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Section A: Identity and Transparency
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1.1. Legal Entity Name
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1. What is the Legal Entity Name?Associazione di Promozione Sociale Amici di uBC Fumetti
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1.2. Contact Details and Identifiers
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ADDRESS LINE 1Piazza Umberto I
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POST CODE70010
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CITYCapurso
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STATE / PROVINCE / REGIONBari
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COUNTRYItaly
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3. What is the general telephone number for the Legal Entity?3205687317
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4. What is the email address for the Legal Entity?
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5. Is the Legal Entity required to have a Tax ID, a Registration ID, a DUNS number and/or other identifiers?Yes
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5.a. What are these IDs for the Legal Entity?IT93530200729
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6. Are there any other governmental or other identifiers that a certification body could use to verify the identity of the Legal Entity?Yes
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6.a. What are those identifiers?108752
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1.3. Description of Media Outlet
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7. What Brand Name(s), titles, publication names, etc. do you use to publish Content?Primary Brand / Publication Name:
Magazine uBC Fumetti
Also known as / Associated names:
– uBC Fumetti (main brand and historical identity)
– Amici di uBC Fumetti APS (legal entity and association name)
– uBC Fumetti – Magazine (used on social media accounts and promotional materials)
Website: https://magazineubcfumetti.com
All content published under these names is produced and managed by the Associazione di Promozione Sociale Amici di uBC Fumetti, a non-profit cultural organization registered in Italy (RUNTS ID 108752).
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1.4. Distribution Channels and URLs
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8. Does the Media Outlet publish on any URLs?Yes
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8.a. On what URLs do you publish?
- https://magazineubcfumetti.com
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9. Does the Media Outlet publish any content on any social media?Yes
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9.a. What are the social media URLs, handles, addresses or names that you use to publish?
- www.facebook.com/ubcfumetti
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10. Does the Media Outlet publish any content by broadcasting and/or streaming?No
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1.5. Safety Concerns
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11. Do the Media Outlet's Editorial Guidelines state that the safety of all journalists shall be treated as a primary concern?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The editorial team of Magazine uBC Fumetti considers the safety, independence, and privacy of all contributors a primary concern.
The magazine is entirely non-profit, apolitical, and free from any economic or promotional relationship with publishers or other stakeholders.
No sponsored content, advertorials, or clickbait are ever published, and no commercial advertising is hosted on the website.
All contributors write voluntarily and without compensation, driven solely by passion for comics and cultural criticism, and are free from any editorial imposition or external pressure.
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12. Are there any reasons that the Media Outlet has for withholding information on any of the questions as part of this JTI Standard process?No
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1.6. Location
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13. Is the physical address of the Legal Entity different from the postal address according to question no. 2?No
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14. Do you have a safety-related reason for not providing it?No
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1.7. Founding Date
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15. What is the founding date of the Legal Entity?2022-04-01
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If you want to publish additional information on the founding history, please provide it here.uBC Fumetti was founded in August 1996 as one of the first Italian websites dedicated to comics criticism and culture. Over the years it evolved into a collaborative, non-profit platform. In 2022, the APS was established to ensure its continuity and formal recognition.
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16. Is the founding date of the Media Outlet (as in clause 1.3. question no. 7) different from that of the Legal Entity (as in clause 1.1. question no. 1)?Yes
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16.a. Provide a history of previous/former Legal Entities and their founding dates.From its founding in August 1996 until April 2022, uBC Fumetti operated as an independent, informal collective of comic enthusiasts and critics, entirely run on a voluntary basis without any legal entity or commercial funding.
In April 2022, the Associazione di Promozione Sociale Amici di uBC Fumetti (APS) was created to formally represent the project and ensure its long-term sustainability. The APS is self-financed through modest contributions from its members and contributors, allowing the website to remain completely independent, non-profit, and free from advertising or editorial influence.
Originally launched as a static, non-responsive website, uBC Fumetti underwent a major upgrade in 2022 to reach a wider audience and to promote comics as a mature and culturally relevant medium within contemporary media.
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2.1. Editorial Mission Statement
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17. Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?Yes
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17.a. Provide that statement hereMagazine uBC Fumetti has an editorial mission based on independence, transparency, and cultural promotion.
Its goal is to explore, review, and discuss comics as an art form and as a tool for cultural expression, through original critical writing that is free from commercial, political, or editorial influence.
