Reporter & Sponsor rules

Rules for Reporters on HARS Platform

At HARS, we strive to make our platform a valuable resource for both journalists and sources alike. To that end, we ask that all journalists who use our service follow these guidelines:

1. Be honest and transparent: When posting a query on HARS, be clear about who you are, what publication you are with, and what you are looking for in a source. Don't misrepresent yourself or your intentions.
2. Respect privacy and confidentiality: If a source asks to remain anonymous or off the record, honor their request. Don't share their information or use it for anything other than the story you are working on.
3. Be professional and courteous: Treat sources with respect and courtesy, even if they are not a good fit for your story. Don't engage in harassing or abusive behavior.
4. Follow up with sources in a timely manner: If you receive responses to your query, make an effort to respond to each one, even if it's just to say "thanks, but no thanks". Don't leave sources hanging or waste their time.
5. Give credit where credit is due: If you use information or quotes from a source in your story, give them proper credit. Don't plagiarize or use someone else's work without permission.

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that your interactions with sources on HARS are productive, respectful, and professional. Thank you for being a part of our community!

Rules for Sources on HARS Platform

1. At HARS, we value the contributions of our sources and strive to make our platform a valuable resource for journalists and sources alike. To that end, we ask that all sources who use our service follow these guidelines:
2. Be honest and transparent: When responding to a query on HARS, be clear about who you are, what your expertise is, and how you can help with the journalist's story. Don't misrepresent yourself or your qualifications.
   
3. Respect privacy and confidentiality: If a journalist requests that you remain anonymous or off the record, honor their request. Don't share their information or use it for anything other than the story they are working on.
4. Be professional and courteous: Treat journalists with respect and courtesy, even if they are not interested in using you as a source. Don't engage in harassing or abusive behavior.
5. Respond promptly to journalist inquiries: If a journalist contacts you about your pitch, respond in a timely manner and provide the information they need to evaluate your pitch. Don't leave them waiting or waste their time.
6. Respect journalists' editorial decisions: If a journalist chooses not to use you as a source, respect their decision and move on. Don't pressure them to use your information or make unreasonable demands.

Here are additional rules - https://helpareporter.hellowebdev.com/reporter-source-rules

By following these guidelines, you can help ensure that your interactions with journalists on HARS are productive, respectful, and professional. Thank you for being a part of our community!