Editorial principles
Clarity must not come at the expense of accuracy. These principles apply to market explanations, guides and calculators.
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Separating facts and interpretation
Definitions, data and applicable rules are separated from interpretation. Correlations are not presented as certain causes, and uncertainty is stated openly.
No concealed sales intent
There are currently no affiliate links, paid product recommendations or personal investment proposals. Any future advertising must be separated from editorial content and clearly labelled.
Sources
Priority is given to legislation, public authorities, central banks, market infrastructure and documented provider sources. Industry organisations are identified as such. Guides identify the responsible editor, publication and review dates, and central sources.
Review
Tax, legal and data-methodology content is reviewed when the underlying facts change. A review date is changed only after a substantive editorial check. Outdated content is corrected or clearly marked. Gold Update does not provide individual legal or tax advice.
Editorial perspective on gold
Gold Update deliberately treats gold as a serious real asset and a possible component of long-term diversification. This constructive perspective is not an individual suitability assessment: the absence of income, price and currency risks, and buying, selling and custody costs remain visible wherever relevant. No fixed portfolio allocation or guaranteed preservation of value is promised.
Conflicts of interest and compensation
Material personal holdings, business relationships, sponsorship or compensation that could influence a page must be disclosed with that content. Editorial statements may not be improved, suppressed or favoured in rankings in return for payment. The current status of advertising and affiliate models is published on the Funding & advertising transparency page.
Quotations, studies and industry sources
Direct quotations identify the speaker or author, source and relevant context. A study is not accepted solely because it has a prominent author or publisher; its method, sample, period and potential sponsor are considered where relevant. Research from industry organisations may be used, but is labelled as an interested source and, where possible, supplemented with primary data or independent research.
Translations and supporting tools
Published language versions should carry the same central statements, limitations, sources and disclosures. Software and AI-assisted tools may support structure, translation, formatting or quality checks; they are not treated as sources and do not carry editorial responsibility. Before publication, a named responsible person checks facts, sources, figures and the meaning of each language version.