Editorial Guidelines & Fact-Checking Policy

Our standards for researching, verifying, writing, and updating gaming content

Website	IGGM — www.iggm.com
Last updated	November,10 2026

1. Our Editorial Mission

IGGM publishes gaming news, game guides, explanations, and other player-focused content. Our goal is to help readers understand what is happening in the games they play, make sense of important updates, and find useful information about gameplay systems, progression, and in-game activities.

We aim to produce content that is accurate, clear, relevant, and transparent about what is known, what remains uncertain, and how information was obtained. Editorial quality takes priority over speed, speculation, or sensational presentation.

2. Core Editorial Principles

Accuracy and reliability

We make reasonable efforts to verify factual claims before publication. Important details—including release dates, platform availability, patch changes, item statistics, gameplay requirements, and developer statements—should be checked against reliable sources.

Clarity and usefulness

We organize information so readers can quickly understand the main point and its practical significance. We avoid unnecessary jargon where plain language is clearer, and explain specialized terms when they are important to the subject.

Transparency

We distinguish confirmed information from estimates, rumors, leaks, predictions, interpretations, and community reports. We do not present unverified claims as established facts.

Editorial independence

Editorial decisions are guided by relevance to readers, accuracy, and the subject's significance. Coverage should not be shaped by payment, sponsorship, affiliate commissions, or other commercial consideration.

3. Sources and Information Gathering

The sources used for an article depend on its subject. Whenever practical, we prioritize information closest to the original source.

Primary sources

• Official game websites, developer and publisher announcements, news posts, and press releases.
• Official patch notes, update notes, maintenance notices, and in-game announcements.
• Verified developer or publisher communication channels.
• Official platform and storefront pages, where relevant to release dates, availability, system requirements, or product details.
• Direct observations of game content and gameplay, when the writer has actually accessed and checked that content.

Secondary sources and community information

Reputable gaming publications, interviews, specialist resources, and community discussions may provide useful context or help identify issues that require further checking. Community posts, forum discussions, social media comments, and player reports are not automatically authoritative. We assess their origin, date, consistency, and whether they can be corroborated.

Source attribution and context

When an article relies on a specific announcement, report, interview, or other identifiable source, the article should make the origin of the information clear where appropriate. We aim to preserve the original meaning and context of statements rather than presenting selective wording in a misleading way.

4. Fact-Checking and Verification

The level of verification depends on the type of content and the significance of the claims. Before publication, writers and editors should apply the checks relevant to the article.

1.Verify key claims. Check important names, dates, figures, platform details, game modes, item names, requirements, and other factual statements against reliable sources.

2.Check publication timing. Confirm whether information is current and whether a date refers to an announcement, test, early-access period, regional launch, or full release.

3.Check versions and platforms. Gameplay systems and update details may differ by game version, region, platform, server, or test environment. State relevant limitations when they matter.

4.Separate fact from uncertainty. Label rumors, leaks, datamined information, predictions, and unofficial reports clearly. Explain when a claim has not been confirmed by the developer or publisher.

5.Recheck material details. If a source changes, an announcement is corrected, or conflicting information emerges, review the affected claims before publication or update the article when necessary.

6.Conduct an editorial review. Review the article for factual consistency, clarity, relevance, attribution, and whether its headline accurately reflects the content.

5. Gameplay Guides and Practical Research

Guides may cover builds, classes, skills, equipment, quests, farming routes, item drops, progression, currencies, crafting, endgame activities, and other gameplay systems. Because these details can change through patches and may vary across versions or platforms, guide content should be tied to the relevant game context whenever possible.

Writers should be precise about the basis of gameplay claims:

• Personally tested: The writer directly tried the method or checked the mechanic in the game. Use this description only when that testing actually took place.
• Source-based research: The information was compiled from official documentation, patch notes, game data, or other identifiable sources.
• Community-reported: The information comes from player reports or community discussion and has not been independently confirmed. Make that status clear.

Do not imply that a strategy, drop rate, build, route, or mechanic was personally tested if it was not. Where results may vary because of random drops, server settings, character level, equipment, patches, or other conditions, explain those factors when they materially affect the advice.

6. News, Rumors, Leaks, and Developing Stories

Gaming news can develop quickly. We aim to distinguish official announcements from reporting, speculation, leaks, and community discussion.

