Code of Ethics – Mighty Military
At MightyMilitary.com, our mission is to create a transparent, reliable, and responsible space for military news, defense analysis, and geopolitical reporting. We encourage our contributors and users to uphold the highest ethical standards when sharing content on our platform. The following Code of Ethics outlines the principles and responsibilities that all contributors must adhere to:
1. Truth, Accuracy & Accountability
- All articles, reports, and opinions must be fact-based, thoroughly researched, and cross-verified.
- Misinformation, manipulation of facts, or sensationalism will not be tolerated.
- Contributors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their own work.
- Any disclaimers, corrections, or conflicts of interest must be clearly stated.
2. Professional Conduct
- All contributors must demonstrate respect, objectivity, and a professional tone when presenting analysis or commentary.
- Personal attacks, inflammatory language, or hate speech are strictly prohibited.
- Ethical journalism must prevail over personal, political, or ideological biases.
3. Respect for Privacy and Human Dignity
- Do not intrude into anyone’s personal life, grief, or distress without clear public interest.
- Avoid publishing graphic or distressing images unless essential to the context of the story.
- Do not publish names or photos of minors involved in sensitive situations (e.g., abuse, sexual violence, or conflict zones) without verified consent of legal guardians.
4. Non-Discrimination
- Content should not promote racism, sectarianism, ethnic bias, religious intolerance, or hate against any community or individual.
- Contributors must refrain from targeting individuals or groups based on race, nationality, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or belief systems unless contextually essential and responsibly framed.
5. Conflict Reporting Guidelines
- Reporting on wars, insurgencies, or terrorism should balance public interest with sensitivity to extremism and propaganda.
- Avoid romanticizing violence, glorifying conflict, or indirectly amplifying extremist ideologies.
- Disclose when content involves opinion, speculation, or unconfirmed sources.
6. Protection of Victims and Vulnerable Individuals
- Do not reveal identities of victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, or vulnerable persons without their explicit permission.
- Avoid posting images or names of individuals accused of such crimes unless legally charged and publicly confirmed.
7. Copyright & Plagiarism
- All submitted work must be original. Any use of third-party content (text, images, charts, etc.) must be properly attributed.
- Plagiarism or unauthorized use of copyrighted material will result in immediate removal and possible blacklisting.
8. Social Media Usage
- Contributors must follow ethical conduct while representing Mighty Military on social media.
- Do not share fake news, unverified claims, or engage in online abuse while using Mighty Military credentials.
9. Upholding the Law
- All contributors must follow local, national, and international laws while reporting.
- Do not share or encourage content that incites violence, breaks national security laws, or threatens peace.
10. Independence and Impartiality
- Contributors must avoid political alignment or institutional bias that may compromise their reporting.
- Sponsored content or affiliate material must be clearly disclosed.
Violation & Consequences
MightyMilitary.com reserves the right to:
- Edit, reject, or remove content that violates this Code of Ethics.
- Temporarily or permanently suspend contributors who fail to follow these ethical standards.
- Report any illegal or malicious activity to relevant authorities where appropriate.