Editorial standards

Sources and scope

We distinguish reporting, contributed perspectives and announcements. Factual claims should be checked against reliable sources, with primary sources linked where available. A guide should explain who it is for, what it covers and the limits of the information.

Event dates, requirements and application deadlines can change. Check the organiser’s current information before acting. Our writing is general information and does not replace professional advice.

Authorship and assistance

Bylines identify the person or organisation responsible for a contribution. Credentials and experience must be accurate. We do not create fictional experts or present a generated perspective as first-hand experience.

AI assistance does not replace editorial responsibility. Material assisted by AI still requires factual checking, source review and human approval. Claims of testing or personal experience require evidence that the work actually took place.

Commercial relationships

Sponsored and paid placements should be clearly identified. Atlas’s organic listing order cannot be purchased. A directory entry is a discovery aid; it is not a recommendation, ranking or endorsement by The Profession.

Guides should disclose relevant commercial interests. Comparisons must explain their criteria and rely on checked information rather than unsupported “best” claims.

Updates and corrections

We welcome corrections and additional context. Tell us which page you are referring to, what needs changing, and the source that supports the correction. Substantive changes should be reflected in the page’s review date; a date alone does not mean the content has been rechecked.