CONTENT POLICY

Last Updated: February 7, 2025

Overview

Tobacco Chronicles is dedicated to providing high-quality, informative content about pipe tobacco. This policy outlines our standards for all content on our site, including reviews, articles, comments, and user submissions.

Review Guidelines

Our Reviews Will:

• Be based on actual experience with the tobacco
• Provide objective descriptions of characteristics
• Include both positive and negative aspects
• Disclose the number of bowls smoked
• Specify the pipes used
• Note any aging of the tobacco
• Include relevant production details

Our Reviews Won’t:

• Make health claims
• Promote excessive use
• Compare prices between vendors
• Discuss illegal products
• Review counterfeit products
• Promote unsafe smoking practices

Comment Policy

Acceptable Comments:

• Constructive feedback
• Personal experiences
• Questions about the tobacco
• Alternative viewpoints
• Technical discussions
• Historical information

Prohibited Comments:

• Spam or advertising
• Personal attacks
• Off-topic discussions
• Health advice
• Price discussions
• Promotion of sales or trades
• Links to tobacco vendors
• Discriminatory content
• Profanity or vulgarity

User Submissions

Requirements for Submissions:

• Original, first-hand content
• Clear, well-written text
• Proper attribution for any quotes
• Accurate information
• Relevant to pipe tobacco
• Appropriate for all ages
• Free from promotional content

Submission Review Process:

1. Initial review for compliance
2. Fact-checking where applicable
3. Editorial review
4. Author notification
5. Publication or feedback

Content Standards

All Content Must:

• Be accurate and verifiable
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Follow age-restriction guidelines
• Maintain professional tone
• Be relevant to pipe tobacco
• Avoid controversial topics
• Respect privacy rights

Content Moderation:

• All content is reviewed before publication
• Comments are post-moderated
• Violations result in content removal
• Repeat violations may lead to restrictions
• Appeals can be made via email

Photography Guidelines

Acceptable Images:

• Product photographs
• Pipe photographs
• Historical images (with rights)
• Tobacco production photos
• Original artwork

Image Requirements:

• Clear and in focus
• Well-lit
• Appropriate subject matter
• Original or properly licensed
• No commercial logos
• No people in photographs
• No promotional materials

Accuracy and Corrections

Our Commitment:

• Fact-checking before publication
• Prompt correction of errors
• Clear marking of updates
• Preservation of original content
• Transparency about changes

Correction Process:

1. Error identification
2. Verification of correct information
3. Update of content
4. Notice of correction
5. Documentation of changes

Appeals and Contact

If your content was removed or rejected:

• Email privacy@tobaccochronicles.com
• Include the content in question
• Explain why you believe it meets our guidelines
• Provide any supporting information

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this policy as needed. Major changes will be announced on our site. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Age Verification

All users must be of legal age to purchase tobacco products in their jurisdiction. Content submissions and comments imply age verification.