Ethics Policy | Fashion Week Online®

Ethics Policy | Fashion Week Online®

Fashion Week Online® adheres to the highest ethical standards in fashion journalism. This policy outlines our commitment to ethical reporting and content creation.

Editorial Independence

  • We maintain a clear separation between editorial content and commercial interests
  • Sponsored content is clearly labeled and distinguished from editorial content
  • Advertising relationships do not influence our runway coverage or designer reviews
  • Our longstanding industry relationships (established since 2012) are built on editorial integrity and honest reporting

Transparency

  • We disclose affiliate links when product recommendations may result in compensation
  • Paid partnerships and collaborations are clearly identified
  • Press trips, gifted items, or special access are disclosed when relevant to coverage

Fair Coverage

  • We provide balanced coverage across established and emerging designers
  • Our reporting aims to represent diverse perspectives within the fashion industry
  • We avoid coverage favoritism based on advertising relationships

Image Ethics

  • We respect copyright and properly license or credit all visual content
  • Runway images are presented truthfully without misleading modifications
  • We obtain appropriate permissions for image usage from photographers, designers, and agencies

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

  • We critically evaluate environmental and ethical claims made by fashion brands
  • Our coverage acknowledges both achievements and areas for improvement in sustainability
  • We strive to highlight responsible practices within the industry

Conflicts of Interest

  • Our team discloses personal relationships with fashion brands or individuals covered
  • Contributors with potential conflicts recuse themselves from related coverage
  • Financial interests in fashion companies are disclosed or result in reassignment

DMCA Notice and Takedown Policy

We have designated a DMCA Agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement. If you believe that your work has been copied or used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide written notice to our DMCA Agent at:

legal AT fashionweekonline DOT com

Please include the following information in your notice:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  • A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • A description of the allegedly infringing material and its location on our platform
  • Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email

We will respond to all valid DMCA notices and take appropriate action, including removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material.

Please note that under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), knowingly making false claims of copyright infringement can result in liability for damages.

This ethics policy is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect evolving standards in fashion journalism and media ethics.