Editorial Guidelines

Editorial Values Policy

The following polices are intended to provide the framework for exhibiting content and advertising on, and affirming the editorial values of, GSTV’s programming network. GSTV reserves the right to accept or reject content in its discretion, and to amend these policies from time to time:

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY REFERENCES: GSTV will not publish content that refers in any manner to the petroleum industry. FAMILY FRIENDLY: GSTV will only exhibit content that is rated G, PG, PG-13. GSTV will not schedule content we deem unsuitable for children. GSTV will always seek to safeguard the welfare of children who may be featured in our content. TRUTH AND FAIRNESS: GSTV will publish content that is accurate and truthful to the best of our knowledge. GSTV will publish content based on the principles of fairness, openness, and straight dealing. IMPARTIALITY & DIVERSITY OF OPINION: GSTV will publish content that reflects an impartial perspective. GSTV will not promote partisan viewpoints on divisive matters of public policy, political discourse, or other controversial topics. GSTV will not air overtly religious content. All content should appeal to the largest audience. INTEGRITY & INDEPENDENCE: GSTV operates independently of politically partisan, governmental, and special interests. GSTV will not air content influenced by political pressures or personal interests. SERVING THE PUBLIC INTEREST: GSTV will seek to air stories of topical significance and community interest. GSTV will air content that reflects human diversity, broad experience, and the realities of the natural world. NO HARM & OFFENSE: GSTV reserves the right at any time to decline material that we deem unfit or inappropriate for our audience. Examples of types of programming and/or advertising we may reject on such grounds include, but are not limited to: profane language, live surgeries, death, destruction, violence, rioting, rape, murder, glorification of any criminal or criminal activity, display of images such as weaponry, ammunition, bloodshed that glorify a crime or perpetrator, illegal narcotics/drug paraphernalia, sexual or excretory organs or activities, sexually suggestive material such as massage parlors, adult entertainment, nudity, and condoms. DISCLAIMERS/PERSONAL INFORMATION: A disclaimer is required for all content which users are prompted to participate in a sweepstakes, promo, etc. Content which includes persons and/or locations, all addresses, phone numbers, credit card details etc. must be edited or covered. Phone numbers, email addresses, and website URL’s used within the content, whether intentionally or not, must be cleared by the owner of the details prior to go live as well as adhering to the content guidelines and standards. PRIVACY: GSTV will respect individual privacy throughout our operation.