Guidelines
The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received.
Editorial Policy Guidance Notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.
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Contributors, Access Agreements and Editorial Independence
From Guidelines > Section 6: Fairness, Contributors and Consent
Code of Conduct for Competitions and Votes
From Guidelines > Appendix 2: Code of Conduct for Competitions and Voting
Phone-in Programmes, User Generated Content Online, Mobile Content, Games and Interactive TV
From Guidelines > Section 17: Interacting with our Audiences
Talent Shows and Programmes Offering Life-Changing Opportunities
From Guidelines > Section 17: Interacting with our Audiences
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