• Confirmed news should be supported by an official statement or sufficiently reliable reporting.
• Rumors and leaks must be identified as unconfirmed and should not be written as though an announcement has been made.
• Predictions and analysis should be presented as interpretation, not as fact.
• For developing stories, articles should reflect the information available at the time of publication and be updated when significant, verified information becomes available.

A headline should not overstate the certainty or significance of the underlying information.

7. Updates, Corrections, and Reader Feedback

When we update content

We may update an article when a game receives a relevant patch, an official announcement changes, a factual detail is corrected, or additional verified information materially improves the article. Updates should preserve the article's accuracy and usefulness.

Corrections

If we identify a material error, we aim to correct it promptly. Where appropriate, the article should explain that a correction or substantial update has been made, particularly when the change affects the reader's understanding or the practical advice provided.

Reader feedback

Readers are welcome to report suspected errors, outdated information, unclear explanations, or missing context through IGGM's official contact channel. Please include the article URL and, where possible, the relevant passage and supporting information. Reader reports are reviewed; a report does not automatically mean that a correction will be made.

8. Advertising, Affiliate Links, and Sponsored Content

IGGM's news and guide content is editorial content. IGGM does not publish advertising, affiliate links, or sponsored content within its news articles and guides. Editorial coverage is not sold, sponsored, or altered in exchange for payment, commissions, gifts, or other commercial benefits.

Writers and editors must not insert affiliate links, paid placements, or promotional material into editorial articles. If IGGM's content or commercial practices change in the future, this policy should be reviewed and updated before any such material is introduced.

This statement describes the editorial model for IGGM news and guides. It should be kept accurate if the site's business model or page formats change.

9. Use of AI and Editorial Responsibility

Digital tools, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support research, organization, language refinement, or other parts of the editorial workflow. These tools do not replace source verification, editorial judgment, or human responsibility for published content.

Writers and editors remain responsible for checking factual claims, dates, quotations, names, links, and game-specific details. AI-generated or AI-assisted output must not be treated as a reliable source by itself. It must not be used to fabricate sources, quotations, testing experience, author credentials, or events.

10. Author Accountability

Articles published under an author's name should reflect that author's contribution and the editorial process applied by IGGM. Author biographies and areas of coverage should be accurate and should not exaggerate professional experience, credentials, gameplay testing, or personal achievements.

Where an article is prepared or reviewed by multiple contributors, the byline and any additional credit should reflect the actual roles involved. Author pages should provide useful information about the writer's coverage and published work without implying qualifications that have not been established.

11. Contact and Policy Review

For questions about this policy, feedback on an article, or a request to review a possible factual error, readers can contact IGGM through [email protected].

This policy may be revised as IGGM's editorial processes and publishing practices evolve. The date at the top of this page indicates the most recent policy review or update.

Please use [email protected] to submit copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property concerns. Do not send sensitive personal information unless it is reasonably necessary to assess your request.

Contact Channel

This process is a general contact and review procedure. It does not represent that IGGM is registered for, or operates, a specific statutory notice-and-takedown or designated-agent program in any jurisdiction. Any legally required procedure will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

Please submit only accurate, good-faith requests. Knowingly submitting false or misleading claims may have legal consequences. IGGM does not provide legal advice, and this policy does not limit any rights or remedies available under applicable law.

Important Information

If material is removed or access is restricted following a rights complaint, the affected publisher or contributor may contact IGGM through [email protected] to explain why they believe the action was mistaken or why they have authorization to use the material. IGGM may review the additional information and determine whether the material should remain unavailable, be restored, or be handled in another appropriate way.

Counter-Notices and Mistaken Reports

We aim to handle credible requests within a reasonable period. The time required may depend on the completeness and complexity of the request. If urgent action is requested, please explain the urgency and provide relevant supporting information.

Where appropriate, IGGM may remove the material, disable access to it, replace or edit it, add attribution or context, or take another action suitable to the circumstances. We may also decline a request that is incomplete, unsupported, clearly mistaken, or does not establish a relevant rights concern. Submission of a request does not guarantee removal.

After receiving a request, IGGM will review the information provided and may ask for additional details or supporting documentation. We may assess the identified material, its source, the context in which it appears, and whether a license, permission, legal exception, or other lawful basis may apply.

Review and Response Process

• A statement that the information in your request is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorized to act for the rights holder.
• Evidence of your authority to act for the rights holder, if you are submitting the request on someone else’s behalf.
• An explanation of why you believe the material infringes your rights, including relevant details about ownership or authorization.
• The exact URL(s) of the IGGM page(s), image(s), video(s), or other material you are asking us to review.
• A clear identification of the copyrighted work, trademark, or other intellectual property right you believe is affected.
• Your contact email address and other information reasonably needed for us to respond.
• Your full name and, if applicable, the name of the organization or rights holder you represent.

