Sachindex (sachindex.de) is an independent Swedish digital news publisher owned and operated by Sachindex Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Chefredaktör Daniel Winter holds final responsibility for all sponsored content published on the site. Every sponsored piece is commissioned under editorial oversight, reviewed by the newsroom and fact-checked before publication. This policy sets out the labelling rules, editorial safeguards and commercial boundaries that govern sponsored content on Sachindex.
Who is responsible for sponsored content on Sachindex?
Chefredaktör Daniel Winter holds final responsibility for all sponsored content published on Sachindex. He oversees editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections for every sponsored piece. The fact-checking team under Christina Jung, Ansvarig för faktagranskning, verifies all sources and claims in sponsored material before publication. No sponsored content is published without human editorial approval from the newsroom. The editorial team, including Redaktionschef Sandra Brandt and Politikredaktör Matthias Thomas, reviews sponsored content for factual accuracy and compliance with this policy. Our full editorial team is listed on the site.
How is sponsored content labelled?
Every sponsored article, video or infographic on Sachindex carries a prominent and unambiguous label at the top of the page. The label reads “Sponsored Content” or “Sponsored by [partner name]” in a distinct visual style that cannot be overlooked by readers. This labelling is applied before publication and remains visible regardless of how the content is accessed, including via search engines, social media or news aggregators. The label is never removed or altered after publication. Readers who encounter sponsored content on third-party platforms will see the same disclosure. Our Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure provides further detail on commercial labelling across the site.
What is the difference between sponsored content and affiliate links?
Sponsored content is commissioned or funded by a commercial partner and produced under full editorial oversight, with fact-checking and human editorial approval before publication. Affiliate links are embedded within regular editorial content and generate a commission if a reader makes a purchase, but the partner has no approval rights over the surrounding editorial material. Both are clearly disclosed, but they operate under separate policies. Sponsored content is labelled as such at the article level, while affiliate links are disclosed via a general notice and individual link markings. The two formats are never combined in a way that could confuse readers about the source of funding.
How is editorial independence protected?
Commercial partners who fund sponsored content have no control over editorial conclusions, sourcing or the final wording of any article. All sponsored content is reviewed by the editorial team and fact-checked by the dedicated fact-checking team before publication. If a partner disputes a fact or conclusion, the editorial team makes the final decision without reference to the commercial relationship. No commercial relationship ever determines editorial outcomes on Sachindex. Our Editorial Policy sets out the full framework that governs all content, including sponsored material. Chefredaktör Daniel Winter has the authority to reject or pull any sponsored piece that does not meet editorial standards.
How can I enquire about sponsored content?
Commercial enquiries and partnership proposals should be sent to sponsored@sachindex.de. The partnerships team reviews all proposals against the editorial standards set by Chefredaktör Daniel Winter. General contact and press enquiries can be directed to info@sachindex.de, or via the Contact page. For correction requests regarding sponsored content, contact corrections@sachindex.de. The fact-checking team under Christina Jung handles source verification and factual disputes for sponsored material. All commercial agreements are documented and retained for audit purposes.
Our commitments
- Every sponsored article is clearly labelled as such at the top of the page, in a visual style that cannot be missed.
- No commercial partner has editorial control over content, facts or conclusions published on Sachindex.
- All sponsored material is fact-checked by the dedicated fact-checking team before publication, under Christina Jung’s oversight.
- Sponsored content is never mixed with editorial content in a way that could mislead readers about its origin or funding.
- Any breach of these commitments is investigated and corrected promptly under the oversight of Chefredaktör Daniel Winter, with a correction notice published where appropriate.