Editorial policy

Clear Athlete Journal aims to make sport easier to understand without overstating what an article can establish. Our editorial choices favour clear explanations, careful wording, and useful distinctions over performance claims.

Accuracy and clarity

We check factual statements against appropriate sources when a story calls for them, explain the basis for claims, and avoid presenting opinion as fact. Articles are reviewed for clarity and context. Where evidence or circumstances are uncertain, the wording should say so rather than imply certainty.

Independence and commercial material

Editorial decisions are made separately from partnership arrangements. Any paid, sponsored, or partner material is clearly identified where it appears so readers can distinguish it from independent editorial coverage. A partnership does not guarantee a positive assessment or editorial mention.

Corrections

If you spot an error, contact us through the Contact page and identify the article and the point in question. We assess correction requests and update material when a change is warranted, making significant corrections clear to readers.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be generated with AI. Illustrations are not evidence of an event, athlete, product test, or real sporting setting, and are used to support rather than replace the article.