To help us assess the request, please provide the following information where applicable:

If you believe that material on IGGM infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact IGGM through [email protected] at www.iggm.com. Include “Copyright / IP Removal Request” in your message so it can be directed for review.

How to Submit a Request

IGGM respects the intellectual property rights of creators, publishers, developers, and other rights holders. We take credible reports of potentially infringing material seriously and provide a way for rights holders or their authorized representatives to request review and, where appropriate, removal or restriction of material published on www.iggm.com.

12. Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Content Removal Requests

IGGM respects the intellectual property rights of game developers, publishers, artists, writers, photographers, video creators, brands, and other rights holders. We expect material published on IGGM to be used responsibly and take credible reports of possible infringement seriously. This section explains how a rights holder or an authorized representative can ask IGGM to review material and what may happen after a request is received.

12.1 What This Policy Covers

This process applies to material appearing on IGGM, including (where applicable) article text, photographs, illustrations, screenshots, videos, graphics, logos, and other files or media displayed on pages operated by IGGM. A request should identify the specific material and the exact page or location where it appears.

A request may concern copyright, trademark, or another intellectual property right. Different rights protect different subject matter. For example, copyright may protect original written or visual works, while trademark law generally concerns the use of signs that identify the source of goods or services. Please explain which right you believe is involved rather than describing every concern simply as “copyright infringement.”

12.2 What May Not Constitute Infringement

The presence of a game title, character name, product name, logo, screenshot, or reference to a game does not by itself establish infringement. Some uses may be authorized, licensed, permitted by applicable law, or otherwise lawful depending on the facts and jurisdiction. Commentary, criticism, news reporting, quotation, and other uses may raise legal exceptions or limitations in some circumstances.

IGGM will consider the specific material, context, source, permissions or license information provided, and any relevant legal basis identified by the parties. IGGM does not make a legal determination on behalf of a court, and submitting a complaint does not automatically mean that material will be removed.

12.3 Who May Submit a Request

A request should be submitted by the rights holder or a person or organization authorized to act on the rights holder’s behalf. If you are an agent, representative, company, or law firm submitting a request for another party, explain your relationship to the rights holder and provide reasonable evidence of your authority when requested.

12.4 Information to Include in a Complaint

To help IGGM identify and assess the issue, please provide as much of the following information as is relevant:

• Your full name and, if applicable, the organization or rights holder you represent.
• A working email address and any other contact details reasonably necessary for IGGM to respond.
• The type of right involved (for example, copyright, trademark, or another intellectual property right).
• A description identifying the original work, mark, or protected material. For copyrighted work, include the title, creator, publication details, or other information that helps identify it.
• The exact URL of each IGGM page at issue and a precise description of the material on that page, such as the image, paragraph, video, or graphic concerned.
• An explanation of why you believe the use is unauthorized or otherwise infringes your rights. If relevant, identify the original source and provide a link or copy that helps us compare the material.
• Information about ownership, registration, licensing, or authorization, where relevant and available. A registration certificate is not necessarily required for every type of claim, but supporting information can help us assess it.
• If you are acting for someone else, evidence that you are authorized to submit the request on their behalf.
• A statement that the information in your request is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you are the rights holder or authorized to act for the rights holder.

Please identify each disputed URL separately where multiple pages are involved. Broad requests such as “remove all of our images” without identifying the material and its location may be difficult to assess and may require clarification.

12.5 How to Submit a Request

Submit the request through [email protected]. Include “Copyright / Intellectual Property Removal Request” in the subject line or message. Use the contact route currently published on the website; do not send confidential or sensitive personal information unless it is reasonably necessary to establish the claim or authority to act.

If a formal legal notice is being submitted under a particular law, please identify the legal procedure being invoked and include the information required by that law. This general contact process should not be treated as a substitute for any statutory notice procedure that may apply.

12.6 IGGM’s Review Process

After receiving a request, IGGM will conduct an initial review to determine whether the request identifies the material, explains the rights concern, and provides enough information for assessment. IGGM may:

• Acknowledge receipt or request clarification or additional supporting information.
• Review the identified page and material, including its source, context, publication history, and any available permission or license information.
• Consider relevant information from the author, uploader, publisher, or other party responsible for supplying the material.
• Assess whether the issue appears to involve material hosted or controlled by IGGM, or content that is merely referenced or embedded from an external service.
• Decide whether further review, restriction of access, editing, replacement, attribution, removal, or no action is appropriate in the circumstances.

