours
Independence & Objectivity
- Editorial content is independent from advertising and promotional activities
- Paid placements are always clearly labeled as "Featured" or "Promoted"
- Business ratings and reviews are never influenced by commercial relationships
- Comparison articles present balanced perspectives with cited data
Review Moderation Policy
- All reviews are screened by AI moderation for spam, hate speech, and policy violations
- We do not remove negative reviews unless they violate our community guidelines
- Business owners can respond publicly to any review
- Reviews with specific, actionable feedback are prioritized in display
- Suspicious review patterns (multiple reviews from same IP, coordinated reviews) are flagged and investigated
Content Freshness
- Blog articles are reviewed and updated quarterly
- "Last updated" dates are displayed on all content pages
- Outdated information is flagged and corrected proactively
- Seasonal content (events, deals) is archived after expiration
Corrections & Transparency
When we discover or are notified of errors, we correct them promptly and transparently. Significant corrections are noted on the affected page. We welcome feedback — please contact us to report inaccuracies.
Citation Policy
You are welcome to cite Trade Atlas data and content with proper attribution. When citing our content:
- Include a link to the original Trade Atlas page
- Attribute as "Source: Trade Atlas (tradeatlas.biz)"
- Do not alter statistical data or quotes
- For press inquiries, contact us at our contact page