Ethics Policy – TGV News (The Global Vission)

At TGV News (The Global Vission), ethics form the foundation of our journalism. Responsible journalism is not only about reporting news, but about doing so with honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect for society.

This Ethics Policy defines the moral principles and professional standards that guide our newsroom, editorial decisions, and content practices.

Core Ethical Principles

  • Truth: Commitment to factual and accurate reporting
  • Integrity: Honesty in journalism and operations
  • Fairness: Balanced and impartial coverage
  • Independence: Freedom from external influence
  • Transparency: Openness in editorial processes
  • Responsibility: Accountability to the public

Honesty and Accuracy

  • Truthful reporting
  • Fact-based journalism
  • Transparent sourcing
  • Honest representation of information
  • Correction of errors
  • Ethical storytelling

No misleading, manipulated, or false content is acceptable.

Independence and Impartiality

  • No political influence
  • No corporate pressure
  • No advertiser interference
  • No external control over content
  • No conflict of interest

All reporting is guided solely by public interest.

Respect for Human Dignity

  • No hate speech
  • No discrimination
  • No harassment
  • No exploitation of victims
  • No sensationalism of tragedy
  • No violation of personal privacy

We follow humane and respectful reporting standards.

Responsible Reporting

  • Sensitive handling of tragic events
  • Ethical crime reporting
  • Responsible coverage of violence
  • Protection of minors
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Social responsibility

Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest
  • Avoidance of personal bias
  • Professional boundaries
  • Separation of opinions from reporting
  • Commitment to public trust

Plagiarism and Content Integrity

TGV News follows a strict Zero-Tolerance Policy on plagiarism:

  • No copied content
  • No stolen articles
  • No unauthorized use of material
  • No copyright violations
  • Proper attribution of sources

Advertising and Sponsored Content Ethics

  • Clear separation of editorial and advertising
  • Transparent labeling of sponsored content
  • No hidden promotions
  • No paid influence on editorial decisions
  • Ethical advertising standards

Digital Ethics

  • Responsible use of technology
  • Ethical AI usage (where applicable)
  • Data protection compliance
  • Platform accountability
  • User safety standards

Ethical Accountability

TGV News is accountable to its readers, the public, journalistic standards, ethical norms, and democratic values.

All ethical violations are reviewed and addressed seriously.

Ethical Culture

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability
  • Transparency

Ethics are not optional at TGV News — they are fundamental.

Ethical journalism builds public trust, strengthens democracy, and creates a responsible media ecosystem.

At TGV News, journalism is not just a profession — it is a responsibility to society.