Editorial Policy

Traffgate Review publishes explanatory journalism about reading domain names, web archives, and online evidence. This policy explains how we work and what we will not claim.

Sourcing. We rely on public, citable material such as ICANN resources, IETF RFCs, Internet Archive documentation, national archive guides, and press ethics codes. When we describe a method, we link to a primary or authoritative source where possible. We avoid citing anonymous assertions as fact.

Observation versus inference. We try to label what a source shows separately from what we think it might mean. A domain registration record, an archived snapshot, or a search result is not proof of ownership, intent, or continuity. We do not state that a current site is the same entity as an earlier site unless there is verifiable public evidence.

Corrections. We correct factual errors promptly and note the change in the article. If a correction is substantial, we explain what was wrong and what the record now supports. Readers can submit corrections using the contact page.

Independence. We do not accept payment for coverage, and we do not publish sponsored content that implies endorsement. We do not provide legal, investigative, or ownership-verification services.

Images and examples. Images on this site are illustrative AI-generated scenes. They are not documentary photographs. Examples are chosen to explain method, not to accuse any person or organization.

Scope. Our articles are educational. They are not advice for a specific dispute. Where evidence is thin, we aim to say so rather than fill gaps with guesses.