Grounded Truth & News Movement (GTNM)
Effective Date: November 1, 2024
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
1. Introduction
Grounded Truth & News Movement (GTNM) is committed to transparency, accountability, and compliance with legal, ethical, and industry standards. This page serves as a centralized index for all of GTNM’s compliance policies, guiding users, contributors, and stakeholders on privacy, editorial integrity, data usage, and legal considerations.
For questions regarding GTNM’s policies, email: [email protected]
2. Policy Index & Guide
Legal & User Agreements
- ✔ Privacy Policy – Covers data collection, tracking, and user rights under GDPR & CCPA.
- ✔ Terms of Service – Defines user agreements, prohibited activities, and GTNM’s liability.
- ✔ Copyright & DMCA Notice – Establishes content ownership and takedown procedures.
User Rights & Privacy Compliance
- ✔ Cookie Policy – Explains how GTNM uses cookies and tracking technologies.
- ✔ Data Retention Policy – Defines how long GTNM retains user data and how it can be deleted.
- ✔ Legal Compliance & User Rights Policy – Summarizes GDPR, CCPA, and other compliance obligations.
Editorial Standards & Transparency
- ✔ AI Editorial Transparency & Use Policy – Clarifies how AI is used in content creation.
- ✔ Editorial Independence Policy – Confirms GTNM’s full autonomy from advertisers, sponsors, or political influence.
- ✔ Ethics Policy – Establishes GTNM’s commitment to accuracy, fairness, and fact-based journalism.
- ✔ Corrections & Updates Policy – Explains GTNM’s process for updating and correcting content.
- ✔ Editorial Standards & Practices Policy – Defines content classification, sourcing, and fact-checking standards.
Community Guidelines & User Engagement
- ✔ User-Generated Content Policy – Defines rules for comments, AI submissions, and moderation.
- ✔ Disclaimer – States GTNM is an entertainment platform and not a sole source of news.
- ✔ Accessibility Statement – Ensures GTNM is accessible to users with disabilities and meets ADA & WCAG standards.
Advertising, Security & Ethical AI Use
- ✔ Advertising & Sponsorship Policy – Describes GTNM’s policy on advertisements, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships.
- ✔ Security & Incident Response Policy – Outlines GTNM’s security measures against cyber threats.
3. How to Navigate GTNM’s Policies
To review any policy, click the document title above or visit the relevant section at https://gtnm.org/compliance/.
For Data & Privacy concerns:
For Editorial Transparency:
- ✔ Editorial Independence Policy
- ✔ AI Editorial Transparency & Use Policy
- ✔ Corrections & Updates Policy
For User Engagement & Community Rules:
4. Updates & Revisions to Compliance Policies
- ✔ Policy updates are posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.
- ✔ Major revisions will be announced via GTNM’s website and Substack.
Users are encouraged to review policies periodically to stay informed about GTNM’s compliance standards.
5. Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Location: Oregon, USA
⚠ GTNM is committed to transparency and accountability. We encourage users to report concerns or request clarifications about our policies.