Code of Business

Our Commitment

TamilHour is committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, ethics, and business conduct. This Code of Business outlines the principles that guide our editorial decisions, commercial relationships, and interactions with readers, advertisers, and partners.

1. Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently from commercial and business interests. Advertising, sponsorship, or commercial relationships do not influence the selection, framing, or presentation of news stories.

• News decisions are made solely on journalistic merit
• Advertisers have no influence over editorial content
• Sponsored and branded content is clearly labeled as such
• Editorial staff are prohibited from accepting gifts or favors that could influence reporting

2. Accuracy and Fairness

We are committed to publishing accurate, fair, and verified news. Our journalists are expected to:

• Verify information with multiple independent sources before publication
• Present all sides of a story fairly and without bias
• Clearly distinguish between news reporting and opinion or analysis
• Correct errors promptly and transparently (see our Corrections Policy)
• Not publish rumors, unverified claims, or misleading headlines

3. Conflicts of Interest

TamilHour requires all editorial staff to disclose potential conflicts of interest. Journalists must not report on topics, companies, or individuals with whom they have a personal or financial relationship without prior disclosure and editorial approval.

Staff members are prohibited from trading in securities or assets based on non-public information obtained through their journalistic work.

4. Source Protection

We respect the confidentiality of sources who provide information in confidence. TamilHour will not reveal the identity of anonymous sources without their explicit consent, except when legally compelled to do so.

5. Advertising Standards

TamilHour maintains clear separation between advertising and editorial content:

• All paid advertisements are clearly marked as "Advertisement" or "Sponsored"
• We do not accept advertising that is deceptive, misleading, or harmful
• Advertorials and native advertising are explicitly labeled
• We reserve the right to refuse advertising that conflicts with our values

6. Privacy and Dignity

TamilHour respects the privacy and dignity of individuals featured in our coverage. We will not publish private information about individuals unless it is clearly in the public interest. We treat all people with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, religion, caste, or community.

7. Responsible Reporting

We follow responsible reporting guidelines on sensitive topics including:

• Suicide and mental health — following international reporting guidelines
• Violence and tragedy — avoiding gratuitous or exploitative content
• Children — never identifying minors involved in legal matters or sensitive situations
• Communal and religious tensions — exercising special care to avoid inflammatory language

8. Reporting Concerns

If you believe TamilHour has violated this Code of Business, we encourage you to contact us. We take all complaints seriously and will investigate promptly.

Email: [email protected]
Address: TamilHour, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India