Terms of Use & Editorial Policies
Ticker is committed to maintaining high standards in the quality of its content. Our Editorial Policies outline the guiding principles that shape our editorial approach and define the enforceable standards we uphold.
Earning and preserving the trust of our audience is central to fulfilling our responsibility to deliver innovative and comprehensive services of the highest quality.
Ticker adheres to the core journalistic principles of accuracy and impartiality.
We are mindful that our content must be created with respect for our audience and in alignment with community expectations.
Ticker is bold and creative.
Our editorial policies are as follows:
1 Independence, integrity and responsibility
The trust and respect of the community depend on Ticker’s editorial independence and integrity. Independence and responsibility are inseparable. The Managing Editor of Ticker is also the CEO who has ultimate editorial power and responsibility.
2 Accuracy
Ticker acknowledges its duty to ensure that the gathering and presentation of news and information is accurate according to the recognised standards of objective journalism. Credibility depends heavily on factual accuracy. Ticker requires that reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy in all fact-based content. Our accuracy standard applies to assertions of fact, not to expressions of opinion. The accuracy standard requires that opinions be conveyed accurately.
3 Corrections and clarifications
A commitment to accuracy includes a willingness to correct errors and clarify ambiguous or otherwise misleading information. Swift correction can reduce harmful reliance on inaccurate information, especially given content can be quickly, widely and permanently disseminated. Corrections and clarifications can contribute to achieving fairness and impartiality.
4 Impartiality and diversity of perspectives at Ticker
Ticker has a duty to ensure that the gathering and presentation of news and information is impartial according to the recognised standards of objective journalism. We aim to present, over time, content that addresses a broad range of subjects from a diversity of perspectives
reflecting a diversity of experiences, presented in a diversity of ways from a diversity of sources, including content created by Ticker staff, generated by audiences and commissioned or acquired from external content-makers.
5 Fair and honest dealing
Fair and honest dealing is essential to maintaining trust with audiences. In rare circumstances, deception or a breach of an undertaking may be justified. Because of the potential damage to trust, Ticker must openly disclose deception afterwards unless there are compelling reasons not to do so.
6 Privacy
Every person has the right to their privacy. But privacy is not absolute. Ticker seeks to balance the public interest in respect for privacy with the public interest in disclosure of information.
7 Harm and offence
Ticker broadcasts and publishes comprehensive and innovative content that aims to inform, entertain and educate diverse audiences. Innovation involves a willingness to take risks, invent and experiment with new ideas. This can result in challenging content which may offend some of the audience some of the time. Ticker potentially reaches the whole community, so it must take into account community standards.
8 Children and young people
Ticker aims to provide children and young people (under the age of 18) with enjoyable and enriching content, as well as opportunities for them to express themselves. Ticker shares this responsibility with parents/guardians and with the child or young person themselves.
9 Advertising and sponsorship restrictions at Ticker
Ticker is conscious that its audiences value our role as a broadcaster which relies on sponsorship money for our programs.
Where permissible advertising or sponsorship occurs, We arecommitted to maintaining the audience members’ trust in the honesty and integrity of what they see, hear and read. Advertisements and sponsored content must be readily recognisable as such. Advertisers and sponsors must have no influence over editorial content or scheduling decisions.
10 Commercial references
Ticker needs to be able to reflect the world as it is, and this involves referring appropriately to commercial organisations, products and services, while maintaining Ticker’s editorial independence and integrity.
11 Jurisdiction
This website is not intended for access or use by any individual or entity in a country or jurisdiction where such access, distribution, or use would violate applicable laws or regulations.
If the distribution or use of specific pages or information on this website contravenes local laws or regulations in any jurisdiction, those pages or information shall be considered null and void and are deemed inaccessible for the purposes of use within that country or jurisdiction.
By accessing this website, you acknowledge and agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your location.
12 Information on This Website
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not establish a business or professional services relationship between you and The Ticker Company Pty Ltd or Ticker Studios Pty Ltd.
All information is provided “as is” and is subject to change without notice. No representations or warranties, express or implied, are made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. While the information is provided in good faith, to the maximum extent permitted by law, The Ticker Company Pty Ltd and Ticker Studios Pty Ltd disclaim any liability for inaccuracies, omissions, or delays in the information.
13 Links
This website may include links to external websites for your convenience. The Ticker Company Pty Ltd and Ticker Studios Pty Ltd do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of content or software found on linked sites. Access to these external websites is at your own risk, and The Ticker Company Pty Ltd and Ticker Studios Pty Ltd are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.
14 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Ticker Company Pty Ltd and Ticker Studios Pty Ltd will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, losses, or expenses arising from:
– The use of or inability to use this website or any linked site.
– Errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, delays in operation or transmission, computer viruses, or system failures.
If liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, it is limited, at the option of The Ticker Company Pty Ltd or Ticker Studios Pty Ltd, to the replacement or resupply of goods or services or the payment for such goods or services.
15 Restrictions on Use
The Ticker Company Pty Ltd and Ticker Studios Pty Ltd either own or are licensed users of the copyright in the materials on this website. You are permitted to make a single hard copy of the material for personal use.
You must not:
– Copy, reproduce, adapt, distribute, exploit, or broadcast the material without prior written consent from The Ticker Company Pty Ltd or Ticker Studios Pty Ltd.
– Transmit or attempt to transmit any data, code, or material to this website that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
By using this website, you agree to comply with these terms of use and all applicable laws. For any inquiries regarding the use of this website or its content, please contact hello@tickernews.co