The magazine publishes no advertising, sponsored content, or clickbait, and all contributors write voluntarily without compensation, driven by passion and respect for readers.
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18. Is that statement posted online?Yes
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18.a. What is the URL where it is published?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence
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19. Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?No
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4.1. Privately held
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20. Is the Media Outlet or the Legal Entity privately owned?Yes
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20.a. What is the form and status of the Media Outlet or Legal Entity according to the legal definition in the country of registration?The Legal Entity is an Associazione di Promozione Sociale (APS) — a non-profit association recognized under Italian law (Legislative Decree No. 117/2017, “Codice del Terzo Settore”) and registered in the National Single Register of the Third Sector (RUNTS).
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4.2. State or Publicly owned
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21. Is the Media Outlet or the Legal Entity owned by the state, a unit of the government or any other public entity?No
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4.3. Publicly Traded Company
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22. Is the Media Outlet or the Legal Entity publicly traded?No
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4.4. Other
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23. Is the ownership of the Media Outlet or the Legal Entity different from the three previous clauses in this section? For example, is it a co-operative or member-owned?No
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23.a. What is the form of ownership?The publishing entity is a non-profit Associazione di Promozione Sociale (APS), collectively owned and governed by its members in accordance with its bylaws.
The association has no private or corporate owners, no shareholders, and no profit distribution. Governance is democratic and based on member participation.
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5.1. Names of Owners and Board Members
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24. What are the names of all direct, indirect or beneficial owners?Amici di uBC Fumetti APS has no owners or shareholders, as it is a non-profit cultural association governed democratically by its members.
The association’s legal representatives are:
– President: Pasquale Laricchia
– Vice President: Marco Gremignai
– Secretary / Treasurer: Luca Cerutti
These roles are voluntary and non-remunerated.
None of the representatives hold political office or are affiliated with any political party.
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25. Are the names of the owners in the previous question available online?Yes
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25.a. What is the URL that contains the names of the owners, or, if not available online, please indicate where that information can be obtained?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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26. What are the names of the members of supervisory boards?Amici di uBC Fumetti APS does not have a separate supervisory board.
The association is governed by a Board of Directors (Consiglio Direttivo), which is accountable to the General Assembly of Members in accordance with Italian non-profit regulations (Codice del Terzo Settore, Legislative Decree No. 117/2017).
Current board members:
– President: Pasquale Laricchia
– Vice President: Marco Gremignai
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27. Are the names of the members of the supervisory board members in the previous question available online?Yes
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27.a. What is the URL of the page that contains the names of the people in the previous question?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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28. Are the listed owners also founders or owners of other companies?No
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29. Are any of the owners active members of a political party or movement or candidates in a political election or current office holders?No
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5.2. Contact Details of Direct and Indirect Owners
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30. What is the contact information for all direct and indirect owners?Amici di uBC Fumetti APS has no owners or shareholders, as it is a non-profit association composed of members.
The private contact details of individual members are confidential and not publicly shared.
The association can be contacted at [email protected] for any official inquiry.
The members of the Board of Directors of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS can be contacted through their official institutional email addresses:
– President: Pasquale Laricchia — [email protected]
– Vice President: Marco Gremignai — [email protected]
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31. Is the contact information in the previous question available online?Yes
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31.a. What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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32. What is the contact information for the members of the board of directors?The members of the Board of Directors of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS can be contacted through their official institutional email addresses:
– President: Pasquale Laricchia — [email protected]
– Vice President: Marco Gremignai — [email protected]
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33. Is the contact information in the previous question available online?Yes
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33.a. What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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5.3. Names of Shareholders
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34. What are the names of the direct, majority or controlling shareholders? (If shareholders are companies, list the main activity and business sector of that company along with the name.)Amici di uBC Fumetti APS has no shareholders, majority, or controlling owners.
As a non-profit cultural association under Italian law (Associazione di Promozione Sociale – Legislative Decree No. 117/2017, “Codice del Terzo Settore”), it has no share capital or ownership structure.
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Amici di uBC Fumetti APS is a non-profit cultural association governed by democratic principles.
All decisions, including editorial ones, are made collectively and approved by the General Assembly.
The association’s activities are entirely volunteer-based and independent from any commercial or political influence.
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5.4. Percentage of Shareholdings
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35. List the shareholders and the percentage of the holdings.Amici di uBC Fumetti APS has no shareholders or equity holdings.
