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Editorial Policy

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The TiviMate editorial policy defines how this guide researches, writes, reviews, and corrects its TiviMate tutorials. Priority one is practical accuracy: each article must answer a real reader task, separate app behavior from device, network, and provider issues, and mark uncertainty — especially provider-specific error codes — instead of presenting guesses as universal fixes. Product claims are checked against current official sources and app listings, while community reports help surface symptoms but never count as documentation. No article may claim testing that did not happen on the stated device and app version, and credentials, screenshots with secrets, or modified-app endorsements are never permitted. Review dates reflect genuine re-checks, and substantive corrections follow new evidence as it appears. Suspected violations are corrected publicly, and repeated issues trigger a full section review. Ownership or commercial changes will update this policy itself.

Purpose and scope

We publish guides about TiviMate installation, setup, compatibility, EPG, playlist configuration, playback, and related features. Each article should have a clear reader task and a useful outcome. We avoid content created solely to repeat keywords, and we should not add length without adding explanation, examples, diagnostic steps, or other reader value.

Research and sources

Product-specific details should be verified against the official TiviMate website and current app-store listings where available. Device instructions should be checked against current platform documentation. Community reports can help identify symptoms but should not be treated as authoritative product documentation. Claims about error codes, licensing, pricing, and compatibility need especially careful qualification.

Hands-on testing and disclosures

An article may say a process was tested only if the publisher actually performed it on the stated device and app version. If instructions come from official documentation or reported user experience rather than direct testing, state that honestly. Do not invent author qualifications, test results, screenshots, or support relationships.

Accuracy and uncertainty

Some behavior depends on the playlist provider, server configuration, operating system, or app version. We should explain those dependencies rather than promising one fix for every reader. Non-standard error codes must be described as potentially provider-specific unless authoritative evidence establishes a universal meaning.

Corrections process

Readers should have a clear way to report errors. Reports should be reviewed, and factual errors should be corrected where appropriate. Major changes should be noted when useful. We should not silently preserve a known false statement simply because it supports an SEO target.

Updates and maintenance

Review articles when official instructions, features, store availability, or platform menus change. Update dates only after a meaningful review. Outdated steps should be removed or corrected. A sitemap submission or update date does not guarantee that Google will index a page.

Independence and monetization

If the site uses affiliate links, sponsorships, or paid placements, disclose them clearly where relevant. Commercial relationships should not determine technical conclusions or hide limitations. Never imply endorsement by TiviMate unless a real, documented relationship exists.

Safety and lawful use

We do not encourage installing modified apps, exposing credentials, or accessing content without authorization. TiviMate is a player; readers are responsible for rights and permissions associated with their playlists and streams. Tutorials should warn users not to publish full M3U URLs or account details.

Search and content standards

Search optimization should make useful content easier to find, not manipulate readers. Use descriptive titles, clear headings, natural keywords, crawlable internal links, accurate structured data, and unique page descriptions. Do not promise top rankings or claim that a particular word count guarantees search visibility.