Article Guidelines

Every article must be classifiable into exactly one of the six recognised ICPress editorial categories.

• Required The article must fall within exactly one of the following primary categories: Markets, Technology, Economy, Startup, Crypto, or Security.
• Required Markets: Covers equity movements, stock reports, technical analysis, and insider buying or selling activity.
• Required Technology: Covers AI breakthroughs, quantum computing progress, and hardware innovation.
• Required Economy: Covers inflation, interest rates, GDP, and geopolitical events with material impact on trade or wealth.
• Required Startup: Covers venture capital funding rounds, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and notable open-source tools or repositories.
• Required Crypto: Covers cryptocurrency price action, blockchain protocol upgrades, forks, and Web3 developments.
• Required Security: Covers cybersecurity incidents, privacy developments, deepfake defence, and online safety.

All claims must be verifiable and factually accurate.

• Required All claims must be verifiable using credible sources.
• Required Avoid spreading rumors, unconfirmed information, or misinformation.
• Required For investigative pieces, clearly distinguish between verified facts and conjecture.
• Advisory Provide citations or links to sources wherever possible.

Articles should be well structured and easy to read.

• Required Articles should have a clear title, introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Required Use concise language and avoid unnecessary jargon.
• Required Organize content logically; each paragraph should focus on a single idea.

Use reliable sources and give proper credit.

• Required Use reliable and reputable sources such as recognized media, official reports, and experts.
• Required Give proper credit for quotes, data, or images.
• Required Avoid excessive self-promotion or linking to unrelated websites.

Content must be timely and relevant.

• Required Submit content that is timely and relevant to the topic or category.
• Required Avoid off-topic submissions or content that is primarily personal opinion unless labeled as op-ed.
• Advisory Financial or technical articles should include clear context or explanation for general readers.

Reporting must be neutral and fair.

• Required News articles must aim for neutral reporting; clearly label opinion pieces or commentary.
• Required Avoid hate speech, discrimination, or targeting individuals unfairly.
• Advisory Present multiple perspectives where applicable.

Content must be original and properly attributed.

• Required Articles should be original content; plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
• Required When summarizing or referencing other work, quote or paraphrase responsibly and cite the source.

Articles must meet professional writing standards.

• Required Use correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and English language.
• Required Maintain a professional tone; avoid excessive slang or informal language in news reporting.
• Advisory Formatting should be clean and readable with headings, bullet points, and paragraphs.

Uphold the highest standards of journalistic ethics.

• Required Do not fabricate quotes, statistics, or sources.
• Required Disclose conflicts of interest when relevant such as financial ties or affiliations.
• Required Avoid sensationalism or clickbait titles; headlines should reflect article content accurately.