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Corrections & Update Protocol (Free)
Copy/paste templates for corrections and updates — designed to fix the record without rewriting history. Education only. Not legal advice.
Visible corrections
Changelog
Education only
No case review
No outcomes sold
Principle
- Be specific: identify the exact sentence/section affected.
- Be dated: corrections should be time-stamped.
- Be scoped: explain what the correction changes and what it does not change.
- Be source-linked: reference the source ID or evidence basis for the correction.
When to use “Correction” vs “Update”
- Correction: a factual error, wrong date/name/quote, wrong attribution, wrong link.
- Clarification: wording was misleading; add precise limits.
- Update: new information that adds context (not a fix).
- Removal: content removed for safety/legal risk; log the reason at a high level.
Minimum standard
- Never “silent edit” a material claim.
- Keep a changelog for the page/post.
- Preserve the original meaning trail (what readers saw at the time).
- If privacy risk exists, de-identify details in the correction note as well.
Copy template (Correction + Update + Changelog)
Worked example (before → after)
Before
“The policy was changed on April 3, 2025 and removed the requirement entirely.”
Correction note
“Correction (2025-04-10): The change date was misstated. The policy update occurred in early April 2025 (SRC-018).
This correction changes the timing only; it does not change the core claim about the requirement’s removal.”
- Date corrected; scope clarified.
- Evidence basis referenced via Source ID.
- Impact statement prevents over-reading.
Free vs Pro
| Option | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free (this page) | Basic correction hygiene | Templates + example + minimal protocol |
| Pro PDF ($9) | Repeat use | Printable sheets + variants (short/long) + formatted examples |