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Art. 1 — Name and domain
The platform is named RoAdevar. The official domain is roadevar.ro.
Editorial Code
Principles, standards and responsibilities of the RoAdevar newsroom
This Code governs editorial activity on roadevar.ro. RoAdevar is an independent media platform, not a party. Account rules: [[termeni|Terms]]. Short vision: [[program|Editorial Manifesto]]. Bilateral framework: [[acorduri|Rules and commitments]].
Identity and mission
Chapter I.
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Art. 2 — Mission
The mission is to inform the public through verified journalism, responsible analysis and space for signed opinion.
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Art. 3 — Political independence
RoAdevar is not affiliated with any party and does not promote partisan propaganda.
Editorial principles
Chapter II.
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Art. 4 — Guiding values
The newsroom is guided by truth, independence, clarity, responsibility, courage and respect for the reader.
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Art. 5 — Facts and opinion
News and opinion are marked distinctly. Facts are checked; opinions are owned by the author.
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Art. 6 — Prohibitions
Forbidden: deliberate disinformation, plagiarism, hate speech, defamation and evidence manipulation.
Authors and contributors
Chapter III.
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Art. 7 — Who may publish
Authors and contributors accepted by the newsroom may publish after registration and compliance with this Code.
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Art. 8 — Author responsibility
Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their material and for correct citation of sources.
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Art. 9 — Newsroom rights
The newsroom may request changes, delay publication or reject material that breaches standards.
Publishing standards
Chapter IV.
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Art. 10 — Headlines
Headlines must reflect the content. Misleading clickbait is forbidden.
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Art. 11 — Sources
Sources are indicated transparently. Unconfirmed information is labelled as such.
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Art. 12 — Media and rights
Images and media materials respect copyright and the dignity of persons.
Corrections and accountability
Chapter V.
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Art. 13 — Corrections
Factual errors are corrected promptly with a clear update note.
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Art. 14 — Reports
Readers may flag errors or ethics issues via the contact page.
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Art. 15 — Measures
Serious breaches of the Code may lead to material withdrawal and suspension of publishing rights.
Independence and funding
Chapter VI.
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Art. 16 — Editorial decisions
Editorial decisions belong to the newsroom, not funders, sponsors or political interests.
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Art. 17 — Donations
Voluntary donations support the platform and do not buy editorial influence.
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Art. 18 — Financial transparency
Transparency information may be published on the Transparency page as it becomes available.
Final provisions
Chapter VII.
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Art. 19 — Updates
This Code may be updated by the newsroom. The current version is the one published on the site.
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Art. 20 — Acceptance
Using the platform and publishing on RoAdevar implies acceptance of this Editorial Code.
RoAdevar — independent journalism for an informed Romania.
Last updated: 09.09.2026