Editorial Policy & Trust Standards
At AARAMBH Academy, accuracy, transparency, and reader trust are paramount. This page details our editorial process, fact-checking standards, author qualifications, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
For trading and financial education, trustworthiness is essential. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accuracy and transparency.
Our Editorial Philosophy
- Accuracy First: Every statement is fact-checked and verified against historical data and proven sources
- Transparency: We disclose limitations, edge cases, failure scenarios, and conflict of interests
- Expertise: Only NISM-certified and experienced traders author financial content
- Evidence-Based: Examples use real market data from NSE, BSE, TradingView, and actual trading results
- Living Documents: Content is updated quarterly when strategies change, regulations evolve, or new research emerges
Content Standards & Fact-Checking Process
✓ Fact-Checking Steps All Content Goes Through
- Author writes with proper sources documented
- Senior editor reviews for accuracy, clarity, bias
- Technical reviewer (NISM-certified) validates all trading concepts
- Data validator checks all examples against actual historical prices
- Compliance review ensures no misleading claims or wrong disclaimers
- Published with publication date and last-updated date for transparency
Standards for Different Content Types
- Trading Setups: Must be backtested on 100+ samples and show positive expectancy
- Indicator Guides: Must cite original papers and provide proven parameters
- Chart Patterns: Examples must use real price data, not simplified illustrations
- Risk Management: Rules based on position-sizing mathematics and portfolio theory
- Strategies: Tested on multiple timeframes, market conditions, and assets
Author Qualifications
Who Can Author Financial Content?
- NISM-certified investment advisors or traders
- Minimum 5+ years active trading experience
- Documented trading track record (pass-through audits)
- Completion of internal accuracy and editorial training
Principal Author: Siddanagouda Neelagiri
- NISM-IA Certified: Authorized Investment Advisor from NSE
- 15+ Years Trading: Active personal trading in stocks, indices, options
- 5000+ Students: Direct teaching experience with measurable student outcomes
- Systems Developer: Created and backtested 30+ automated systems
Verification: All author credentials are verifiable through NSE database and documented certifications. We do not make unsubstantiated claims about experience or expertise.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
We Disclose
- Commercial Interests: We operate a paid course (obvious conflict) and we disclose when recommending it
- Product Recommendations: When recommending platforms (TradingView, brokers, tools), we disclose affiliate relationships if any
- Trading Positions: If author holds positions in stocks discussed, we disclose it
- Limitations: We clearly state when a strategy works only in certain market conditions
- Risk Disclaimers: All trading content includes clear risk warnings and "past performance ≠ future results"
What We DON'T Do
- We don't guarantee returns or make "get rich quick" claims
- We don't recommend specific stocks as investment advice (only educational examples)
- We don't hide conflicts of interest or affiliate relationships
- We don't take money from companies/products to review them positively
- We don't promote unproven systems or "holy grail" indicators
Important Legal Disclaimer: Nothing on AARAMBH Academy is investment advice. We provide educational content. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions. Trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Accuracy Standards for Different Facts
Historical Data (Exact Quotes, Charts)
- Sourced from NSE, BSE, or TradingView APIs
- Charts show actual OHLC data, not simplified versions
- Dates and values verified twice before publication
- Sources cited in the article for reader verification
Indicator Definitions & Calculations
- Sourced from original papers or standardized definitions
- Tested in TradingView (which I use as source of truth)
- Formula verified mathematically by a second reviewer
Trading Strategy Performance
- Min 100 sample trades before claiming "works"
- Tested on historical data (backtesting) AND forward-tested (live results)
- Win rate, average win/loss, and Sharpe ratio disclosed
- "Works best in XYZ conditions" clearly stated (conditions where it fails)
Student Outcomes
- Testimonials are from real students (names can be anonymized)
- No cherry-picked results; we show average outcomes
- Sample size disclosed (5000+ students trained = large data set)
- Rating system auditable (publicly shown on course platform)
Content Correction & Updates Policy
When We Update Content
- Factual Errors: Corrected immediately, with publication date updated
- Regulatory Changes: Content updated within 30 days of regulatory changes (SEBI rules, etc.)
- Market Changes: Trading strategies updated if market behavior changes materially
- New Research: Content updated when peer-reviewed research contradicts our methods
- Outdated Data: Historical examples refreshed annually
How We Mark Updates
- Every article shows "Last Updated: [DATE]"
- Major corrections include a note explaining what changed and why
- Version history available on request (shows edit timeline)
Reader Feedback & Corrections
Found an error? Help us maintain accuracy!
- Email: corrections@aarambhgann.com
- All corrections reviewed within 48 hours
- Factual errors corrected immediately
- Submitter credited (with permission) for helping maintain accuracy
Our Commitment to E-E-A-T
Google's E-E-A-T framework evaluates content for Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. Here's how we align:
🎯 Expertise
- NISM-certified trading professionals author content
- 15+ years combined trading experience
- Deep technical knowledge in indicators, patterns, systems
🎯 Experience
- Active daily traders (not just theorists)
- 5000+ students taught directly (not just content writers)
- Real trading results and proven systems
🎯 Authoritativeness
- Regulatory credentials (NISM-IA certification)
- Course ratings: 4.86/5 with 11+ reviews
- Linked from educational institutions and financial platforms
- Backtested strategies published with full methodology
🎯 Trustworthiness
- Full transparency on conflicts, limitations, and risks
- No misleading claims or overpromising
- Clear disclaimers on all financial content
- Verifiable author credentials and track record
- Easy corrections process for errors
Questions About Our Editorial Standards?
Transparency is key to trust. We're happy to discuss our standards, show our fact-checking process, or provide evidence for specific claims.