Corrections

When an error is identified in a tradeandtill reference page, the policy is to correct it, not to delete the content. This ensures a transparent record and maintains the utility of the page for all users. A correction will be made directly to the text of the article. A note is then appended to the foot of the page stating that a correction was made, along with the date of that change. This note remains as a permanent part of the page's history.

A substantive correction, which warrants a correction note, involves a factual inaccuracy. Examples include an incorrect regulatory threshold, a misstated tax percentage, a wrong procedural step for formalising a business, or an erroneous licensing requirement. Minor typographical errors, grammatical fixes, or minor formatting changes do not receive a formal correction note.

To report an error, readers should provide the full web address of the tradeandtill article and quote the exact claim they believe is incorrect. They should also, if possible, provide a link to an official source that confirms the correct information. This precise information allows for the most efficient verification and update.

Upon receiving a valid error report, the expected turnaround for a substantive correction is within five business days. This period allows for the necessary research against primary sources, such as government gazettes or official regulatory bodies, to confirm the update before amending the page and adding the correction note.

For reference pages concerning rules or rates, the world changes. A tax band may be updated by a government, or a registration process may be digitised. When such official changes occur, the existing article is updated with the new information and dated. This is not treated as a correction to a previous error, but as a necessary update to reflect the current state, and is handled with the same rigour and source verification.