Editorial policy

Clever Festival Guide aims to make festival-going easier to think about, not to promise a flawless event. Our editorial work should be clear about what is known, what is a suggestion and where an idea may not suit every reader.

Accuracy and clarity

We check factual statements against suitable information before publication and write so readers can distinguish a fact from an opinion or a practical suggestion. Where information is uncertain or depends on context, we say so rather than filling gaps with confident guesses.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are made for the reader, not to disguise a commercial message. Any sponsored or partner material is clearly labelled where it appears. A partnership does not guarantee editorial coverage, and editorial coverage is not a promise of partnership.

Corrections

If a reader spots an error, they can contact us with the article title and the detail in question. We review correction requests and update material when a change is warranted, making the correction clear enough for readers to understand what changed.

Images and illustrations

Some illustrations may be AI-generated. Where that applies, we label the image or its caption so readers are not left to mistake an illustration for a documentary photograph.