The Low Form Standard

"Prediction is a low form of journalism." — David Remnick

We took the insult and built a newsroom around it.

Editorial Independence Policy

Low Form is an independent news outlet based in Washington, D.C., dedicated exclusively to covering prediction markets — their platforms, their traders, their regulators, and the policy decisions that shape them. We are the first outlet of our kind operating in our nation's capital. Our independence is not incidental. It is the product.

On Betting

Low Form press do not place bets on prediction market platforms.

We maintain accounts on Polymarket, Kalshi, and other platforms we cover for the purpose of observation, documentation, and reporting. We do not use those accounts to trade.

This policy exists for one reason: we cover these markets. A reporter who bets on the outcome of a congressional vote and then covers that vote has a financial stake in the story. We don't. That separation is what makes our analysis worth reading.

The exception: In rare circumstances, we may place a test transaction to document how a platform functions — to verify a user experience claim, test a new product feature, or confirm a technical detail that cannot be verified any other way. Any such transaction requires advance editorial approval, and must be disclosed in the resulting story.

Beyond that, we will never use non-public information obtained through our reporting to place bets. Ever.

On Sources

We protect our sources. We do not identify confidential sources without their consent, and we do not burn sources to gain access to competing sources.

We seek comment from all parties before publishing. We give subjects reasonable time to respond. We publish their responses in full when relevant.

On Conflicts of Interest

Low Form staff disclose financial relationships with any entity we cover. Staff may not hold equity positions in prediction market platforms. Staff may not consult for, advise, or accept compensation from platforms, trading firms, or lobbying organizations operating in the prediction market space.

On Corrections

We correct errors promptly and transparently. Corrections are labeled as such — not quietly edited. We do not delete stories. We append.

On Sponsored Content

Sponsored content and advertising do not influence editorial decisions. Sponsors do not review stories before publication. Sponsors do not suggest, kill, or shape coverage. Sponsored content, when it exists, is clearly labeled.

Who We Are Accountable To

Our readers. Paid subscribers fund this newsroom. That is the relationship that governs everything else.

II. Low Form Sponsorship & Advertising Policy

Low Form offers sponsorship and advertising opportunities to organizations operating in and adjacent to the prediction market space. Our audience is among the most valuable in political and financial media: traders, quants, political operatives, lobbyists, policy professionals, campaign strategists, and regulatory watchers.

Our Audience

• Prediction market traders and platform users
• Political and policy professionals in Washington, D.C.
• Financial analysts and quantitative researchers
• Regulatory and legal professionals tracking CFTC and related agencies
• Journalists and media figures covering politics and finance

Sponsorship Tiers

Founding Sponsor: Reserved for a limited number of organizations at launch. Includes newsletter sponsorship, website display, podcast/video sponsorship if applicable, and prominent recognition as a founding supporter of Low Form.

Newsletter Sponsorship: Single-sponsor placement in Low Form briefings. Includes a sponsor message of up to 100 words, logo, and link. One sponsor per issue. No competitive sponsorships in the same issue.

Website Display Advertising: Standard display units on LowForm.news. Programmatic and direct options available. No auto-play video. No interstitials. No ads that interfere with the reading experience.

Event Sponsorship: Low Form will host forums, panels, and off-the-record briefings connecting prediction market professionals with Washington policy figures. Sponsorship opportunities available on a per-event basis.

What Sponsors Cannot Do

• Review or approve editorial content before publication
• Require that Low Form not cover a story, angle, or subject
• Require that Low Form cover a story, angle, or subject
• Place sponsored content in news or analysis sections without clear labeling
• Use the Low Form name or masthead to imply editorial endorsement

Violation of these terms terminates the sponsorship relationship immediately. Low Form reserves the right to publish an explanation of any termination.

Disclosure

Low Form publishes a list of current sponsors and advertising partners on its website. This list is updated with each new sponsor. We do not accept anonymous sponsorships.

Contact

Sponsorship and advertising inquiries: [advertising@lowform.news]

Low Form is based in Washington, D.C. These policies are effective as of our founding and are subject to revision with public notice.