Last reviewed: August 4, 2026
This Editorial Policy explains how HIVMingle plans, writes, reviews, updates, and corrects content. It applies to platform reviews, dating guides, safety resources, and informational pages.
Editorial purpose
HIVMingle aims to help readers make informed decisions about HIV dating, privacy, safety, and specialized dating services. Content should be useful before a reader clicks an affiliate link, not merely repeat a platform’s promotional language.
Accuracy and sourcing
- Material platform facts should be checked against current public product information or direct testing.
- Health claims should rely on recognized public-health or clinical sources.
- Consumer-safety advice should rely on reputable consumer-protection guidance where available.
- Legal topics should acknowledge that laws differ by location and should not be presented as individualized advice.
- Statistics should include a source and date or be omitted.
Platform claims and editorial observations
When information comes from a dating platform, the content should make that clear. HIVMingle should not present a platform’s self-reported statement as an independently verified fact. Direct testing, public documentation, and editorial opinion should be distinguished from one another.
Affiliate independence
HIVMingle may earn commissions from affiliate links. Commercial relationships are disclosed, but they do not permit a partner to buy guaranteed praise, suppress a material limitation, or approve the final editorial conclusion.
Respectful language
Content should respect the dignity and privacy of people living with HIV. It should avoid sensational, stigmatizing, shaming, or unnecessarily medicalized language. Images should not imply that a model has HIV unless the person has knowingly agreed to that representation.
Medical and legal boundaries
HIVMingle provides general information, not diagnosis, treatment, counseling, or legal advice. Pages discussing treatment, U=U, sexual health, or disclosure should link to authoritative sources and encourage readers to consult a qualified professional for personal decisions.
Use of AI and editorial tools
Digital tools may assist with outlines, editing, formatting, or research organization. Material facts, citations, recommendations, and sensitive health statements must still be reviewed by a responsible editor before publication. HIVMingle should not invent personal experiences, testimonials, testing results, or expert review.
Updates
Pages with changing platform information should display a review or update date. Editorial reviews should be revisited when pricing, features, service agreements, privacy practices, or important public-health guidance changes.
Corrections
A material error should be corrected promptly after verification. A correction may include a visible note when the original error could have affected a reader’s decision. Minor spelling or formatting changes do not require a correction notice.
Feedback and complaints
To report an issue, use the Contact page and include the page URL, the statement you believe is incorrect, and a reliable supporting source. Requests are evaluated on evidence, not on whether the requester agrees with an editorial opinion.