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Submit a Tip

We welcome news tips, corrections, and investigation leads from the public. Your submission will be reviewed by our editorial team. All communications are treated as confidential.

Intake Policy

What We Review

  • News tips with specific, verifiable information
  • Investigation leads related to governance, accountability, or public interest
  • Corrections to published stories with supporting evidence
  • Documentary evidence (public records, official documents, data)

What We Cannot Accept

  • Personal disputes or grievances without broader public interest
  • Unsolicited opinion pieces or article submissions
  • Commercial promotions or marketing materials
  • Confidential information obtained illegally or through hacking
  • Medical, legal, or financial advice requests

Important Notes

  • No guaranteed response: We review all submissions but cannot respond to every inquiry
  • No automatic publication: Submission does not guarantee coverage
  • Editorial independence: We determine what, when, and how to publish
  • Verification required: All information must be independently verified before publication

What to Include

Strong submissions include specific, verifiable details. Use this checklist:

  • Who: Names, titles, organizations involved
  • What: Clear description of the event, issue, or problem
  • When: Specific dates or timeframes
  • Where: Locations, jurisdictions, or institutions
  • Why: Context and significance
  • Evidence: Documents, records, data sources, or witnesses
  • Impact: Who is affected and how

Choose Your Submission Path

1. Web Form (Recommended)

Fill out the form below to submit directly. This is the fastest way to reach our team.

You can remain anonymous. We will never publish your name without permission.

Required for us to follow up if needed. Never published or shared.

Include relevant details, dates, names, locations, and any supporting documentation or sources.

Contact Preference

Form endpoint not configured. Please use email template below.

2. Email Template

Copy this template and send to: 

To: tips@curaveritatis.example
Subject: [Tip/Correction/Lead]: Your Subject Here

Name: [Your name or "Anonymous"]
Email: [Your email address]
Contact: [Yes, you may contact me / No, anonymous tip]

Type: [News Tip / Correction / Investigation Lead / Other]

Subject:
[Brief summary]

Details:
[Provide comprehensive information here including:
- Who is involved
- What happened
- When it occurred
- Where it took place
- Why it matters
- Evidence or sources]

Supporting Information:
[List any documents, data sources, or witnesses]

Date: 2026-01-14

3. GitHub Issue (For Corrections)

For corrections to published stories, you can submit a public issue on GitHub.

Note: Configure this link to point to your public repository's issues page.

Submit Correction on GitHub →

⚠️ GitHub issues are public. Do not include sensitive or confidential information.

Security & Anti-Spam

For Whistleblowers

If you are sharing sensitive information and need enhanced security:

  • Consider using a secure email service (ProtonMail, Tutanota)
  • Use Tor Browser to access this page anonymously
  • Do not use work email or devices for sensitive communications
  • Remove metadata from documents before sending
  • Consider using a secure drop service (configure SecureDrop if available)

Anti-Spam Measures

To protect against spam while preserving access:

  • Our forms use honeypot fields to detect bots
  • We do not require JavaScript for email submissions
  • All submissions are reviewed by humans before action is taken
  • Repeated spam submissions may result in blocking at the endpoint level

Privacy Notice: We do not share, sell, or publish contact information. Email addresses are used only for follow-up communication related to your submission. We do not store submissions in this repository—they are handled via external form services or email.

Questions?

For general inquiries, see our Contact page. For questions about our editorial process, see our Methodology.