Editorial Policy

Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce (pal-am.com)

At the Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce (pal-am.com), integrity, accuracy, and transparency are central to how we communicate information. This Editorial Policy explains how we create, review, publish, and maintain content on our website to ensure fairness, accountability, and public trust.

Our goal is to provide readers, members, and stakeholders with reliable, factual, and responsible information related to business development, trade, investment, community initiatives, and topics that impact the Palestinian American business community.

Editorial Independence

pal-am.com operates as an independent and non-partisan platform. Our content and editorial decisions are not influenced by:

  • Political parties or ideologies
  • Government bodies or officials
  • Advertisers, sponsors, or donors
  • External organizations or individuals

All published content is intended to serve the public interest, community awareness, and economic empowerment goals.

To understand who we are and why we exist, visit our
About Us page.

Content Creation Process

Our team follows a structured process before publishing content:

  • Topic selection based on relevance, community benefit, and public interest
  • Research using reliable and verifiable sources
  • Fact-checking key information where possible
  • Clear and accessible presentation of information
  • Final editorial review before publication

We aim to present complex economic or policy-related topics in a way that is accurate, understandable, and useful to our audience.

Accuracy and Fact-Checking

Accuracy is a core editorial principle at pal-am.com. We take reasonable steps to review and verify information before publishing.

Our verification standards and correction procedures are outlined in our
Fact Check and Correction Policy.

If an error is identified after publication, we are committed to correcting it promptly and transparently.

Sources of Information

We may use information from:

  • Official government or regulatory websites and public notices
  • Public statements, press releases, and official publications
  • Reputable news agencies and verified public sources
  • Business associations, industry bodies, and institutions
  • Publicly available reports and data sources

Whenever possible, we rely on primary and official sources. However, pal-am.com may not be the original source of all information. Readers should refer to official documentation and professional advisors for final confirmation.

This limitation is further explained in our
Disclaimer.

Updates and Corrections

Business, policy, and community-related information may change over time. When updates occur:

  • Pages or articles may be revised to reflect new or corrected information
  • Corrections are made clearly and responsibly
  • No misleading or intentionally outdated information is retained

Readers can report concerns or inaccuracies through our
Contact Us page.

Ethical Standards

We follow ethical communication standards, including:

  • No plagiarism or copied content
  • No misleading claims or deceptive presentation
  • No hate speech, discrimination, or defamatory material
  • Respect for privacy, dignity, and community sensitivity

We expect the same standards from contributors and collaborators. Those interested in working with us may visit
Career With Us.

Sponsored and Promotional Content

If sponsored, partner, or promotional content is published in the future, it will be clearly identified and labeled to distinguish it from editorial content.

Sponsored content does not determine or override our independent editorial standards.

Reader Responsibility

While we strive for accuracy, readers are encouraged to:

  • Cross-check critical or time-sensitive information
  • Consult official sources or professional advisors where appropriate
  • Understand that content is provided for informational purposes

Website usage and user responsibilities are explained in our:

Contact the Editorial Team

For editorial questions, correction requests, or feedback, please reach out via our Contact Us page.

To learn more about our organization and mission, visit About Us.