Ethics Policy
Effective date: 28 May 2026
This Ethics Policy explains the principles that guide content published on SethLathrop.com.
Our principles
SethLathrop.com is guided by:
Accuracy — We aim to present historical information carefully and clearly.
Context — We try to explain events, people, and cultures with relevant background.
Transparency — We identify commercial content where applicable.
Independence — Advertisers and sponsors do not set our general editorial standards.
Respect — We aim to avoid careless treatment of cultures, communities, tragedies, or historical suffering.
Responsibility — We do not intentionally publish fabricated quotes, invented sources, or misleading historical claims.
Historical responsibility
History can be complex and sensitive. Articles may involve conflict, empire, religion, migration, injustice, violence, or social change. We aim to present such topics with care and avoid reducing serious events to sensational entertainment.
What we avoid
We do not intentionally publish:
- Fabricated historical quotes
- Nonexistent sources
- Plagiarized content
- Myths presented as proven facts
- Misleading headlines
- Dehumanizing or hateful framing
- Unnecessary sensationalism around tragedy or violence
- Sponsored content disguised as independent editorial content
Conflicts of interest
A conflict of interest may exist when a financial, commercial, or personal relationship could influence content or appear to influence it.
Where relevant, we aim to disclose sponsored content, affiliate links, paid partnerships, or received products/services.
Sponsored content
Sponsored or promotional content should be clearly labelled where applicable.
Commercial content should not mislead readers into believing it is independent editorial content.
Cultural sensitivity
When writing about people, cultures, religions, traditions, and historical communities, we aim to use respectful language and avoid stereotypes. Historical practices may be explained in context without endorsing harm or prejudice.
Images and media
Images, maps, illustrations, screenshots, and other media should be used lawfully and responsibly. We aim to avoid misleading visual presentation, copyright infringement, or inappropriate use of sensitive imagery.
AI-assisted content
AI-assisted tools may support drafting, editing, or research organization. They should not be used to invent facts, citations, sources, images, or quotes. Content should be reviewed before publication.
Accountability
If errors or concerns are identified, we may update, clarify, correct, or remove content where appropriate.
Contact: