Mission Statement
At BetterWithCats.net, we are passionate about helping cat owners deepen their bond with their feline companions through trustworthy, compassionate, and expert-backed content. Our mission is to provide well-researched, engaging, and empathetic articles that educate and support cat lovers around the world while upholding the highest standards of editorial integrity, transparency, and accountability.
1. Accuracy and Fairness
We strive for accuracy in all our articles. Our team thoroughly researches each topic and attributes information to reputable veterinary sources and experienced cat behaviorists where appropriate. We present a range of perspectives and acknowledge that every cat is unique. If any inaccuracies are found, we welcome corrections via our Contact page.
2. Independence and Integrity
BetterWithCats.net is independently operated. We maintain editorial independence from advertisers and sponsors. Sponsored content, if any, is clearly labeled, and we do not accept gifts or incentives that could compromise the honesty of our content.
3. Transparency
We are transparent about our sources, affiliate partnerships, and the methods used in content creation. Any partnerships or sponsorships are clearly disclosed to maintain reader trust.
4. Privacy and Sensitivity
We respect the privacy of individuals and approach sensitive topics—such as pet health, loss, and behavioral issues—with empathy and discretion. Our tone remains respectful and supportive, never alarmist.
5. Editorial Process
Our editorial process includes topic selection, research, writing, veterinary fact-checking (where necessary), editing, and final review. We maintain a clear separation between editorial content and advertisements to ensure reader trust.
6. Community Engagement
We value our readers and their experiences. Comments, questions, and personal stories are welcomed and moderated to foster a positive and inclusive environment. We address concerns in a timely and respectful manner.
7. Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to reflect the diversity of cat lovers globally, and we ensure that our content and imagery are inclusive and free from stereotypes or discriminatory language.
8. Social Media Use
Our team engages with readers on social media in a responsible and professional manner. We avoid spreading unverified information and strive to share helpful, factual, and uplifting content.
9. Legal Compliance
We comply with local and international laws related to copyright, defamation, and animal care regulations. We seek legal guidance when necessary to ensure compliance.
Corrections Policy
At BetterWithCats.net, we are committed to transparency and accuracy. We take all correction requests seriously.
1. Identification of Errors Our editorial team regularly reviews published content and encourages readers to report errors or inaccuracies via email or our contact form.
2. Types of Corrections
- Minor Errors: Typos and grammatical mistakes are corrected without a formal notice.
- Substantive Errors: Errors affecting facts or core guidance are corrected with a clearly visible notice at the end of the article.
3. Corrections Process When an error is identified, it is reviewed by our editorial team, corrected as necessary, and documented when applicable.
4. Timeliness of Corrections We aim to correct verified errors as quickly as possible to maintain accuracy.
5. Transparency and Accountability We acknowledge and take responsibility for our mistakes and clearly document significant corrections.
6. Retractions In rare cases where content is found to be fundamentally flawed or misleading, it may be retracted with an explanation provided.
AI Policy
BetterWithCats.net recognizes the usefulness of AI tools in supporting content creation, while prioritizing human editorial oversight and ethical standards.
1. Purpose of AI Integration AI tools may assist with research, content suggestions, formatting, and structuring of articles. However, final content creation, fact-checking, and approval are carried out by our editorial team.
2. Ethical Considerations We ensure all AI-assisted content aligns with our ethical standards and avoids perpetuating misinformation or bias.
3. Editorial Oversight Our team maintains full oversight of any content where AI tools are used, ensuring it meets our editorial quality benchmarks.
4. Data Privacy User privacy is a top priority. We do not use AI tools in ways that compromise user data, and we comply with all applicable data protection regulations.
5. Transparency and Disclosure We disclose when AI tools play a role in content creation or curation to maintain transparency.
6. Bias Mitigation Content is reviewed to detect and remove unintended biases that may arise from AI assistance.
7. Accountability We remain fully accountable for all content on our site, whether AI-assisted or not, and welcome reader feedback.
8. Continuous Learning We stay current with AI developments and update our policies regularly to reflect best practices.
This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure continued alignment with our values and the expectations of our readers.
Date of Last Revision: 7th May 2025