Where a credible claim raises a material concern, IGGM may temporarily restrict access to the disputed material while seeking clarification or completing its review. Any interim measure is not necessarily a final conclusion that infringement occurred.

12.7 Possible Outcomes

Depending on the information available and the circumstances, IGGM may take one or more of the following actions:

• Remove the specific image, video, text, or other material identified in the complaint.
• Disable access to or temporarily restrict the relevant page or material while the issue is reviewed.
• Replace the material with content that IGGM is authorized to use.
• Edit the material or add context or attribution where that adequately addresses the issue and is appropriate.
• Request proof of permission, a license, or other information from the relevant contributor or rights holder.
• Decline the request if it is incomplete, unsupported, misdirected, or does not establish a sufficient basis for action.

IGGM will aim to handle complete and credible requests within a reasonable period. Timing may depend on the complexity of the issue, the amount of material identified, the need to obtain information from other parties, and any applicable legal requirements. IGGM cannot guarantee a fixed response or removal timeframe through this general policy.

12.8 Notice to the Relevant Contributor or Publisher

Where appropriate and legally permitted, IGGM may notify the author, contributor, uploader, or other party responsible for the material that a complaint has been received or that access has been restricted. IGGM may share the substance of the complaint to the extent reasonably necessary to allow that party to understand and respond to the concern. Personal information will be handled with due regard to applicable privacy requirements.

12.9 Disputes, Responses, and Requests to Restore Material

If material is removed or restricted, the affected contributor or other relevant party may contact IGGM through [email protected] to explain why they believe the complaint is mistaken, why the material is authorized, or why it may be lawful to use. The response should identify the affected URL and provide relevant evidence, such as a license, written permission, ownership information, or an explanation of the legal basis for the use.

IGGM will consider relevant responses and may maintain the restriction, restore the material, make a different edit, or take another appropriate action. Restoration is not automatic. If a formal statutory counter-notice process applies, the parties must follow the requirements and timelines of the applicable law; this general policy does not replace those requirements.

12.10 Repeat or Multiple Infringement Reports

IGGM may consider a pattern of credible infringement reports when deciding how to manage material supplied by a particular contributor or source. Where appropriate and consistent with applicable law and contractual obligations, IGGM may require additional assurances, restrict further submissions, remove repeated infringing material, or take other reasonable measures. Any action will depend on the facts and the reliability of the reports; an allegation alone does not establish repeated infringement.

12.11 False, Incomplete, or Abusive Complaints

Please submit complaints in good faith and provide accurate information. Knowingly making false or misleading claims, impersonating a rights holder, or using the complaint process to harass or suppress lawful criticism may have legal consequences. IGGM may ask for further evidence or decline to act on a request that appears abusive, knowingly inaccurate, or insufficiently specific.

12.12 Third-Party Websites and Embedded Material

Some IGGM pages may refer to, link to, or display material provided by third-party websites or services. IGGM may not host or control the underlying material on those external services. If the disputed material is hosted by a third party, you may also need to contact that service or website directly. Please still identify the IGGM URL and explain precisely what appears on IGGM so we can assess any action within our control.

12.13 Privacy and Handling of Complaint Information

Information submitted with a complaint will be used to review and respond to the rights concern and may be shared with relevant personnel or affected parties where reasonably necessary and legally permitted. Please avoid including unrelated personal data, passwords, financial information, or other sensitive information. Any personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable law and IGGM’s relevant privacy practices.

12.14 No Legal Advice; Applicable Law

This policy describes IGGM’s general process for receiving and reviewing intellectual property concerns. It is not legal advice and does not create rights beyond those provided by applicable law. Rights, exceptions, notice requirements, and available remedies can vary by jurisdiction. IGGM will address formal legal notices and court or government orders in accordance with the laws and procedures that apply.

Nothing in this section represents that IGGM has registered a DMCA designated agent, adopted a formal DMCA safe-harbor program, or established a statutory counter-notice procedure. IGGM should make such claims only if the relevant legal and operational requirements have actually been completed and verified.

12.15 Contact

To report suspected copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property infringement involving material on IGGM, please use [email protected] and include “Copyright / Intellectual Property Removal Request” in your message. Please provide the relevant URLs and the information described above so IGGM can review the request.