As a non-profit association under Italian law (Associazione di Promozione Sociale – Legislative Decree No. 117/2017, “Codice del Terzo Settore”), it has no share capital.
All members have equal voting rights within the General Assembly, and no individual holds any ownership percentage.
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5.5. Exception for Member-owned Media Outlets
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36. Is the Media Outlet member-owned?Yes
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36.a. List the names and contact information for the Board of Directors or whatever form of leadership the Media Outlet has.The leadership of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS consists of the following Board of Directors:
– President: Pasquale Laricchia — [email protected]
– Vice President: Marco Gremignai — [email protected]
– Secretary: Luca Cerrutti — [email protected]
General associative contact: [email protected]
All serve on a voluntary basis within the non-profit association.
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6.1. Management Directory
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37. What are the names, positions, and contact details of all members of management for the Media Outlet?The management of Magazine uBC Fumetti is entrusted to the Board of Directors of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS, which operates on a voluntary and non-profit basis.
– President (Chief Executive): Pasquale Laricchia — [email protected]
– Vice President / Editorial Coordination: Marco Gremignai — [email protected]
– Secretary / Administration: Luca Cerruti — [email protected]
General contact for the association: [email protected]
All management members serve without remuneration and act collectively in accordance with the association’s bylaws.
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6.2. Location of Branches and Offices
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38. What is the physical address, phone number and email address of the headquarters of the Media Outlet?Amici di uBC Fumetti APS
Piazza Umberto I, 70010 Capurso (Bari), Italy
Phone: 3205687317
Email: [email protected]
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39. Does the Media Outlet have other main branches and offices?No
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40. Do you have a safety-related reason for not providing it?No
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7.1. Social Media
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41. Does the Media Outlet have social media accounts for the public to use to make queries or respond to Content?Yes
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41.a. What are the URLs or other identification of all social media accounts used by members of the public to contact the Media Outlet?
- – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubcfumetti
- – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcfumetti
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7.2. Newsroom Contact Details
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42. Does the Media Outlet have a person responsible for dealing with communication from the public regarding the Content?Yes
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43. Is the method for contacting that person or others at the Media Outlet clearly visible to the public?Yes
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44. In what ways does the staff of the Media Outlet responsible for the Content communicate back to the public results of queries, concerns, etc.?The editorial staff of Magazine uBC Fumetti communicates with the public mainly through email and social media.
Queries or concerns are addressed directly via [email protected]
or through the official social media accounts.
When clarification or correction is required, updates are published directly in the relevant article or in follow-up posts, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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7.3. Customer Service Contact Details
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45. Does the Media Outlet have a department or a single person who is responsible for customer service?Yes
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45.a. What are the contact details, including telephone numbers, email addresses, correspondence addresses, for customer service or the equivalent within the Media Outlet?The equivalent of customer service for Magazine uBC Fumetti is managed by the association Amici di uBC Fumetti APS.
Email: [email protected]
Postal address: Piazza Umberto I, 70010 Capurso (Bari)
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8.1. Sources of Revenue
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46. What are the categories of sources of revenue for the Media Outlet, ranked from largest to smallest? These may include subscriptions, advertising, major donors, donations, subsidies, fees, sales, memberships, sponsorships, events, etc.The sources of revenue for Magazine uBC Fumetti are limited and entirely non-commercial. Ranked from largest to smallest: Membership contributions from members of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS (annual fees and voluntary donations). Voluntary contributions from readers and supporters. “5×1000” public donation program, a tax-designated contribution available to non-profit organizations in Italy. The magazine receives no advertising income, sponsorships, or commercial funding. Annual financial statements and balance sheets are publicly available at https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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47. Is the Media Outlet required to make financial disclosures?Yes
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47.a. Are those disclosures visible to the public?Yes
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47.a.i. What is the URL for those disclosures?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/
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48. What is the revenue of the Media Outlet?The annual revenue of Magazine uBC Fumetti is very limited and entirely non-commercial.
It comes exclusively from membership fees and small voluntary donations collected by Amici di uBC Fumetti APS.
