EDITORIAL POLICY PRINCIPLES OF THE MODISTA WEBSITE

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EDITORIAL POLICY PRINCIPLES OF THE MODISTA WEBSITE

Journalists and editors of the MODISTA website (LLC “VILNA PRESA”) operate in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, international treaties, national legislation, the Law of Ukraine “On Media”, and journalistic ethical standards.

They adhere to the principles of democracy, freedom of speech, the rule of law, and the equality of all citizens before the law. The MODISTA editorial team strives to comply with Google’s news standards, ensuring the high quality, reliability, and ethical nature of its content.


Mission and Goals of the MODISTA Website

  • We protect freedom of speech in Ukraine, providing broad access to information and objectively covering events.
  • We create modern European content, changing people’s perceptions of the world and themselves.
  • We build a successful media business with the best team capable of implementing unique ideas.
  • We are always where our audience is: MODISTA content is available on all communication channels.

Information Standards

  • Timeliness: MODISTA strives to be the first to report the news. Important information should appear as quickly as possible in the news feed and on social media.
  • Accuracy: MODISTA journalists must report facts as accurately as possible, without distorting their meaning. Minor stylistic edits should not change the meaning of quotes.
  • Reliability: MODISTA always links to sources of information with hyperlinks, except in cases of exclusive information where the MODISTA website itself is the source.
  • Impartiality: MODISTA presents the positions of all parties to a conflict, as well as different viewpoints on controversial issues. The opinion of a neutral expert does not require balancing.
  • Separation of Facts from Comments and Opinions: MODISTA avoids manipulating facts and emotions. Facts are clearly separated from comments and opinions, with a mandatory reference to the source of the subjective opinion.
  • Exhaustiveness: Information in the news should answer the questions: what, where, and when did it happen, and under what circumstances. Events are accompanied by background and reference information.
  • Accessibility: MODISTA journalists use literary language, writing in simple sentences that are understandable to a wide audience.

Ethical Principles for Journalists

  • A MODISTA journalist publishes only reliable information and is responsible for its accuracy.
  • Material is signed with the author’s name, who also has feedback channels.
  • Journalists cite only verified publications, with the exception of materials dedicated to refuting information.
  • The editorial team does not disclose state or other secrets protected by law.
  • Details of private life are published only with consent, except in cases of public interest.
  • MODISTA avoids the demonstration of violence, injuries, pornography, crude language, and other shocking materials.
  • A journalist does not call a person a criminal until a court verdict is rendered.
  • The personal data of crime victims is published only with their consent, except in cases of extraordinary public interest.
  • The editorial team is responsible for the accuracy of information, including user comments.

Rejection of Any Forms of Discrimination

  • MODISTA does not allow statements that incite hatred or hostility based on ethnic and social origin, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other characteristics.
  • Journalists use the rules of barrier-free communication and correct terminology regarding people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, various diseases, and other groups.
  • The editorial team does not use hate speech in its work.

Interaction with Owners

  • The owners of MODISTA guarantee the absence of political censorship. Programs and materials are not used for hidden advertising.
  • The owners do not interfere in the production process, trusting the professionalism of the journalists. Responsibility for the content of the materials lies with the heads of departments.
  • Journalists support effective management, helping to develop a stable business and strengthen MODISTA’s authority.
  • In cases of covering topics related to the owners’ interests, journalists are guided by the relevance of public discussion and public interest, maintaining a balance of opinions.

Content Prohibition

MODISTA does not disseminate:

  • Calls for the violent overthrow of the constitutional order or war.
  • Statements that incite hatred or hostility.
  • Incitement to discrimination or harassment.
  • Terrorism propaganda.
  • Pornography and materials that encourage sexual violence against children.
  • Drug propaganda.
  • Cruelty to animals.
  • Instructions for making explosives or drugs.
  • Denial of the criminal nature of totalitarian regimes.
  • Humiliation of the state language.
  • Denial of the existence of the Ukrainian people and statehood.

Political Neutrality

  • Journalists work in the interests of society as a whole, not favoring any group based on ethnic or social origin, nationality, religion, or other characteristics.
  • The pro-government group is considered an equal political force.
  • MODISTA has no obligations to political parties or commercial structures associated with them.
  • During elections, MODISTA adheres to the principle of equal opportunity, not giving preference to any political force.

Child Protection

MODISTA restricts the dissemination of materials that may harm children, including:

  • Scenes of violence.
  • Incitement to suicide or self-harm.
  • Cruelty to animals.
  • Approval of crimes.
  • Propaganda of addiction.
  • Obscene language.
  • Calls for gambling.
  • Demonstration of deceased bodies.

Adherence to Copyright and Related Rights

The use of materials from other media is carried out in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Copyright and Related Rights”.


Advertising and Sponsorship

  • MODISTA’s advertising activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Advertising”.
  • The editorial team does not allow hidden advertising or sponsored materials. Commercial materials are marked with appropriate labels.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

  • MODISTA does not use technologies that affect a person’s subconscious or health. The editorial team strives for responsible AI implementation, using it as a supportive tool.
  • AI is not used for generating news. AI-generated suggestions are checked by an editor.
  • AI can assist with translation, but such translations are verified by an editor.
  • MODISTA sometimes uses AI-generated images as a substitute for stock photos, but in such cases, they are appropriately commented.
  • AI-generated images or videos are carefully checked by editors.

The Russian-Ukrainian War

MODISTA supports Ukraine in its opposition to the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and hostile information influence.