Effective Date: August 2, 2025
At The Wethersfield Diner, we strive to maintain a trustworthy and respectful digital presence that reflects the values we upheld during our time serving the community. This Editorial Policy outlines our standards and practices regarding content creation, curation, and publication on our website.
1. Purpose of Our Content
Our website content serves to:
- Share historical information about The Wethersfield Diner,
- Celebrate our legacy and connection with the Wethersfield community,
- Provide accurate details about the diner’s past operations, menu, and service,
- Archive reviews, customer stories, or articles related to local dining culture.
2. Content Creation Standards
We are committed to ensuring that all content:
- Is written in a clear, respectful, and inclusive tone,
- Reflects true and verified facts about our business and its history,
- Avoids exaggeration, defamation, or misleading claims,
- Aligns with our family-friendly, community-focused identity.
All content is reviewed for:
- Accuracy
- Relevance
- Tone consistency
- Grammar and spelling
3. Fact-Checking Process
We follow a basic fact-checking process for any content published on our site:
- Sources used: Internal records, archival materials, public reviews, community submissions, and reputable news outlets.
- Verification: Historical dates, menus, and statements are verified against original business materials and web archives.
- Documentation: Source references are retained internally for review.
- Review: Any new content is checked by a site administrator or content reviewer before publishing.
4. Corrections and Updates
While the site operates mainly as a historical archive, we remain committed to correcting any factual errors:
- You may contact us to request a correction using the email below.
- If an error is confirmed, we will update the content with a note indicating the change.
5. User Contributions
If visitors submit stories, reviews, or memories:
- We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity and appropriateness,
- We will not publish content that includes offensive language, personal attacks, or misinformation,
- Contributors grant us non-exclusive rights to display their content on our site.
6. Transparency
We do not currently run sponsored content, paid promotions, or advertisements. All content is produced in-house or contributed voluntarily by community members. Any future partnerships or promotions (if applicable) will be clearly disclosed.
7. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Editorial Policy or to submit a correction or contribution, please contact:
The Wethersfield Diner
718 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109
📧 Email: [email protected] (if active)