Tip Line Terms and Conditions

In simple language

When you submit a tip via the Tip Line form to Military Reporters & Editors (MRE) you understand, acknowledge and agree to the following:

Personal information

  • You are voluntarily providing Military Reporters & Editors (MRE) with personal information including: your first name, last name, company name (if included), your email address and telephone number.
  • Your personal information is used by MRE to verify information you provide and may be given to a member(s) of Military Reporters & Editors for that purpose and to follow-up with you.
  • Your personal information is not be shared with anyone outside of MRE.

Tip submission (content you provide)

Press release

  • Press releases are considered public information.
  • We may share this information with members of MRE immediately.
  • We will not publish this information to the public if an embargo is included until the date/time indicated.
  • Press release contents may be edited.
  • It is at MRE’s sole discretion whether to use any press release. There is no guarantee of sharing with MRE members or publishing to the public.

Tips (not a press release – information you provide)

  • MRE considers tips a private communication between yourself and MRE.
  • We may share this information with members of Military Reporters & Editors for the purpose of exploring coverage or story generation as professional journalists.
  • MRE does not guarantee any media coverage.

Your choice

If you do not agree with these terms, do not use the Tip Line form. Alternatively, you may email news@militaryreporters.org.

8/15/2023