Our Commitment to Accurate, Independent, and Responsible Reporting
At Tepi AI, we believe that access to reliable information is essential for building better businesses and making informed decisions.
We are committed to delivering accurate, relevant, and insightful coverage of the startup ecosystem, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, venture capital, funding opportunities, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Our editorial policy outlines the principles and standards that guide how we research, create, review, publish, and update content across our website, newsletters, and digital platforms.
1. Editorial Independence
Tepi AI is committed to maintaining editorial independence in its content and reporting.
Our editorial decisions are guided by relevance, accuracy, public interest, and value to our readers, not by the commercial interests of advertisers, sponsors, investors, or external organisations.
Partnerships, sponsorships, and business relationships do not guarantee favourable editorial coverage or influence our independent opinions.
2. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
We strive to ensure that all information published on Tepi AI is accurate, credible, and supported by reliable sources.
Our editorial process includes:
- Verifying important facts using credible sources.
- Cross-checking information wherever possible.
- Referencing official announcements, company statements, government portals, research reports, and reputable publications.
- Clearly distinguishing confirmed information from estimates, opinions, and speculation.
- Reviewing figures, dates, names, and other important details before publication.
When information cannot be independently verified, we make reasonable efforts to communicate that limitation clearly.
3. Sources and Attribution
We value transparency and acknowledge the original sources of information.
Our content may be informed by:
- Official company announcements and press releases.
- Government websites and public documents.
- Startup and investor announcements.
- Research papers and industry reports.
- Interviews with founders, investors, and industry professionals.
- Reputable news publications and media organisations.
- Other publicly available information.
We provide appropriate attribution and links to original sources wherever relevant. We do not intentionally present another publisher’s original reporting, research, or intellectual property as our own.
4. Original Content and Research
Tepi AI aims to produce original, informative, and actionable content for founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts.
Our editorial formats include:
- Startup and business news.
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technology coverage.
- Startup funding and investment updates.
- Founder stories and interviews.
- Market insights and industry analysis.
- Government schemes, grants, and accelerator opportunities.
- Opinion pieces and expert perspectives.
Where we publish analysis or commentary, we aim to distinguish our interpretation from established facts.
5. Use of Artificial Intelligence
As a platform covering artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, we recognise the importance of responsible AI adoption.
We may use AI-powered tools to support research, brainstorming, content structuring, editing, summarisation, and other aspects of our editorial workflow.
However, AI-generated information is not automatically considered accurate or publishable.
Our editorial standards require appropriate human oversight, including fact-checking, contextual review, and editorial judgement before publication.
We do not knowingly publish fabricated quotes, sources, statistics, or events generated by AI tools.
6. Sponsored Content and Advertising
Tepi AI may collaborate with brands, startups, organisations, accelerators, and other partners through sponsored content, advertising, and promotional partnerships.
We are committed to maintaining transparency with our readers.
- Sponsored articles and promotional content will be clearly identified.
- Paid partnerships will not be presented as independent editorial endorsements.
- Advertisements will be distinguished from regular editorial content.
- Commercial partnerships will not guarantee positive news coverage or favourable reviews.
Our readers should always be able to distinguish between independent editorial content and paid promotions.
7. Corrections and Updates
Despite our best efforts, errors may occasionally occur.
When we identify a factual error or receive credible information about an inaccuracy, we aim to investigate and correct it promptly.
Depending on the nature of the correction, we may:
- Update incorrect facts, figures, dates, or statements.
- Add clarifications or additional context.
- Correct headlines or descriptions that may be misleading.
- Update articles when significant new information becomes available.
We believe transparency in corrections is an important part of maintaining reader trust.
To report an error, please contact us at editorial@tepiai.com.
8. Editorial Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
We aim to maintain professional standards of fairness, integrity, and accountability.
Our editorial team and contributors are expected to:
- Avoid knowingly publishing misleading or manipulated information.
- Disclose relevant conflicts of interest.
- Avoid undisclosed financial or personal interests that could influence editorial coverage.
- Respect the privacy and dignity of individuals.
- Avoid discriminatory, defamatory, or intentionally harmful content.
- Treat individuals and organisations fairly when covering sensitive or controversial matters.
We do not accept payment in exchange for undisclosed favourable coverage.
9. News and Opportunity Listings
Tepi AI regularly shares information about startup funding, grants, accelerators, incubators, competitions, fellowships, and other entrepreneurial opportunities.
We make reasonable efforts to verify these listings using official sources and available information.
However:
- Eligibility requirements may change.
- Application deadlines may be extended or revised.
- Funding amounts and program conditions may change.
- Final selection decisions are made by the respective organisations.
Readers are encouraged to verify eligibility, deadlines, terms, and application details directly with the relevant organisation before applying.
Tepi AI does not guarantee acceptance, funding, investment, or selection through any listed opportunity.
10. Opinions and Expert Contributions
Tepi AI may publish opinion articles, guest contributions, interviews, and expert perspectives.
Views expressed by individual contributors or interviewees belong to their respective authors or speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Tepi AI.
We reserve the right to review, edit, or decline submitted contributions that do not meet our editorial standards.
11. Reader Feedback and Accountability
We value feedback from our readers, founders, investors, partners, and the wider technology community.
We encourage readers to report factual inaccuracies, raise editorial concerns, suggest topics, and share relevant information.
Our editorial team reviews genuine concerns and takes appropriate action wherever necessary.
For editorial queries, corrections, feedback, or complaints, contact:
Email: editorial@tepiai.com
Website: https://tepiai.com
12. Policy Updates
Tepi AI reserves the right to update or revise this Editorial Policy as our platform, editorial practices, and publishing standards evolve.
Any changes will be reflected on this page, along with the updated revision date.
Last Updated: 12 November 2026
About Tepi AI
Tepi AI is a startup intelligence and opportunity platform connecting founders, investors, and the wider innovation ecosystem through news, insights, startup discovery, and actionable opportunities.
Our mission is to make meaningful startup intelligence more accessible and help people build, discover, and grow with better information.
Better insights. Smarter decisions. Stronger startups.