Right of Reply Comment Request Window Lookup
Actual right-of-reply opportunity against caller independently applicable editorial minimum; no universal legal wait time or evidence recipient received/responded. Caller independently verifies context, evidence, reference edition and applicability; not factual authenticity, current legal advice or publication clearance.
Description
A comment-request window is the elapsed opportunity between a request and planned publication.
A comment-request window is the elapsed opportunity between a request and planned publication.1
Its adequacy depends on an independently applicable editorial minimum and the circumstances of contact.
When to use Right of Reply Comment Request Window Lookup
Use this tool to calculate or review the supplied observations under the stated rules. Establish the reviewed evidence, house style or applicable jurisdiction and dated reference.
How to use Right of Reply Comment Request Window Lookup and understand its results
- Establish the reviewed evidence, house style or applicable jurisdiction and dated reference.
- Enter observedRequestUtc, plannedPublicationUtc, callerApplicableMinimumResponseSeconds, using the field meanings and rules below, then run the tool.
- Read observedReplyOpportunitySeconds, signedCallerWindowReserveSeconds, using the output meanings and calculation rules below.
- Correct any reported input issue and run again. Before using a successful result, check the stated units, signs, reference scope and observation coverage.
| Input field | Meaning | Value type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| observedRequestUtc | Observed request utc | string | Required |
| plannedPublicationUtc | Planned publication utc | string | Required |
| callerApplicableMinimumResponseSeconds | Caller applicable minimum response seconds | number | Required |
Enter real UTC instants exactly as YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm:ssZ for the request and publication, plus a nonnegative minimum window in seconds. Publication cannot precede the request. Subtract UTC timestamps to get elapsed seconds, then subtract the minimum to get the signed reserve.
opportunitySeconds=(publicationUTC−requestUTC)/1000; signedReserveSeconds=opportunitySeconds−minimumSeconds Use the matching field units and the exact boundary, ordering and reference rules above.
| Output field | Meaning | Value type |
|---|---|---|
| observedReplyOpportunitySeconds | Observed reply opportunity seconds | number |
| signedCallerWindowReserveSeconds | Signed caller window reserve seconds; preserve the subtraction order and sign defined in the mechanics | number |
{
"input": {
"observedRequestUtc": "2026-01-01T10:00:00Z",
"plannedPublicationUtc": "2026-01-01T12:00:00Z",
"callerApplicableMinimumResponseSeconds": 3600
},
"output": {
"observedReplyOpportunitySeconds": 7200,
"signedCallerWindowReserveSeconds": 3600
}
}Limitations and assumptions
There is no proof of delivery, receipt, understanding or response. The minimum is caller-supplied and does not establish a universal legal or editorial waiting period.
Missing required fields, unknown fields, wrong types and violated rules return input issues. Numeric values and outputs must be finite.
Alternative or Complementary methods
For a related step, use Off Record on Background Attribution Tier Lookup: On-record, background and off-record terms depend on an agreement about use and attribution. For a complementary comparison, use SPJ Code Ethics Dilemma Checklist Checker: The SPJ ethics framework addresses truth seeking, harm, independence and accountability.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Off Record on Background Attribution Tier Lookup
On-record, background and off-record terms depend on an agreement about use and attribution.
- SPJ Code Ethics Dilemma Checklist Checker
The SPJ ethics framework addresses truth seeking, harm, independence and accountability.