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Editorial standards designed for scrutiny.

Shift Signal maintains clear publication requirements for factual accuracy, source credibility, useful analysis, and transparent disclosure.

Publication requirements

Every article must clear the same gate.

  • Minimum 3 credible sources
  • At least 1 Tier 1 primary source when available
  • Complete Problem-Agitate-Solve structure
  • Minimum 3 practical actions
  • Numbered citations for factual claims
  • Clear disclosure of sponsored content and affiliations

Source hierarchy

Evidence is weighted, not merely counted.

Tier 1

Official documents, direct data, and authoritative records

Examples: Government websites (SEC, DOL, BLS, Census), Court documents and legal filings, Corporate earnings reports and SEC filings, Official legislation and regulations

Tier 2

Established journalism and credible reporting

Examples: Major news services (AP, Reuters), Established newspapers (WSJ, NYT, WaPo), Financial news (Bloomberg, Financial Times), Tech publications (The Verge, TechCrunch)

Tier 3

Signals and leads that require verification

Examples: Social media posts, Reddit discussions, Anonymous accounts, Individual newsletters

Discovery only: requires Tier 1 or Tier 2 verification.

Fact and analysis

Readers should always know which is which.

We distinguish factual reporting from editorial analysis. Opinions and interpretations are labeled, and disputed claims are presented with relevant context.

Corrections

Accuracy includes fixing the record.

When we make an error, we correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections appear at the top of corrected articles. To report an error, contact dominic@veladispatch.com.

Prohibited practices

Lines we do not cross.

  • Fabricating quotes or sources
  • Copying full copyrighted articles
  • Bypassing paywalls or defeating anti-bot controls
  • Presenting disputed allegations as established fact
  • Allowing sponsors to dictate editorial conclusions
  • Publishing without human editorial review

Editorial independence

Commercial relationships do not determine conclusions.

While Shift Signal is operated by Vela Logistics LLC, editorial decisions are made independently. Sponsored content is clearly labeled. See our full disclosure.