XHSMA 92.1 Code of Ethics

CHAPTER I

OBJECT
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to establish the principles, objectives, values, duties and
Obligations that will govern the actions of the XHSMA-FM radio station towards society, through responsible behavior.
This Code of Ethics incorporates certain guidelines in order to prevent
behaviors that may cause some type of harm to society or discredit to the radio station XHSMA-FM.

CHAPTER II

SCOPE OF APPLICATION
For the purposes of this Code of Ethics, Collaborator shall be understood to be any natural or legal person who transmits content through the XHSMA-FM station.

CHAPTER III

ACCEPTANCE
XHSMA-FM requires its employees to adhere to the principles established in this Code. Likewise, its employees are obligated to ensure that all of its officers, employees, and directors adhere to this Code.
Persons who, in the future, join XHSMA-FM as collaborators, its officers, employees and directors, will expressly accept the entire content of this Code of Ethics and, in particular, the objective principles and values established therein.

CHAPTER IV

GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Broadcasters in matters of information are obliged to:
• Inform the public in an accurate, comprehensive, and impartial manner about important events and issues.

• Present news and information without distortion. Interviews may be edited as long as the meaning is not changed or distorted.
• Broadcasters' newsrooms must adopt measures to ensure the
authenticity of all video and audio, including informational material acquired from the public,
freelance reporters and other sources, before disseminating it.
• Recognize errors quickly and correct them.
• Treat people who are subjects of the news with decency and sensitivity, especially
When dealing with children, strive for polite and considerate behavior, gathering information as discreetly as possible.
• Avoid distorting the nature or significance of events.
• Clearly distinguish editorial contributions and comments from the information context.
• Ensure that your transmissions remain within the limits of respect for privacy,
to personal dignity and morality, and do not attack the rights of third parties, nor provoke
committing any crime or disturbing public order and peace.
Radio should be a responsible space for information, entertainment, culture, and coexistence.
Broadcasters are obliged to heed the recommendations of the Audience Ombudsman.
will name the station XHSMA-FM and must coordinate with it to address complaints or observations from the audience.

CHAPTER V

INFORMATION PROCESSING
• Content must be free of bias. All currents of thought must be adequately represented. However, being impartial does not mean refraining from legitimate editorial positions. Media outlets should distinguish, to the extent possible, information from opinion and advertising or propaganda.
• The public must be informed in a clear, precise and exhaustive manner, citing the source and
respecting copyright at all times.
• The facts reported should be verified as much as possible under the circumstances.
Whenever possible, they should gather first-hand information; failing that, they should seek out witnesses.
• The cultural diversity of the country and the world must be reflected, for which programming will have to be plural, presenting diverse ways of thinking and providing a variety of content.

CHAPTER VI

NEWS COVERAGE OF VIOLENCE
• The media must condemn and reject violence motivated by organized crime, emphasize the negative impact it has on the population, and promote social awareness against violence.
• Avoid language and terminology used by criminals.
• Refrain from misusing legal terms that complicate the understanding of judicial processes against organized crime.
• When reporting on crimes, allegedly illegal acts, handle the information in such a way as to prevent criminals or alleged criminals from becoming victims or public heroes, as this helps them build a favorable image among the population, to become
tolerable their actions and even to be imitated.
• Omit and discard information that comes from criminal groups for purposes
propaganda. Do not become an instrument or part of conflicts between groups of the
delinquency.
• The information disseminated about organized crime must assign to each one the
responsibility that you have for the acts of violence.
• The information presented by the media must respect the rights of victims and minors involved in acts of violence. Information that puts their identity at risk should never be provided.

CHAPTER VII

PROGRAMMING
• This means of communication will respect at all times; elements such as race,
Nationality, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability of all persons will be considered, and reference will only be made to these when relevant and essential to the clarity of the news and to the extent that they generate some value for the audience. Stereotypes should be avoided.
• It will be monitored that the contents are appropriate for the receiving public in accordance with the
schedule
• In broadcasts, the use of expressions that tend towards discrimination or that are harmful will be avoided.
have the intention to offend, the target audience will also be taken into account.
• The right to honor, intimacy or privacy will be respected at all times, especially
When it comes to children and adolescents, an exception to this principle will be considered in cases where the conduct of a public servant affects the general interest or involves information of public interest.

• At least the criteria and standards resulting from legislation on child protection will be observed.

CHAPTER VIII

ON THE RIGHTS OF AUDIENCES WITH DISABILITIES
In order to ensure real equality of opportunity, audiences with disabilities
They will enjoy the following rights:
• That the recognition of their capabilities, merits and skills is promoted, as well as the
need for your attention and respect.
• To have mechanisms that give them access to express their claims, suggestions, and complaints to audience advocates, as long as it does not represent a disproportionate or undue burden on the media outlet.
• Access to the programming guide through a telephone number or the radio station's Internet portals in formats accessible to people with disabilities.

CHAPTER IX

PROTECTION OF GIRLS, BOYS AND ADOLESCENTS
In the area of protection of girls, boys and adolescents, the Collaborators undertake to:
• Seek to disseminate information and materials that are of social and cultural interest to girls, boys, and adolescents, in accordance with the educational objectives set forth in Article 3 of the Constitution and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Avoid the issuance of information contrary to the educational objectives set forth in Article 3.
of the Constitution and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and which is detrimental to their
well-being or contrary to the principles of peace, non-discrimination and respect for all people.
• Seek to disseminate information and materials that contribute to guiding girls, boys and
adolescents in the exercise of their rights, helps them to have a healthy development and to protect themselves
from dangers that may affect their life or health.
• Avoid encouraging children to imitate behaviors that are harmful or dangerous to their health.
• Avoid using personal and family conflicts as a spectacle.
• Raise awareness of childhood issues among all professionals involved in the
preparation of the programming.
• Encourage presenters or hosts of live programs to warn about situations that may affect the protection of children and adolescents so as to minimize any potential harm they may cause.

• Promote the harmonious development of childhood.
• Provide fun and assist the educational process in childhood.
• The transmission of programs and advertising that are inappropriate for children and youth must be
announce themselves as such to the public at the time of starting the respective transmission.

CHAPTER X

FROM THE AUDIENCE OMBUDSMAN
The audience defender acts as a mediator and link between the television viewing public or
radio listeners and the media, so for the proper performance of the
functions granted to it in the Statutes, must be limited to the principles and guidelines
indicated in this Code.