Editorial policy

How the guides and converters on Embargo Timer are written, sourced and updated. Independent, transparent and quick to correct.

Raoul van Wijk · Updated July 2026 · 3 min read · Etiquette

Who writes this

Embargo Timer is built and maintained by Raoul van Wijk through Wrong Floor. Guides are based on professional PR experience, primary timezone data and publicly available sources.

Sources and examples

  • Timezone conversions use the IANA tz database.
  • Examples in guides are illustrative. Always check the final date, time and timezone against the converter before sending anything important.
  • Where possible, timezone examples are generated from the same conversion code that powers the tool, so the numbers match.

How the content is reviewed

  • Content is reviewed when PR practices, laws or technical standards change, and when a reader flags a mistake.
  • AI may be used to support editing or research. Anything published on the site is reviewed by a person before it goes live.

Independence

The tool is free. Non-intrusive ads may appear on some pages to cover hosting. No paid placement, sponsorship or affiliate relationship influences the recommendations in any guide.

Corrections

Spotted something wrong? See the corrections page. Fixes are made clearly and quickly, and substantive changes are noted on the page.

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Built from real PR work

I am Raoul. For more than 15 years I worked on PR campaigns and international launches. At Wrong Floor I build small tools for work that takes longer than it should. Embargo Timer is one of them.

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