The total annual revenue is approximately €1,000, as shown in the association’s public financial reports: https://magazineubcfumetti.com/aps-amici-di-ubc-fumetti/ -
49. What is the ratio of the categories of revenue sources (as in question no. 46)?The approximate ratio of revenue sources for Magazine uBC Fumetti is as follows:
– Membership contributions (annual fees and voluntary member donations): ~30%
– Small public donations and reader support: ~5%
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50. Is there any reason for safety and security that you have given incomplete data in this section?No
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8.2. Data collection disclosure
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51. Does your Media Outlet process any personal information from online visitors on its own or with third parties?Yes
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51.a. What information is processed?Magazine uBC Fumetti processes limited personal data from online visitors in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The data collected include:
– basic website analytics (via Google Analytics, anonymized IPs),
– email addresses provided voluntarily for the newsletter or contact forms,
– essential technical cookies for website functionality.
No personal data is sold, shared with third parties for commercial purposes, or used for profiling.
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51.b. What is the purpose for gathering that information?The information collected is used exclusively for legitimate and limited purposes:
– to ensure the technical operation and security of the website,
– to gather anonymous statistical data on traffic and audience engagement,
– to manage newsletter subscriptions and respond to reader inquiries submitted through contact forms.
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51.c. By what methods is the information processed?The information is processed through secure, GDPR-compliant digital systems.
– Website analytics are handled automatically via Google Analytics, with anonymized IP addresses.
– Newsletter and contact data are managed through Mailchimp and the site’s secure contact forms.
– All data transmissions occur under HTTPS/SSL encryption.
Access to personal data is restricted to the site administrators of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS for legitimate purposes only.
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Section B: Professionalism and Accountability
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9.1 Editorial Guidelines
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52. Does your Media Outlet have a set of guidelines, or adhere to an external set of guidelines, for journalistic content, distribution and conduct to which its journalistic operations comply?Yes
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52.a. Are they made available to the public in a readily accessible form?Yes
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52.a.i. What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/manifesto/
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53. Is there a person or a group of persons responsible for these guidelines clearly identified?Yes
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53.a. Is that identification visible on the page with the guidelines?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The names of the persons responsible for the Editorial Guidelines — Pasquale Laricchia (President of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS) and Marco Gremignai (Director and Vice President) — are clearly indicated at the Article n.13 of the Manifesto.
This identification ensures transparency and accountability while preserving the collective spirit of the editorial team.
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9.2. Purpose of Guidelines
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54. Do the guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines set clear expectations for the behaviour for all the contributors, including editorial staff (journalists, editors) and all other contributors?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Manifesto clearly defines the expected behaviour of all contributors, including editorial staff and occasional collaborators.
It establishes principles of accuracy, respect, transparency, and editorial independence, and outlines shared responsibility across the team.
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55. Do the guidelines referred to in the section on Editorial Guidelines make clear the structure of editorial responsibility for each stage of the publication process within the organisation?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Manifesto and internal editorial practices clearly define the structure of editorial responsibility at each stage of publication.
Each contributor is responsible for their own work; the editorial coordination team — led by the Director and the President of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS — ensures consistency, accuracy, and adherence to ethical standards before publication.
Final publication is managed through a collaborative review process.
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9.3. Guidelines and Journalism Principles
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56. Do your Editorial Guidelines include requirements for Accuracy (as prescribed in the Preamble) in your output?Yes
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What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/manifesto/
The uBC Fumetti Manifesto explicitly includes the principle of Accuracy.
All information published on the website is verified before release, and sources are cited whenever relevant or non-original.
The magazine does not publish sponsored content, advertorials, or fake news, and rejects clickbait practices.
Any factual errors are corrected transparently as soon as identified.
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57. Do they include requirements for Independence (as prescribed in the Preamble) of editorial decision making?Yes
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What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/manifesto/
The uBC Fumetti Manifesto clearly guarantees the Independence of all editorial decision-making.
The magazine is entirely non-profit, publishes no advertising or sponsored content or affiliate marketing, and has no economic or political affiliations.
Each contributor writes voluntarily, choosing topics freely and without external influence.
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58. Do they include requirements of Fairness (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of journalism?Yes
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What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/manifesto/
Although Magazine uBC Fumetti is not a registered journalistic outlet, its contributors follow principles of Fairness consistent with ethical journalism.
All opinions and reviews are expressed with respect for authors, readers, and differing perspectives.
Criticism is reasoned and transparent, never personal or defamatory.
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59. Do they include requirements for Accountability (as prescribed in the Preamble) in the practice of its journalism?Yes
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What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/manifesto/
The uBC Fumetti Manifesto includes clear requirements for Accountability.
Each contributor is responsible for their own content, and any factual errors or inaccuracies are corrected transparently as soon as identified.
The editorial team maintains open communication with readers through email and social media, treating feedback as an essential part of its work.
