Our Mission & Commitment
The Palm Beach District ARES (PBD ARES) website serves as a primary informational hub for our members, partner agencies, and the public. Our mission is to provide information that is accurate, reliable, and relevant to our core function: providing volunteer emergency communications for the public good.
This editorial policy provides a framework for our content and ensures transparency with our audience. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
1. Core Principles
All content published on this website is guided by the following principles:
- Accuracy and Reliability: We are committed to publishing information that is factual and verified. Content is reviewed by PBD ARES leadership or sourced from official partner agencies (e.g., ARRL, FEMA, National Weather Service) before publication.
- Relevance and Scope: All content will be directly related to the mission and activities of PBD ARES, amateur radio, and emergency communications. This includes, but is not limited to, training schedules, meeting notices, technical information, event recaps, and official alerts.
- Editorial Independence: PBD ARES is an all-volunteer, non-commercial organization. Our content is not influenced by advertisers, commercial partners, or any outside financial interests. Editorial decisions are made by PBD ARES leadership based solely on the needs of our members and our public service mission.
- Impartiality and Neutrality: This website is not a platform for personal opinions, political commentary, or discussions outside the scope of ARES activities. We are a public service organization, and our content reflects this neutral, mission-focused stance.
2. Sourcing and Attribution
We strive for transparency in our sourcing. When information, data, or media is obtained from an external source—such as a partner agency or another official news outlet—we will make every effort to provide clear attribution and, when possible, a direct link to the original source.
3. Sponsored Content and External Links
PBD ARES does not accept paid or sponsored content. Our content is never influenced by monetary compensation.
Our website may contain links to external, third-party sites (such as ARRL.org, FEMA.gov, or partner organizations) for informational and convenience purposes. The inclusion of these links does not constitute an official endorsement, and we are not responsible for the accuracy or content of external sites.
4. Policy on Generative AI
PBD ARES leadership is fully accountable for all content published on this website. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in the creation process, such as correcting grammar or brainstorming outlines. However, AI is not used to generate factual information, technical articles, or official reports. All content, regardless of its creation method, is thoroughly reviewed, fact-checked, and approved by human leadership to ensure it meets our standards of accuracy and reliability.
5. Corrections and Updates
We are committed to correcting factual errors in a timely and transparent manner.
- Minor Errors: Typographical errors, spelling mistakes, or minor grammatical errors that do not alter the meaning of the content may be corrected without a formal notice.
- Significant Errors: If a factual inaccuracy that impacts the interpretation or understanding of an article is discovered, we will correct the information and add a dated correction notice to the page.
We encourage our readers to report any potential errors. If you believe you have found an error in our content, please Contact Us.
