Suplery Blog Publication Policy

1) Purpose & Audience

At Suplery, our blog’s mission is to empower beauty industry professionals to make better decisions. We publish practical, research-informed content for salon and spa owners, managers, independent pros, and teams—covering operations, inventory, growth, client experience, retail, and the professional beauty market.

Our goal is to be useful first: clear explanations, actionable guidance, and responsible publishing that respects the real-world constraints of running a beauty business.

2) Editorial Independence & Integrity

We aim to operate with the standards of a distinct, credible publication.

• Reader-first decisions: We choose topics and publish articles because they deliver value to readers—not because a brand, partner, or commercial goal demands it.
• No hidden influence: We do not allow undisclosed commercial relationships to shape what we say, how we rank options, or what we recommend.
• Clear labeling: When content is sponsored, partner-driven, or commercially connected, we disclose it clearly (see Section 6).

3) Authorship & Accountability

Every bylined author bears full responsibility for the content they publish.

• Author responsibility: The author is fully responsible for the accuracy, completeness, fairness, and substantiation of all claims (including claims about brands, products, outcomes, pricing, performance, comparisons, or any other material statement).
• Editorial review is supportive, not substitutive: Our editorial team may edit for clarity, structure, consistency, and readability, and will make best-effort checks of facts and claims. However, editorial involvement does not transfer responsibility away from the author.
• Attribution of viewpoints: Opinions, analysis, and professional interpretations are welcome. When included, they must be clearly framed as opinion/analysis and must not be presented as undisputed fact.

4) Accuracy, Sourcing & Fact-Checking Standards

We aim for the most factual delivery possible.

• Evidence-based publishing: Factual statements should be grounded in reliable sources, professional expertise that is clearly described, or a transparent methodology.
• Source transparency: When practical, we link to or cite sources for important facts, statistics, clinical/scientific claims, and comparisons—so readers can verify and learn more.
• Claims discipline: We discourage exaggerated marketing language and absolute claims unless they can be supported. If the evidence is uncertain or context-dependent, we expect language that reflects that uncertainty.
• No fabrication: We do not allow invented data, invented quotes, fake citations, or misleading “proof.”
• Update transparency (when applicable): Some articles may include an update history and fact-checking references to make changes and verification clearer to readers.

5) Conflicts of Interest & Disclosure

Trust requires transparency.

• Disclosure required: Authors must disclose relevant relationships that a reasonable reader would consider important—such as employment, consulting, ownership, partnerships, sponsorships, affiliate relationships, or receiving free products/services connected to the topic.
• How disclosures appear: Disclosures may appear in the article body, a note near the top, or an author/editor note—depending on what’s clearest for readers.

6) Promotional Content, Brand Sections & Commercial Mentions

We may publish content that includes promotional information, but we do so under strict standards.

• Brand sections are allowed: Many articles may include a dedicated section about Suplery. We may also include sections about other brands when relevant to the article and useful to readers.
• Promotional claims must be factual: Any promotional statement—about Suplery or any third party—must be consistent with verifiable facts. If a claim cannot be supported, it should not be published.
• No “hard-sell” advertising tone: We discourage aggressive, hype-driven advertising language, unverifiable superlatives (e.g., “best,” “#1,” “guaranteed results”) unless objectively supportable, and pressure tactics that are not aligned with education.
• Sponsored / partner content: If an article is sponsored, paid, or produced in partnership in a way that creates a commercial incentive, it will be clearly labeled (e.g., “Sponsored” or “Partner Content”).
• Affiliate links: If affiliate links are used, we disclose that readers’ purchases may generate commission. Affiliate relationships do not justify changing conclusions or presenting unsupported claims.

7) AI-Assisted Content

We allow the use of AI tools (for example, drafting, outlining, rewriting, translation, summarization, or editing support).

• Human accountability remains absolute: The author remains fully responsible for accuracy, sourcing, originality, and compliance with this policy—regardless of whether AI tools were used.
• Verification expectations: Authors must verify anything that could mislead readers, especially: statistics, medical/skin-related guidance, legal/tax implications, safety claims, product performance claims, pricing, and comparisons.
• No AI hallucinations: Content generated by AI tools must not introduce fabricated citations, invented studies, or false statements.

8) Corrections, Updates & Reader Feedback

We take meaningful errors seriously.

• Corrections: If a material inaccuracy is identified, we will correct the article as appropriate. When changes are substantive, we may add a correction or update note to explain what changed.
• Updates: When information becomes outdated (pricing, availability, industry practices, standards), we may update content to keep it useful and accurate.
• How to report issues: Readers are encouraged to report errors, omissions, or policy concerns using the editorial contact in Section 10.

9) Responsible Publishing & Respect

We aim to publish content that is professional, respectful, and safe.

• We do not publish hateful, discriminatory, harassing, or dehumanizing content.
• We avoid sensationalism and misleading framing.
• We respect intellectual property: no plagiarism, and proper credit for third-party material.
• We respect privacy and do not publish confidential personal information without permission.

10) Editorial Contact & Submissions

We welcome comments, corrections, policy concerns, and contributor pitches.

Editorial contact: hello@suplery.com (Please include “Blog / Editorial” in the subject line so your message is routed correctly.)

You can use this contact for:

• Comments and feedback about published articles
• Mistake reporting / corrections requests (include the article link, the exact statement in question, and supporting sources)
• Policy violations reporting (include the article link and a short explanation of the concern)
• Publishing proposals / guest contributions

If you want to publish on the Suplery Blog

Send a pitch email with:

1. Proposed title and a 3–6 sentence summary
2. Why it matters to beauty business professionals
3. A short outline (bullet points are fine)
4. Your credentials and/or relevant experience
5. Any conflicts of interest or brand relationships related to the topic
6. Links to previous writing (if available)

We reserve the right to accept, decline, edit, or remove content to maintain quality, accuracy, and compliance with this policy.

Privacy-specific requests: If your message is specifically about privacy rights or privacy matters, you can also contact privacy@suplery.com.