Corrections
Our commitment
If a statement record on HistoryWall is factually wrong — wrong source, wrong date, misquoted text, wrong person — we will correct it. Our target is to review correction requests within 72 hours of receipt.
We do not silently delete records. When a correction is applied, a correction notice is appended to the record. The original incorrect version is preserved in the audit log.
What qualifies for a correction
A correction request is appropriate when:
- The quoted text does not match the original source.
- The source cited does not contain the quoted statement.
- The date, location, or speaker attribution is wrong.
- The statement is attributed to the wrong person.
- Context that changes the meaning is missing and was publicly available.
A correction request is not appropriate for:
- Disagreement with the speaker's views.
- Requests to suppress accurate records of public statements.
- Requests to change AI summaries that you find unflattering but accurate.
- Opinion about the evidence level assigned.
How to submit a correction
During the Closed MVP phase, correction requests can be submitted via the Contact page. Please include:
- The statement ID (e.g.,
S-T01) shown on the statement page. - A description of what is incorrect.
- If possible, the correct source URL or text.
Anonymous submissions are accepted. You do not need to provide your name or email, though providing contact information helps us follow up if needed.
What happens after submission
- Your request is logged with a timestamp.
- The project owner (Arthur) reviews the claim within 72 hours.
- If the correction is valid, the record is updated and a correction notice is appended.
- If the correction is not valid (e.g., disputed but not demonstrably wrong), we record the dispute and note it publicly on the record.
- You will be notified of the outcome if you provided contact information.
Priority corrections
Corrections that allege a statement was entirely fabricated or that the wrong person was identified are treated as high priority, with a target review time of 24 hours.