This ensures accountability to both the audience and the association’s ethical principles.
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9.4. Conflicts of Interest
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60. Do your Editorial Guidelines include protections against real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Manifesto includes clear protections against real, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
The magazine has no advertising, sponsorships, or commercial partnerships, and no contributor receives payment or writes on commission.
All editorial choices are made independently and collectively, free from political, economic, or personal influence.
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61. Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to business?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Manifesto provides clear guidance on handling business-related conflicts of interest.
The magazine does not accept advertising, sponsorships, or paid collaborations.
Should any potential business relationship arise, it would be openly declared and evaluated collectively by the editorial coordination team to ensure transparency and independence.
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62. Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to political interests?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Manifesto ensures full independence from political interests.
The association and its contributors are apolitical and have no affiliations with parties, movements, or institutions.
Any potential political conflict of interest would be declared and addressed collectively by the editorial coordination team to preserve neutrality, fairness, and integrity in all published content. -
63. Do the guidelines include guidance on how to deal with conflicts related to personal interests?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Manifesto includes guidance for managing personal conflicts of interest.
Contributors avoid reviewing or commenting on works by authors, editors, or publishers with whom they have personal relationships.
Any potential personal conflict is disclosed to the editorial coordination team, which evaluates the situation collectively to ensure transparency and impartiality in publication. -
64. Does the Media Outlet’s structure protect the editorial processes from any undue influence from within or without?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The organisational structure of Amici di uBC Fumetti APS fully protects uBC Fumetti’s editorial processes from any undue internal or external influence.
The association is non-profit, has no advertisers or sponsors, and operates independently of political, commercial, or institutional powers.
Editorial decisions are made collectively by the contributors and the coordination team, ensuring autonomy, fairness, and integrity in all published content.
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10.1. Processes for Ensuring Accuracy
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65. Do you have internal rules and a systematic editorial process to ensure the accuracy of your content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti follows an internal editorial process to ensure the accuracy of its content.
Each article is written independently by the contributor and then reviewed by the editorial coordination team for factual accuracy, clarity, and consistency with the uBC Fumetti Manifesto.
Sources are verified when cited, and only approved content is published.
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66. Do you have internal rules and a systematic editorial process to ensure that the Editorial Guidelines are adhered to?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti has internal editorial procedures to ensure full adherence to its Editorial Guidelines.
All contributors agree to the uBC Fumetti Manifesto before joining the team.
Each article is reviewed by the editorial coordination team to ensure that it respects the publication’s principles of independence, fairness, and accuracy.
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67. Do you have a verification process for content and the role of editorial oversight?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti applies a verification process for all published content.
Each article is reviewed by the editorial coordination team — composed of the President, the Director, and senior editors — to ensure factual accuracy, clarity, and consistency with the uBC Fumetti Manifesto and Editorial Guidelines.
No article is published without prior review and approval.
This oversight guarantees both accuracy and adherence to ethical and editorial standards.
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10.2. Process Review
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68. Do you have a mechanism for periodic review of the effectiveness of the implementation of your Editorial Guidelines in your editorial processes?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti has an established mechanism for the periodic review of its editorial processes.
The editorial coordination team — including the President, the Director, and area reviewers — meets monthly via video call to assess workflow efficiency, content quality, and compliance with the uBC Fumetti Manifesto and Editorial Guidelines.
Continuous communication is maintained via email and an internal WhatsApp group for operational coordination, while a Telegram group supports informal discussion.
The Vademecum della Redazione provides the procedural framework, and both the Manifesto and Guidelines are updated whenever needed to reflect improvements and maintain accountability. -
69. Is your accountability mechanism (internal or external) subject to periodic review?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti periodically reviews its internal accountability mechanisms to ensure they remain effective and transparent.
During the monthly editorial meetings, the coordination team evaluates how corrections, clarifications, and updates are managed, as well as how responsibilities are distributed across the editorial workflow.
The Vademecum della Redazione and the uBC Fumetti Manifesto are updated when needed to improve clarity and maintain a consistent standard of accountability throughout the organisation.
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10.3. Statistics and External Content
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70. Do your Editorial Guidelines require that statistics should be sourced and verified?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti does not produce statistical data but ensures that all factual information and references are taken from verified, direct, and authoritative sources.
These include official publisher websites, direct interviews, the magazine’s own historical archives, and reliable databases such as www.comicsbox.it.
