Editorial Policy

ByAlessia Hazard
SimpcityUS Editorial Policy

Last updated: September 10, 2026

SimpcityUS is an independent informational website that explains Simpcity-related search topics, online-forum safety, account-access questions, privacy, and creator-rights resources for US readers. This editorial policy describes how content is created, reviewed, updated, and corrected.

SimpcityUS is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Simpcity forums or any third-party website using the Simpcity name.

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 What SimpcityUS Covers

SimpcityUS publishes educational content about:

  • The meaning of the term “Simpcity” and related search variations

  • How online forum communities are generally structured

  • Domain confusion, lookalike websites, and suspicious login pages

  • Account safety, password hygiene, phishing awareness, and privacy basics

  • Common troubleshooting topics, such as login problems and website errors

  • General US-facing information about copyright, reporting options, and creator rights

  • Comparisons of discussion platforms and safer, lawful alternatives

1.2 What SimpcityUS Does Not Cover

SimpcityUS does not:

  • Host, embed, or link to leaked, pirated, or non-consensual intimate content

  • Publish pages designed to help users locate individual creators or obtain unauthorized material

  • Provide instructions for bypassing access controls, evading platform rules, or obtaining paid content without permission

  • Offer legal advice, cybersecurity services, or investigative reporting

If a topic falls outside our scope or could facilitate harmful or unlawful activity, we do not publish it.

2. Independence and Conflicts of Interest

2.1 Independence Statement

SimpcityUS is editorially independent. We do not accept payment from third-party forums, creator platforms, or related services in exchange for favorable coverage.

We do not operate, represent, or speak for Simpcity forums or any other site using the Simpcity name.

2.2 Conflicts of Interest

All contributors must disclose any real relationship that could reasonably be seen as a conflict of interest, including:

  • Employment or contracting work for platforms discussed on SimpcityUS

  • Paid consulting, advisory, or promotional work related to creator services, anti-piracy tools, or forum operators

  • Ownership stakes or financial interests in companies mentioned in our content

Current conflicts of interest:

  • “No known conflicts of interest to disclose as of September 10, 2026.”

2.3 Affiliate and Advertising Disclosure

SimpcityUS “may use disclosed affiliate links on selected pages. Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial conclusions, topic selection, or safety guidance.”

If affiliate links are used, they must be clearly disclosed near the link or in a dedicated disclosure section.

3. Authorship and Bylines

3.1 Named Authors

All substantive articles on SimpcityUS must carry a named author byline. Anonymous or pseudonymous bylines are not used for core editorial content, except in limited circumstances approved by the editor for safety or privacy reasons.

Each author has a public profile page that includes:

  • Real name (or approved professional name)

  • Role at SimpcityUS

  • Brief background and areas of expertise

  • Links to other published work on SimpcityUS

  • Contact information for editorial questions

See: Author Profiles

3.2 Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring that factual claims are supported by reliable sources

  • Clearly distinguishing facts, editorial interpretation, and uncertainty

  • Avoiding unsupported claims about ownership, official status, or current uptime

  • Disclosing any relevant conflicts of interest

  • Cooperating with corrections when errors are identified

4. Editorial Process

4.1 Content Creation Workflow

For standard articles:

  1. Topic selection
    Topics are chosen based on user search demand, safety relevance, and gaps in existing coverage. We prioritize questions that affect user safety, privacy, and informed decision-making.
  2. Research and sourcing
    Authors gather information from:

  • Official sources (e.g., FTC, US Copyright Office)

  • Reputable news outlets and industry reports

  • Public documentation from platforms

  • Dated observations of search results and domain behavior

Authors must record sources in an internal notes document.

  1. Drafting
    Drafts must:

    • Answer the main question in the first 40–70 words

    • Use clear headings that match user questions

    • Cite sources near relevant claims

    • Avoid sensational language and fear-based framing

    • Include internal links to related guides

  2. Editorial review
    An editor reviews drafts for:

    • Clarity, accuracy, and completeness

    • Source quality and citation format

    • Independence, tone, and safety considerations

    • Compliance with this editorial policy

  3. Specialist review (when needed)
    Articles that make detailed legal, cybersecurity, health, financial, or other expert claims should be reviewed by a qualified professional before publication.

  4. Publication
    Once approved, the article is published with:

    • Author byline and date

    • “Last updated” date

    • Internal links to related content

    • Relevant schema markup (Article, FAQPage, etc.)

5. Sourcing and Citation Standards

5.1 Source Hierarchy

SimpcityUS prioritizes sources in this order:

  1. Primary official sources

    • US government agencies (FTC, US Copyright Office, etc.)

