Editorial Policy

Our Mission

Spill More Tea delivers celebrity gossip and entertainment news with integrity, accuracy, and respect. We aim to inform and entertain our readers while maintaining high journalistic standards.

Editorial Standards

1. Accuracy & Fact-Checking

• All stories are verified through credible sources before publication
• We cite our sources and provide links to original reporting when available
• Unverified rumors are clearly labeled as "alleged" or "rumored"
• We fact-check information with at least two independent sources when possible
• Direct quotes are attributed to their original source or interview

2. Credible Sources

We rely on information from:

• Official statements from publicists and representatives
• Verified social media accounts
• Established news outlets (TMZ, People, Variety, Deadline, etc.)
• Court documents and public records
• Direct interviews with subjects or their representatives
• Press releases and official announcements

3. Responsible Reporting

We are committed to responsible celebrity journalism:

• We do not publish content that body-shames or attacks personal appearance
• We respect privacy rights and do not publish illegally obtained content
• We avoid speculation about mental health or medical conditions
• We do not publish content about minors in inappropriate contexts
• We respect copyright and intellectual property rights
• We distinguish clearly between news, opinion, and analysis

Corrections & Updates

Our Correction Policy

We take accuracy seriously and promptly correct errors:

• Factual errors are corrected as soon as we become aware of them
• Significant corrections are noted at the top or bottom of the article
• Minor corrections (typos, grammar) are made without notification
• We maintain transparency about what was changed and when

How to Request a Correction

If you believe we've published inaccurate information, please contact us at corrections@spillmoretea.com with:

• Link to the article in question
• Specific information you believe is incorrect
• Correct information with supporting sources

Attribution & Sourcing

We believe in giving credit where credit is due:

• We link to original reporting and credit the source
• We properly attribute quotes and information
• We identify content from wire services or syndicated sources
• Images are properly licensed or credited to the source
• We never plagiarize or misrepresent others' work as our own

Advertising & Sponsored Content

Editorial Independence

Our editorial content is independent from our advertising:

• Advertisers do not influence our editorial decisions or content
• We clearly label sponsored content and native advertising
• Editorial staff are not required to write about advertisers
• Reviews and opinions are honest and unbiased

Affiliate Links

We may include affiliate links in our articles. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions or coverage decisions. All affiliate links are disclosed with appropriate disclaimers.

User-Generated Content

Comments and user contributions are subject to moderation:

• We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments
• Comments containing hate speech, threats, or harassment will be removed
• Spam and promotional comments will be deleted
• Commenters are responsible for their own statements
• We may report illegal content to appropriate authorities

Conflicts of Interest

Our writers and editors disclose potential conflicts of interest. We do not cover stories where a personal or financial conflict exists without proper disclosure. Staff members with personal relationships to story subjects recuse themselves from coverage.

Privacy & Ethics

We respect individuals' privacy rights:

• We do not publish illegally obtained private information
• We respect copyright and intellectual property rights
• We do not engage in harassment or stalking for stories
• We consider the public interest when publishing sensitive information
• We protect confidential sources when requested

Updates to This Policy

This editorial policy may be updated periodically to reflect our evolving standards and practices. Significant changes will be noted at the top of this page.