All images used are either scans of original materials owned by the editors or press materials from official publisher sources.
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71. Do your Editorial Guidelines require that external photographs/video/audio content should be sourced and verified?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines require that all external photographs, video, or audio materials be sourced and verified.
All images and media used on the site come either from official publisher sources, press kits, or are scans of original materials owned by the editors.
Any external video or audio (such as trailers or interviews) is embedded only when originating from official, verifiable channels.
Credits and copyright ownership are acknowledged collectively in the site’s footer.
This ensures authenticity, copyright compliance, and editorial transparency.
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10.4. Identification of Journalists, Agencies
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72. Are the Individual Journalists (including external sources) identified, for example through a byline, or recorded in publishing mechanism so that this information can be accessed?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.All articles published on Magazine uBC Fumetti clearly identify their author through a visible byline.
In the case of co-authored pieces or collaborative works, all contributors are credited.
External sources, interviews, or guest writers are also named.
Author information is stored within the website’s publishing system (WordPress) and accessible to administrators in compliance with GDPR and data protection standards. -
73. Is all News Agency material used by the Media Outlet recorded and tracked?Yes
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10.5. Location Reporting
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74. Is location reporting identified in your content?Yes
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75. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure that any constraint on location reporting be explained in the report or in the context of its publication?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines require that any constraint or facilitation affecting location-based reporting be disclosed within the article or its introduction.
When coverage is based on material provided by publishers — such as previews, press events, or review copies — this context is clearly indicated to maintain transparency. -
76. Do your Editorial Guidelines require transparency where a location report has been facilitated by an external body?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines require full transparency whenever coverage is facilitated by an external body.
If an article or interview is made possible through publisher invitations, event accreditations, or access to advance materials, this is clearly disclosed in the text.
Such facilitation never affects editorial independence or opinions expressed.
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10.6. Automatically Generated Content
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77. Do you publish any content that is automatically generated?No
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10.7. Algorithmic Dissemination and Curation
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78. Do you use any algorithms for the dissemination or curation of content?Yes
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78.a. Do you clearly indicate your policy on your use of algorithms for the dissemination and curation of news content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti clearly states, through its Editorial Guidelines and Privacy Policy, that no algorithmic systems are used for the curation or recommendation of content.
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78.b. Does the Media Outlet adhere to best practice requirements from a regulatory or advisory body?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti adheres to best practice requirements established by EU regulatory frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Services Act.
Although the magazine does not use algorithmic curation, it complies with transparency and accountability standards consistent with the Journalism Trust Initiative principles.
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10.8. Treatment of Explicit Content
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79. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate treatment of violent and explicit content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate treatment of violent or explicit content.
When discussing comics or graphic novels containing mature themes, the editorial team presents such material critically and within context, avoiding sensationalism or unnecessary detail.
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80. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate treatment of content which features children or other vulnerable people?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethical and respectful treatment of any content featuring children or vulnerable individuals.
Such subjects are never depicted or described in a sensational manner.
In narrative contexts, they are discussed analytically and with full respect for privacy and dignity.
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81. Do your Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethically appropriate handling of live content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure the ethical management of live or real-time content.
Although the magazine rarely produces live streams, any such events (e.g., interviews or festival coverage) are moderated and supervised by the editorial team to ensure accuracy, respectful dialogue, and adherence to ethical standards.
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11.1. User Generated Content/Eyewitness News
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82. Does your Media Outlet publish any content that comes not from staff or freelancers but from external sources such as readers/viewers?No
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11.2. Editorial Guidelines for UGC/Eyewitness News
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11.3. Opinion Guidelines
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83. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from defamation?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure that all opinion and comment material is free from defamation or personal attacks.
Reviews and critical articles are based on analysis and argument, never on offensive or defamatory language.
All content is reviewed prior to publication to maintain respect and ethical integrity. -
84. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from invasions of privacy?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure that all opinion and comment content respects privacy rights.
Articles and reviews focus exclusively on publicly available information related to published works.
No personal data or private details are ever disclosed without consent, in full compliance with GDPR principles. -
85. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from hate speech?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines prohibit any form of hate speech, discrimination, or harassment.
All reviews and opinion pieces are expected to maintain a respectful tone and promote constructive discussion.
Every article is reviewed before publication to ensure compliance with these ethical standards. -
86. Do your Editorial Guidelines also include provision for ensuring comment material is free from harassment?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure that all opinion and comment material is free from harassment or intimidation.
