Editorial Policy
How Picklary writes, sources, and updates content.
Picklary publishes practical guides for players, with a preference for official sources and clearly labelled comparisons.
- We write for players, not for search engines — every page should help a player choose a level, paddle, player profile, or feedback path.
- We separate what we have tested from what we compare by published spec — and we say which is which.
- For anything that changes — rankings, prices, dates, rules — we link to the official source instead of guessing.
- No fabricated reviews, statistics, or credentials. Ever.
- Guides are revised as gear and the game evolve, and each shows when it was last updated.
Images
Unlicensed player and product photos are not copied into the site. Original illustrative cards are used unless licensed photos are available.
Why this page matters
This policy page is not just a formality. It explains how Picklary creates content, separates ads from editorial work, limits user submissions, and corrects errors. Clear privacy, copyright, advertising, and moderation standards make the site safer for readers and advertisers.
Picklary covers topics that can change, including rules, paddles, players, events, and DUPR-related links. For that reason, these policy pages also explain the limits of current information, the need to verify external sources, the separation of advertising and editorial work, and the review standards for user input. They act as a public trust layer and an internal checklist for future features.
Community boards, highlight videos, and gear reviews can raise copyright, privacy, and moderation issues. This version does not automatically publish user posts to a public server, and a public launch should include reporting, removal requests, spam prevention, and pre-publication review.
These pages are kept in the footer so readers can find them at any time. They also serve as a checklist when new tools, articles, ads, or community features are added: the new feature should not conflict with the stated privacy, advertising, correction, or moderation standards.
Readers should use these policies together, because privacy, cookies, advertising, corrections, and community moderation affect one another when interactive tools are added. This is especially important for a site that combines articles, tools, external links, and future community features.
Editorial independence
Picklary checks official sources and published specifications, then adds explanation for practical use. Sponsored or affiliate topics should still include limitations, source links, and clear disclosure.