Nepal.al is committed to accuracy. Because our platform covers a wide range of topics — from trekking routes and cultural traditions to stock market data and current affairs — errors can and do occur. This policy explains how we handle corrections to content posted on Nepal.al, whether by community members or our editorial team.

1. Why Corrections Matter

Inaccurate information about Nepal can have real consequences. A tourist relying on wrong trail data, an investor acting on outdated NEPSE figures, or a student citing incorrect historical facts — all of these outcomes matter to us. We treat corrections not as embarrassments but as an essential part of maintaining a trustworthy platform. Getting it right is more important than appearing to have always been right.

2. Types of Content and Who Can Correct Them

2.1 Community-Posted Questions and Answers

Any registered user may suggest a correction to a question or answer posted by another community member. This can be done by:

• Leaving a comment directly on the post explaining the inaccuracy and providing the correct information
• Using the “suggest edit” function, where available, to propose a revised version of the content
• Reporting the post to our editorial team if the inaccuracy is significant or potentially harmful

The original poster is notified of suggested corrections and is encouraged to review and update their content. If they do not respond within a reasonable period and the inaccuracy is confirmed, an editor may step in to correct or annotate the post.

2.2 Editor-Published Content

Content written or verified by Nepal.al editors is held to a higher standard of accuracy. If you believe an editor-published post contains an error, please report it using the flag function or contact us directly at [email protected]. All such reports are escalated to a senior editor for review.

2.3 Time-Sensitive Information

Nepal.al covers topics that change frequently — including Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) data, government policies, travel advisories, and current affairs. We make every effort to keep such content current, but we cannot guarantee real-time accuracy. Posts covering time-sensitive topics may carry a note indicating when they were last verified. Users are encouraged to cross-check critical time-sensitive information with official or primary sources.

3. How Corrections Are Made

3.1 Minor Corrections

Typographical errors, spelling mistakes, broken links, or small factual slips — such as an incorrect date or a misspelled place name — may be corrected directly by an editor without a formal notation. These changes are logged internally and do not alter the substance of the original post.

3.2 Substantive Corrections

Where a factual error has materially affected the meaning or reliability of a post, the correction will be clearly noted. A brief editorial note will be appended to the post indicating:

• That the post has been corrected
• The date on which the correction was made
• A plain-language summary of what was changed and why

We do not silently overwrite substantive errors. Transparency about what was wrong and what was changed is a core part of how we maintain trust with our community.

3.3 Outdated Information

Where content was accurate at the time of posting but has since become outdated — for example, a trekking permit fee that has changed, or a law that has been amended — the post will be annotated with an “Outdated information” notice and updated where possible. If a full update is not immediately possible, users will be advised to verify the information independently before relying on it.

3.4 Removal of Seriously Misleading Content

In rare cases where content is so inaccurate that correction or annotation is insufficient — particularly where it poses a risk to safety, health, or financial wellbeing — the post may be removed entirely. Where this occurs, a brief notice will be left in place of the original content explaining that it was removed due to inaccuracy, so that the community is aware and not left wondering.

4. Standards for Corrections

4.1 Evidence-Based

Corrections must be grounded in verifiable information. We do not accept corrections based solely on personal opinion or anecdote. When our editors make a substantive correction, they identify a credible source — such as a government publication, a recognised academic source, an official Nepal government website, or a reputable Nepali or international news outlet — to support the change.

4.2 Neutral in Tone

Corrections are factual, not editorial. They address what was wrong and what the correct information is — they do not pass judgment on the person who made the error. Our editorial notes are written in plain, respectful language.

4.3 No Retroactive Rewriting

Nepal.al does not erase the record of what was originally posted when making substantive corrections. Where a post has been significantly changed, the nature of the original error is briefly described in the correction note. This ensures that users who read the original version and may have shared or acted on it are aware that an update has been made.

5. Disputing a Correction

If you are the author of a post that has been corrected and you believe the correction itself is wrong, you have the right to challenge it. To do so:

• Leave a comment on the post explaining your objection and providing supporting evidence
• Or contact our editorial team directly at [email protected] with the subject line “Correction Dispute”

A senior editor who was not involved in the original correction will review the dispute. If the original correction is found to have been in error, it will be reversed and an updated note will be added. We are not too proud to correct our corrections.

6. Community Role in Accuracy

Our editorial team is small and Nepal is vast. The community is our most important partner in maintaining accuracy across the platform. We actively encourage users to:

• Flag content they believe to be inaccurate, even if they are not certain
• Provide corrections in the comments with sources where possible
• Update their own posts when they learn that something they wrote was incorrect

Users who consistently contribute accurate information and help identify errors play a vital role in Nepal.al’s mission. We recognise and value that contribution.

7. Scope and Limitations

This policy applies to factual inaccuracies — errors of fact, outdated data, and verifiably wrong information. It does not apply to differences of opinion, matters of personal interpretation, or ongoing debates where reasonable people may disagree. Nepal.al is a platform for knowledge, not a venue for enforcing a single point of view on contested topics.

We also acknowledge that on some topics — particularly in areas such as oral history, local traditions, and cultural practices — multiple valid versions of the truth may coexist. In such cases, our approach is to present the range of perspectives rather than declare one correct and others wrong.

8. Contact

To report an inaccuracy, suggest a correction, or dispute an editorial decision, please contact us at [email protected]. We aim to acknowledge all correction requests within two working days and to resolve them within five.