The magazine promotes critical discussion without hostility or personal attacks.
All contributions are reviewed before publication to guarantee respect and a constructive tone. -
87. Is it clear to the public whether your Media Outlet’s moderation of such comment is pre- or post-publication?Yes
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88. Does this policy allow for the removal of offending material?Yes
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12.1. Anonymity
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89. Are there guidelines on the procedures to be followed for granting anonymity to sources?Yes
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90. Are the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.When uBC Fumetti grants anonymity to a source, the reason is clearly explained within the article.
This practice ensures that readers understand the context and justification for anonymity while maintaining transparency and trust in the information provided.
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12.2. Privacy Rights
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91. Are there guidelines to ensure that the privacy rights and safety of individuals are protected in your journalistic activity?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure full respect for individual privacy and safety.
No personal data or private information is published without explicit consent, and all content complies with GDPR standards.
The editorial team prioritizes dignity, safety, and confidentiality in all journalistic activities.
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12.3. Independence and Sources
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92. Are there guidelines to ensure the independence of journalism relative to the sources for content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure complete editorial independence from all sources.
The magazine maintains transparent, non-commercial relationships with publishers and creators.
Contributors receive no payment or benefits from sources, and no content is commissioned or influenced externally.
All opinions are based solely on critical evaluation.
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12.4. Diversity of Sources
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93. Do the guidelines ensure that a diversity of sources is used in the production of your journalistic content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines promote the use of diverse and reliable sources when producing content.
Articles combine direct materials (such as the comics themselves, interviews, and official statements) with independent research, archival references, and external critical perspectives.
This approach ensures balance and depth in every publication.
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13.1. Sponsored Content Policies
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94. Do your Editorial Guidelines have specific policies for distinguishing commercial or sponsored content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines clearly distinguish independent editorial content from any commercial or sponsored material.
The magazine does not publish advertising, sponsored articles, or paid collaborations.
All reviews and features are independently produced, and any promotional materials received are acknowledged but never influence editorial content.
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13.2. Sponsored Content Indicators
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95. Do you publish any sponsored content?No
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13.3. Separation of News and Opinion
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96. Do your Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction to be made between news content and opinion content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction between factual news and opinion content.
Reviews and essays express personal analysis and interpretation, while news and informational posts report verified facts in a neutral tone.
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97. Do your Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction to be made between news content and commercial content?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.The uBC Fumetti Editorial Guidelines ensure a clear distinction between editorial and commercial content.
The magazine does not publish advertising or sponsored materials, and all articles are independently produced without commercial intent or influence.
Any external promotional material, if ever mentioned, is clearly identified and contextualized. -
98. Do you in editorial practice or in Editorial Guidelines require a clear distinction to be made between news content and content supplied by an external non-journalistic body?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti rarely uses content supplied by external non-journalistic bodies.
When such material is used — typically as short news items about releases or events — it is always verified, rewritten, and clearly attributed by the editorial team to ensure transparency and independence.
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14.1. Dealing with Inaccuracies
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99. Do you have a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by the public?Yes
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99.a. Do you publish that process?Yes
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99.a.i. What is the URL where it can be seen? Or, where is it seen next to each bit of Content?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/contatti/
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100. Do you have a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by those with direct involvement in the story?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti provides a clear process for individuals directly involved in a story to communicate corrections or clarifications.
Authors, publishers, or other subjects mentioned can contact the editorial team via official email or social media.
Such requests are reviewed promptly, and any necessary corrections are made transparently. -
100.a. Do you have a clear process for assessing and dealing with the claims?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti has a clear internal process for assessing and dealing with correction requests.
Reported inaccuracies are reviewed by the editorial coordination team, involving the original author and a reviewer.
If confirmed, corrections are made transparently and documented.
In more complex cases, the issue is discussed collectively within the editorial board. -
101. Is there a systematic editorial structure in the Media Outlet to ensure that any inaccuracies in its content are corrected in a timely and transparent manner?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti maintains a systematic editorial structure to ensure that any inaccuracies are corrected promptly and transparently.
The editorial coordination team reviews all reported errors and, once verified, updates the content accordingly.
Corrections are handled in a timely manner, following the procedures defined in the Vademecum della Redazione and ensuring accountability to readers.
