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    The Outerhaven Productions Ethics and Standards
    (Updated 12/2/2024)

    At The Outerhaven Productions, we consider ourselves journalists dedicated to the realms of gaming, anime, and technology. While journalism adheres to an unwritten code of ethics, our team is committed to maintaining a high standard of professionalism to serve you, our audience.

    Our Commitment to Integrity
    When conducting interviews, reviewing games, technology, or anime, gathering news, and interacting with our readers, we maintain a strict policy of impartiality. We do not hold personal relationships, friendships, or other affiliations with developers, public relations staff, or publishers. Our professionalism reflects our commitment to unbiased reporting and content creation.

    We also want to make it clear that none of us are paid to write for The Outerhaven. We do not accept bribes, kickbacks, or donations in exchange for promoting or advertising any products or services. Our work is driven by a passion for gaming, technology, comics/manga, and anime, and we adhere to the highest journalistic principles to preserve our integrity.

    Factual and Unbiased Reporting
    All information shared by Outerhaven Productions is thoroughly sourced and validated to the best of our ability. For rumors or unverified claims, we strive to fact-check and will update our reports if new details emerge, whether the information is confirmed, disproven, or clarified.

    While we aim to present neutral, fact-based content, our articles may include personal opinions. However, we are committed to maintaining fairness and avoiding bias wherever possible.

    Review and Preview Ethics

    • Transparency in Reviews: If we review an item provided by a publisher, developer, or PR firm, we will disclose this information. Review scores reflect the honest opinions of our writers and are not influenced by external parties.
    • Crowdfunded Items: When reviewing items we have personally backed on platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo, we will disclose our involvement in the funding process.
    • Promotional Materials: Outerhaven Productions may receive promotional materials from publishers, vendors, or PR firms for review and preview purposes. These items remain the property of Outerhaven unless instructed otherwise (e.g., to return, destroy, or use in a giveaway). We do not accept gifts that fall outside the scope of review and preview purposes.

    Sponsored Content and Affiliate Links

    • Sponsored Content: Occasionally, we will publish sponsored written or video content. Such content will always be clearly marked as sponsored and will specify the nature of the sponsorship.
    • Affiliate Links: Outerhaven Productions may include affiliate links in articles or social media posts that contribute monetarily to our organization. Whenever such links are used, we will clearly disclose their presence.

    By adhering to these guidelines, we aim to provide honest, high-quality content that you can trust while sharing our passion for gaming, anime, and technology.

    Thank you for supporting Outerhaven Productions.