I. General Provisions
1.1. "JewishAzerbaijan.com" is an electronic mass media outlet that distributes information via the Internet.
1.2. The media outlet was created to cover the public, cultural, historical and social life of the Jewish community, as well as to promote ideas of multiculturalism and intercultural dialogue in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
1.3. Main internet address of the media: https://jewishazerbaijan.com
1.4. The media operates in accordance with:
- The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- The Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Media"
- other regulatory legal acts
- this Charter and Editorial Regulations
1.5. Main publication languages:
- Azerbaijani
- Russian
- English
- Hebrew
1.6. The media operates on the principles of:
- freedom of expression
- reliability of information
- objectivity
- independence of editorial policy
- respect for cultural and religious diversity
- support for multiculturalism policy
II. Goals and Objectives of the Media
2.1. The main goal of the media is to create an independent information platform dedicated to:
- Jewish history and culture in Azerbaijan
- development of interreligious dialogue
- promotion of multiculturalism values
- coverage of public life and international relations
2.2. Main objectives of the media:
- dissemination of reliable information
- coverage of Jewish community activities
- popularization of the cultural heritage of the peoples of Azerbaijan
- development of international humanitarian cooperation
- support for intercultural dialogue
2.3. The media may publish:
- news
- analytical materials
- interviews
- reports
- opinion pieces
- educational articles
- video materials
- documentary projects
- multimedia content
III. Media Founder
3.1. The founder of the media may be a natural or legal person in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
3.2. The founder has the right to:
- approve this Charter
- determine the media development strategy
- appoint the editor-in-chief
- make decisions on reorganization or termination of media activities
3.3. The founder does not interfere with current editorial activities, except in cases provided by law.
IV. Media Editorial Board
4.1. The editorial board is a creative team responsible for preparing and publishing materials.
4.2. The editorial board is headed by the Editor-in-Chief.
4.3. The Editor-in-Chief:
- organizes the work of the editorial board
- determines editorial policy
- makes decisions on publishing materials
- ensures compliance with legislation
- represents the media in government bodies
4.4. The editorial structure may include:
- journalists
- editors
- correspondents
- analysts
- translators
- photographers
- video producers
- technical specialists
V. Media Rights
The media has the right to:
- seek, receive and distribute information
- send press inquiries
- participate in press conferences
- cooperate with international media
- create correspondent offices
- use photo, video and audio materials in accordance with legislation
VI. Media Obligations
The media is obliged to:
- comply with the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- publish reliable information
- respect the honor and dignity of citizens
- observe copyright
- not distribute materials promoting extremism, violence or discrimination
VII. Media Financing
Sources of media financing are:
- founder's funds
- advertising activities
- grants
- partnership programs
- voluntary donations
- other sources not prohibited by legislation
VIII. Distribution of Information through Social Media
8.1. The media may distribute information materials through official pages and channels on social networks.
8.2. Official media pages may operate on the following platforms:
- Facebook
- Instagram
- YouTube
- Telegram
- TikTok
- X (Twitter)
- other digital platforms
8.3. Content published on official media social media pages is considered part of the media's information activities.
IX. Responsibility
9.1. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the content of published materials.
9.2. Journalists are obliged to comply with legislation and professional journalistic ethics.
9.3. For violation of legislation, guilty persons bear responsibility in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
X. Termination of Activities
Media activities may be terminated:
- by decision of the founder
- by court decision
- in other cases provided by legislation
XI. Editorial Regulations
11.1. Fundamental Principles
Editorial activity is based on the following principles:
- editorial independence
- reliability of information
- objectivity
- respect for cultural and religious diversity
- observance of journalistic ethics
11.2. Journalism Standards
Journalists are obliged to:
- verify information from at least two sources
- separate facts from opinions
- provide the right of reply to parties in conflict
- avoid publishing unconfirmed data
11.3. Ethical Standards
The editorial board does not allow:
- propaganda of violence
- discrimination on national or religious grounds
- dissemination of false information
- interference in private life without legal grounds
11.4. Working with Sources
Sources of information may be:
- government bodies
- international organizations
- public organizations
- experts
- eyewitnesses of events
The editorial board ensures the confidentiality of information sources.
11.5. Error Correction
In case of an error being discovered, the editorial board commits to:
- promptly correct the material
- publish a clarification or retraction
- provide the right of reply to the interested party
11.6. Conflict of Interest
Journalists are obliged to:
- avoid personal interest
- not accept remuneration for publishing materials
- notify the editorial board of a possible conflict of interest
11.7. Copyright
The editorial board respects:
- copyright
- intellectual property
- citation rules
