Disclaimer

What this site is, and what it is not

PLAY AT HOME FEST publishes journalism for general information. We report what happened, who said it, and where the document or statement came from. Nobody reads a disclaimer for pleasure and we have not tried to make this one enjoyable, but the distinction it draws is one our readers act on, so it is worth setting out properly.

Nothing here is professional advice. A story about a court ruling is not legal advice about your situation. A story about a new medicine is not medical advice about your body. A story about a market move is not a recommendation to buy or sell anything. We are reporters, not your lawyer, your doctor, or your financial adviser, and a general news article cannot know your particular facts.

News changes, and so do stories

The single most important thing to understand about a news site is that it is a moving picture, not a fixed one. A story that is accurate at nine in the morning can be overtaken by noon. Early figures get revised. First accounts turn out to be partial. Officials correct themselves. We update stories as the facts firm up, and we mark significant changes, but the version you read is a snapshot of what was known when it was written.

Because of that, the date and time on a story matter. If you are about to act on something with real consequences, a health decision, a financial move, a travel plan during a fast-moving event, check whether there is a newer version and, better still, check the primary source we point to. Our corrections policy explains how we handle a story that keeps developing.

Accuracy, sources, and the limits of both

We test claims before we publish them, a process described in our fact-checking policy, and we attribute what we cannot independently confirm. Even so, we rely in part on sources we do not control: official statements, wire reports, filings, and named people who can be mistaken or less than candid. We correct errors when we find them or when you point them out, but we cannot guarantee that every fact in every story is complete and final.

Where a story summarises a longer document, the summary is not a substitute for the document. We link out precisely so you can go and read the ruling, the report, or the release for yourself. If our summary and the source ever disagree, the source is what matters, and we would like to hear about the gap.

Health, money, law, and other high-stakes subjects

Some of what we cover sits close to decisions that can hurt if they go wrong. On health, we report studies, guidance, and outbreaks, but a headline about a treatment is not a prescription, and you should speak to a qualified professional before changing anything about your care. On money, we report markets, companies, and the economy, but we do not tell you what to do with your savings, and past performance is not a guide to anything. On law, we report cases and rules, but only a lawyer who knows your file can advise you.

Treat our coverage of these subjects as a starting point for your own questions, not as an answer to them. If a story leaves you thinking you should get proper advice, that is the story working, not failing.

Links, advertisements, and outside content

We link to other sites because a claim you can check is worth more than one you cannot. A link is not an endorsement, and we do not control or vouch for what sits at the far end of it. The same is true of advertisements, which are supplied by third parties and are not editorial recommendations, a separation described on our advertise page. Once you follow a link or an advertisement away from us, you are on someone else’s terms and privacy policy.

Where this leaves you

Use PLAY AT HOME FEST to know what is happening and to find the sources that let you dig further. Do not use it as a substitute for advice tailored to your situation, and do not treat any single story as the last word on a developing event. The formal limits on our liability are in our terms of service. If something here is unclear or looks wrong, write to support@playathomefest.com and ask, and we will either explain it or fix it.

Last updated: August 2026