Editorial Policy

Our Data Sources

PokéEvent aggregates event data from multiple authoritative sources to ensure comprehensive coverage of Pokémon GO events worldwide. Primary sources include:

  • Niantic Labs nianticlabs.com — Official developer announcements and event schedules
  • Pokémon GO Live pokemongolive.com — Official event news and community day announcements
  • Community-maintained databases — Curated data from trusted Pokémon GO community hubs and timezone databases

Accuracy & Verification

We maintain a strict verification process for all event data:

  • All event dates, times, and descriptions are cross-referenced against official sources before publication
  • Regional timezone data is validated against IANA timezone databases to ensure countdown accuracy
  • Event status (Ongoing, Upcoming, Ended) is recalculated in real-time using server-side datetime processing
  • Discrepancies between sources are flagged and resolved within 24 hours

Update Frequency

Event data is refreshed on the following schedule:

  • Live events — Countdown timers update every second; event metadata updates within 1 hour of official announcements
  • Upcoming events — Added to the database within 24 hours of official reveal
  • Guide content — Reviewed monthly for accuracy; updated when game mechanics change
  • Regional data — Verified quarterly against current timezone rules

Corrections Policy

We are committed to correcting errors promptly. If you identify inaccurate event information, incorrect timings, or outdated content:

  1. Contact us at hello@pokemongoevents.com with details of the correction
  2. Include the event name, incorrect data, and the correct information with a source link
  3. Our team verifies the claim against official sources within 24 hours
  4. Corrections are published immediately and noted in the page's update history

Transparency Commitment

PokéEvent is an independent fan-operated resource. We are not affiliated with Niantic, The Pokémon Company, or Nintendo. All trademarks and game content are property of their respective owners. We maintain this policy page to demonstrate our commitment to trustworthy, accurate, and transparent information practices.

Contact

For editorial inquiries, data corrections, or partnership opportunities:

hello@pokemongoevents.com