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14.2. Publishing Corrections
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102. Does your Media Outlet guarantee the publication of the correction of all significant inaccuracies and errors in a similar place and manner as the original version, such as the same URL or in similar time and format of broadcast?Yes
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14.3. Contact and Process for Complaints
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103. Does your organisation have a designated contact in the event of complaints about potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti designates its President and Director as the primary contacts for complaints regarding potential breaches of its Editorial Guidelines or ethical principles.
Complaints can be sent to [email protected] , and the process is publicly available on the website’s “Contacts” page.
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104. Does your organisation have a designated process for the public to open a dialogue with you regarding potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines? (These may follow the Uniform Correction or Clarification act adopted by most U.S. States.)Yes
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104.a. Is that information clearly available?Yes
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104.a.i. What is the URL of where this information is available? If it is not on a single page, describe where people can find it.https://magazineubcfumetti.com/contatti/
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14.4. Internal Process for Complaints
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105. Are your staff (Employees and Freelance) aware of the process that must be followed in the event of such complaints?Yes
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106. Are they aware that all such complaints must be brought to the attention of a senior member of staff (of organisations large enough to have a staff) not directly connected with the creation of the story?Yes
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107. Is your Media Outlet committed to the resolution of any such complaints in a fair, reasonable and timely manner?Yes
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14.5. Independence of Ombudsperson
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108. Does the Media Outlet have an Ombudsperson?No
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14.6. Powers of Ombudsperson
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15.1. External Oversight
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109. Have you committed to a system or systems of external accountability for your editorial content?No
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15.2. Compliance with External Accountability
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110. Is your Media Outlet committed to comply with any directions or guidance issued by the external accountability body to which you subscribe?Yes
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15.3. Absence of external oversight
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15.4. Contact Details of External Accountability Bodies
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112. Are the mechanisms for the public to complain about breaches of your Editorial Guidelines to an external body publicly available?No
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15.5. Other Associations
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113. Do you belong to any other bodies that require members to adhere to published guidelines, standards or norms to maintain status in that organisation?No
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16.1. Recruitment and Training
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114. Do you have guidelines for the recruitment and training of editorial staff?Yes
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114.a. Do those guidelines contain a diversity policy?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.While uBC Fumetti does not have a formal written diversity policy, inclusivity is an integral part of its editorial and recruitment approach.
The publication welcomes contributors regardless of gender, background, age, or professional experience, and values diverse perspectives that enrich its cultural coverage. -
114.b. Do those guidelines cover staff welfare?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.uBC Fumetti promotes staff welfare through a collaborative and respectful editorial environment.
All contributors write voluntarily and are free to choose their topics and pace, without imposed deadlines or editorial pressure.
Respect, dialogue, and balance between commitment and personal life are key principles stated in the Vademecum della Redazione. -
114.c. Are they publicly available?Yes
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114.c.i. What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/manifesto/
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16.2. Working Conditions, Contract Policy and Labour Relations
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115. Do the regulations and guidelines for the employment of staff and engagement of contract journalists protect their editorial independence?Yes
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If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.Magazine uBC Fumetti operates entirely on a voluntary, non-profit basis.
Contributors are not bound by employment or commercial contracts and retain full editorial independence in choosing their topics and perspectives.
All editorial review is collaborative and aims solely to ensure quality and coherence, never to impose external influence or control. -
116. Are your employees (including freelance) covered by legal contracts and insurance?N/A
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117. Does your staff have the freedom to organise?Yes
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118. Do you have an existing structure for social dialogue including a collective bargaining arrangement with appropriate trade unions?N/A
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119. Are there guidelines for contracts of engagement with freelance journalists?N/A
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16.3. Staff Welfare
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17.1. Training in Editorial Guidelines
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125. Does your Media Outlet have a training programme for editorial staff that includes sections on the Editorial Guidelines and other legal and ethical issues?Yes
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126. Is there refresher training available for significant changes in the law or guidelines?Yes
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127. Does your staff have expert advice available for consultation when dealing with legal and compliance issues?Yes
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18.1. General Public
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128. Does your Media Outlet publish your answers to this self-assessment based on the JTI Standard?Yes
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128.a. Is it available to readers?Yes
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128.a.i. What is the URL?https://magazineubcfumetti.com/chi-siamo/
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18.2. Machine-readability
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129. Does your Media Outlet publish your answers in a machine-readable format?Yes
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129.a. What is the URL?https://www.jti-app.com/report/qrKYnR8EKpjB527J
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