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    • Outdated information is flagged and corrected proactively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