    • Official platform documentation and policies

    • Court documents, statutes, and regulatory guidance

  2. Reputable secondary sources

    • Established news organizations

    • Academic research and industry reports

    • Recognized consumer-safety and cybersecurity resources

  3. Tertiary and user-generated sources

    • Forum posts, social-media comments, and user reviews

    • Third-party security scans or reputation scores

    • Unverified claims or rumors

Tertiary sources may be mentioned only to illustrate user experiences or public discussion. They are not treated as authoritative evidence of facts.

5.2 Citation Format

In-text citations should:

  • Link directly to the source when possible

  • Include the source name and date when relevant

  • Distinguish between primary law, official guidance, news reporting, and user commentary

Example phrasing:

  • “According to the US Copyright Office, …”

  • “The FTC warns that scammers use deceptive messages to obtain personal or financial information.”consumer.ftc

  • “As of September 10, 2026, search results show multiple domains using or referring to the Simpcity name.”

6. Accuracy and Uncertainty

6.1 Avoiding Unsupported Claims

SimpcityUS does not:

  • Call a domain “official” without clear, current evidence

  • State that a site is “currently online,” “secure,” or “safe” without a dated, documented check

  • Repeat trust scores (e.g., “84/100”) without explaining what they measure and linking to the source

  • Claim knowledge of ownership, corporate structure, or payment practices without verifiable information

When information is uncertain, we use language such as:

  • “appears to”

  • “based on available information”

  • “as of September 10, 2026”

  • “this has not been independently verified”

6.2 Dated Observations

Any statement about current status, domain availability, search-result patterns, or security posture must include a date. Example:

“As of September 10, 2026, search results for ‘simpcity’ show multiple domains and mirror sites.” Undated “live” or “current” claims are not allowed.

7. Sensitive and High-Risk Topics

7.1 Non-Consensual and Intimate Content

SimpcityUS does not:

  • Publish or link to non-consensual intimate imagery

  • Describe specific leaked content in detail

  • Provide instructions for finding or downloading unauthorized material

  • Target individual creators with pages designed to surface their private or paid content

We may discuss general issues such as:

  • Non-consensual content and privacy harms

  • Reporting options for creators

  • Legal frameworks like copyright and DMCA

7.2 Legal and Security Guidance

Legal and security content on SimpcityUS is educational only. It is not a substitute for professional legal or cybersecurity advice.

We:

  • Explain general concepts (e.g., copyright, phishing, password reuse)

  • Link to official resources (FTC, US Copyright Office)

  • Encourage readers to consult qualified professionals for individual situations

We do not:

  • Tell readers whether a specific action is legal or illegal in their case

  • Provide step-by-step exploitation or bypass instructions

  • Offer personalized legal or security recommendations

8. Corrections and Updates

8.1 Correction Policy

SimpcityUS is committed to correcting factual errors when credible evidence becomes available.

Readers can request corrections by:

Correction requests should include:

  • The article URL

  • The specific claim in question

  • The proposed correction and supporting evidence

8.2 Update Process

When a correction is made:

  1. The article is updated with accurate information

  2. A note is added at the top or bottom of the article explaining what changed and why

  3. The “Last updated” date is changed to reflect the revision

  4. The change is logged on the Corrections page

Minor typo fixes may not be logged individually but are still corrected promptly.

9. Review Cadence

SimpcityUS aims to review key content on the following schedule:

  • Safety and legal pages: At least every 6 months, or when major guidance changes

  • Status and troubleshooting pages: When significant outages or domain changes are reported

  • Core entity pages (e.g., “What Is Simpcity?”): At least annually

  • Alternatives and comparison pages: When major platform policy changes occur

Pages that have not been reviewed within the target cadence should display a visible notice, such as:

“This page was last substantively reviewed on September 10, 2026. Some information may be outdated.”

10. Accessibility and Readability

SimpcityUS aims to make content accessible to a broad audience.

We:

  • Use clear headings and short paragraphs

  • Avoid unnecessary jargon and explain technical terms

  • Provide descriptive link text and image alt attributes

  • Ensure sufficient color contrast and mobile-friendly layouts

  • Test key pages with basic accessibility tools

11. AI and Automated Tools

SimpcityUS may use AI-assisted tools for:

  • Drafting initial outlines

  • Summarizing long documents

  • Generating alternative headings or meta descriptions

  • Checking grammar and readability

All AI-assisted content is:

  • Reviewed and edited by a human author

  • Fact-checked against reliable sources

  • Approved by an editor before publication

AI tools are not listed as authors. Human authors remain responsible for accuracy and sourcing.

12. Contact and Feedback

For questions about this editorial policy, content concerns, or suggestions:

We aim to respond to editorial inquiries within 1-2 business days.

13. Changes to This Policy

This editorial policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, best practices, or SimpcityUS operations.

Change log:

  • September 10, 2026 – Initial publication of Editorial Policy.

  • Add future dates and brief descriptions of changes as they occur.