Editorial Guidelines

ItemWired is dedicated to providing accurate and easy to understand information about what you can and cannot bring into places such as airports, stadiums, theme parks, schools, concert venues, and other public locations. Rules change often and vary widely, so our editorial standards ensure that each guide is reliable, practical, and based on authoritative sources.

Our Editorial Mission

ItemWired is built on three core principles:

  1. Accuracy supported by official venue and travel policies
  2. Clarity written in simple and direct language
  3. Practicality focused on real world situations

Our job is to remove confusion and help people prepare with confidence.

Accuracy and Sourcing Standards

Venue rules and travel policies must always be verified carefully. We rely on authoritative and reputable sources such as:

  • TSA and FAA guidelines
  • Airport and airline policies
  • Stadium and arena security rules
  • Theme park and amusement park policies
  • University and school regulations
  • Venue and event organizer FAQs
  • Safety and security authority recommendations

We avoid:

  • Outdated rules from unofficial websites
  • User guesses or crowdsourced answers without verification
  • Opinions, rumors, or hearsay
  • Policies that are not backed by current documentation

When rules differ between locations, we clearly explain those differences.

Research and Fact Checking

Before publishing any article, we review it carefully to ensure:

  • All rules match the most recent official sources
  • Allowed and prohibited items are labeled correctly
  • Distinctions between venues, airports, or states are clear
  • Information reflects real world enforcement
  • Safety guidelines are accurate
  • Policies are presented with correct context

If a rule is unclear or varies by specific location, we identify that in the content.

Content Scope and Limitations

ItemWired provides general informational guidance. We do not:

  • Provide legal advice
  • Guarantee entry or approval by security staff
  • Override venue decisions
  • Replace official sources

Venues may enforce rules differently, and security personnel may make decisions based on real time assessments. Readers should always follow the instructions of on site staff.

Clarity and Readability

Venue policies can be confusing, so we write content that is:

  • Simple and easy to understand
  • Free from unnecessary jargon
  • Organized with clear sections
  • Direct and practical
  • Focused on the most important rules

Readers should never feel confused after reading an ItemWired article.

Neutrality and Objectivity

We maintain a neutral tone when explaining rules. ItemWired does not:

  • Criticize venues or security staff
  • Encourage rule breaking
  • Promote unsafe behavior
  • Take sides in disputes

Our goal is to explain the rules, not to debate them.

Updates and Ongoing Review

Policies for venues and airports change frequently. To stay accurate:

  • We review articles on a regular basis
  • We update information when rules change
  • We correct outdated content quickly
  • We add new examples or clarifications as needed

We prioritize updates that impact safety or entry requirements.

Independence and Transparency

ItemWired is an independent resource. We do not:

  • Accept payment for positive coverage
  • Allow outside groups to influence editorial decisions
  • Publish policies provided by venues without verification

If an article contains affiliate links for helpful items such as clear bags or travel bottles:

  • The links are clearly disclosed
  • The products are included only when relevant and useful

Our editorial standards always come first.

User Feedback and Corrections

We welcome feedback from readers, especially because rules can vary by location and change without notice. When someone submits a correction or update:

  1. We verify it against authoritative sources
  2. We update the content if appropriate
  3. We adjust explanations to reflect new information

User input helps keep ItemWired accurate and current.

Our Commitment

ItemWired is committed to creating content that is:

  • Accurate
  • Clear
  • Practical
  • Neutral
  • Updated regularly
  • Easy to understand

Our goal is to help you know exactly what you can bring before you go, so you can enjoy your trip or event without any surprises.