Editorial Policy
Last updated: December 2025
Striver.Football is committed to delivering accurate, fair, responsible and engaging football content. This Editorial Policy outlines the principles that guide how content is created, reviewed and published across our platform.
Striver.Football is operated by Striver Technologies Limited.
1. Our Editorial Mission
Striver.Football exists to serve football fans.
Our mission is to provide:
- Trusted football news and analysis
- Insightful opinion grounded in fact
- Respectful discussion across all levels of the game
- A football-only environment, free from hate and abuse
We prioritise credibility, clarity and community.
2. Editorial Independence
All editorial decisions are made independently.
Commercial partnerships, sponsorships or advertising arrangements do not influence:
- News selection
- Editorial tone
- Opinion pieces
- Match reporting or analysis
Where content is sponsored or promotional, it will be clearly labelled.
3. Accuracy and Standards
We aim to ensure all published content is accurate at the time of publication.
This includes:
- Fact checking names, clubs, competitions and statistics
- Using reputable sources for news and quotes
- Clearly distinguishing between fact, analysis and opinion
Errors will be corrected promptly and transparently.
4. Sources and Attribution
Striver.Football values responsible journalism.
We:
- Credit original reporting and sources where appropriate
- Link to reputable outlets when referencing external reporting
- Avoid plagiarism and content scraping
- Add original insight, context or analysis to all articles
AI assisted tools may be used to support research or formatting, but editorial oversight is always applied.
5. Opinion and Analysis
Opinion pieces reflect the views of the author, not necessarily Striver.Football.
Opinion content must:
- Be grounded in verifiable facts
- Avoid personal attacks or defamatory statements
- Respect players, clubs, officials and supporters
Analysis should add context, tactical insight or wider football understanding.
6. Community and User Generated Content
Striver.Football allows users to post, comment and interact within the platform.
All community content must:
- Relate to football
- Avoid hate, discrimination or harassment
- Avoid abuse toward individuals or groups
- Avoid misinformation or harmful speculation
We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that breach our Community Guidelines.
7. Coverage Scope
Striver.Football covers football across:
- Domestic and international competitions
- Men’s and women’s football
- Professional and grassroots levels
We do not publish political, religious or non football related commentary.
8. Safeguarding and Sensitivity
We take care when reporting on sensitive topics.
This includes:
- Injuries and medical matters
- Legal proceedings or allegations
- Youth football and safeguarding issues
Speculation is avoided. Privacy and welfare come first.
9. Corrections and Updates
If an error is identified:
- The content will be corrected as soon as possible
- Significant corrections will be acknowledged within the article
Readers can report errors via our contact channels.
10. Conflicts of Interest
Authors, contributors and editors must:
- Declare any potential conflicts of interest
- Avoid reporting on matters where impartiality is compromised
Transparency is expected at all times.
11. Complaints and Feedback
We welcome constructive feedback.
If you wish to raise an editorial concern, contact:
Email: editorial@striver.football
All complaints are reviewed fairly and promptly.
12. Policy Review
This Editorial Policy is reviewed regularly and updated when necessary to reflect changes in standards, regulation or platform development.
