Cult of Mac Corrections Policy

Cult of Mac aims to provide accurate, timely coverage of Apple and related technology, and takes responsibility for correcting mistakes quickly and transparently. This policy applies to all content on Cult of Mac, including news, reviews, analysis, how‑tos and deals, and covers work produced by staff, contributors and freelancers.

How we handle errors

When Cult of Mac confirms a factual error, the story will be corrected as soon as reasonably possible.
Corrections are approved by an editor and, where appropriate, discussed with the original writer to ensure accuracy and to prevent repeat issues.
Corrections and updates are logged in the article itself (see “How corrections are labeled” below) rather than silently changing the text.

What we correct

Material factual errors, such as incorrect prices, specifications, release dates, links, instructions in how‑tos, or misstatements about companies or people, will be corrected.
Typos and minor grammatical issues that do not change meaning may be fixed without a formal note, but more substantial changes that could affect reader understanding will be labeled as corrections or updates.
If a headline is misleading or overstates what is supported in the story, it will be revised and noted as updated or corrected.

How corrections are labeled

Corrections: When an article contained inaccurate information at the time of publication, a “Correction” note will be added at the bottom (or top, for prominent cases) briefly explaining what was wrong and what has been fixed.
Updates: When new information becomes available after publication (for example, a software update, a product delay, or an official clarification), an “Update” note will explain what has changed and when.
In some cases, stories may be substantially rewritten or replaced; when that happens, a note will explain that the article has been significantly updated or replaced with new information.

Transparent revisions

Cult of Mac does not retroactively alter articles in ways that change their original meaning without acknowledging the change.
Screenshots or embeds (such as social posts or videos) may be updated or removed for accuracy, legal or safety reasons; if this changes the substance of the story, an explanatory note will be added.
If a story’s central premise is found to be incorrect or unsupported, it may be retracted or replaced with a new piece, with a clear explanation to readers.

How readers can request a correction

Readers can request corrections or flag potential issues by emailing the corrections/feedback address listed on the Cult of Mac About page.
To help the team respond quickly, readers should include: a link to the article, a short description of the issue, and any supporting information or documents.
The editorial team reviews all good‑faith correction requests and will respond or update the article as appropriate; not every request will result in a published correction, but all are considered seriously.

Social, newsletters and syndication

When a correction materially changes the meaning of a story, Cult of Mac may update social posts, newsletter blurbs or push notifications where practical, especially if the original promotion could mislead readers.
In some cases, a follow‑up post, tweet or newsletter note may be used to clarify or correct previously shared information.

Responsibility and scope

The editor and publisher, managing editor and section editors share responsibility for ensuring that Cult of Mac content is accurate and that this corrections policy is followed.
Freelancers and contributors are expected to cooperate fully in investigating potential errors and assisting in corrections when needed as a condition of continued work with Cult of Mac.
This corrections policy may be updated from time to time; the “last updated” date will be posted on this page when changes are made.