How We Verify Sources and Maintain Corrections
Open Video Project follows a consistent verification workflow to ensure informational accuracy and traceability in every video we publish. Topics are chosen for public interest and educational value. Research begins with primary sources when available: official reports, academic papers, public records, and direct interviews. When secondary analyses are used for context, they are selected from reputable publishers and cross-checked against primary documentation. Scripts are drafted with inline source references, and a separate review team performs fact checks against the cited material. Where ambiguities exist, we present alternative viewpoints clearly and attribute them. After publication, we monitor feedback channels and platform reports for potential errors. Corrections are processed through a documented workflow: the issue is evaluated, supporting evidence is gathered, and an edit decision is made. Corrections and updates are logged in a visible revisions section tied to the content, with timestamps and a short note explaining the change. This approach helps users verify claims independently and preserves a transparent record of editorial choices for accountability and archive integrity.
Advertising That Supports Discoverability, Not Commercialization
Advertising on Open Video Project is intentionally limited and clearly labeled. Our goal is to help people discover freely accessible informational videos, not to commercialize content or offer services. We do not accept ads for financial advice, investment schemes, or paid business opportunities. All partnering advertisers agree to our sponsor guidelines that forbid editorial influence, ensure factual accuracy in promotional claims, and require clear labeling of sponsored segments. Advertisements are placed in contextual slots that do not interrupt the core informational flow and are reviewed for compliance with major advertising platforms. When analytics or reach tools are used to measure visibility, we prefer privacy-preserving configurations, short retention periods, and minimal audience profiling. If a sponsor relationship could raise a perceived conflict of interest, we disclose the nature of the relationship and, where appropriate, publish a summary describing the scope and duration of the partnership. This keeps editorial independence intact while enabling modest operational funding to extend the reach of public information.
Public Access, Data Practices, and Accountability
We prioritize public access to primary informational videos and associated materials such as transcripts, source lists, and data tables. Our privacy policy explains how limited data is processed to run the site and deliver discoverability services while maintaining user choices. The cookie control lets visitors accept or reject optional tracking cookies; essential cookies remain to enable site functionality. For accountability, we keep a verifiable organizational address and respond to verification and correction requests via published contact channels. When platform partners request documentation for compliance reviews, we provide summaries of advertiser relationships and processing activities consistent with privacy safeguards. Transparency requires both accessible content and clear records of how decisions are made. We publish summaries of material changes and keep a visible record of corrections so that researchers, regulators, and the public can evaluate how the project operates over time.
