Editorial policy

Rising Comedy Guide aims to make claims about comedy clearly, distinguish interpretation from fact and correct errors openly. Our standards apply to editorial work across every format.

Accuracy and context

We check factual details against suitable sources and make clear when a point is an interpretation, a general observation or a matter of taste. We avoid presenting a single comic technique as a guaranteed route to laughter, and we preserve enough context for examples to make sense.

Independence and corrections

Editorial decisions are made for readers, not as a condition of a commercial relationship. If a piece contains a material error, readers can report it through the Contact page. We review specific corrections and amend confirmed errors with a clear explanation where the change affects meaning.

Partner material

Paid placements and other partner contributions are labelled clearly so readers can distinguish them from independent editorial coverage. A commercial relationship does not guarantee favourable treatment, and partners do not approve unrelated editorial work.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be AI-generated. We identify them where relevant and do not present illustrative images as documentary evidence or as photographs of real events.