Community Guidelines

Last updated: [Dec 2025]

These Community Guidelines outline the principles, expectations, and standards for respectful participation on this website. By contributing to or interacting with the platform, users agree to adhere to the guidelines described below.

1. Purpose of These Guidelines

The Community Guidelines aim to:

Maintain a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment
Encourage constructive contributions and dialogue
Promote accuracy, civility, and responsible behavior
Protect the integrity of shared knowledge and community trust

These guidelines apply to all users, contributors, editors, and visitors.

2. Expected Conduct

Users are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a positive and productive community environment. This includes:

2.1 Respect and Civility

Treat all users with courtesy and respect
Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory behavior
Engage in discussions constructively, even when disagreements arise

2.2 Good Faith Collaboration

Assume good intentions when interacting with others
Work collaboratively to improve content and resolve disputes
Seek consensus rather than imposing unilateral decisions

2.3 Accuracy and Integrity

Provide reliable, verifiable, and factual information
Cite appropriate sources when contributing knowledge
Refrain from spreading misinformation or unverifiable claims

3. Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are not permitted:

3.1 Harassment and Abuse

Threats, insults, intimidation, or targeted harassment
Hate speech or discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, or other identities

3.2 Vandalism and Disruption

Deliberate insertion of false information
Removing or altering content to mislead users
Repeated disruptive edits or malicious behavior

3.3 Spam and Promotional Content

Posting unsolicited advertisements or promotional links
Creating content solely for commercial or political promotion
Excessive posting of repetitive or irrelevant material

3.4 Impersonation

Pretending to be another user, administrator, or official representative
Misleading others through fake identities or deceptive accounts

4. Content Standards

Users contributing content must ensure the following:

4.1 Neutrality

Content should be written from a neutral and balanced perspective
Avoid bias, advocacy, or personal opinions unless clearly marked

4.2 Verifiability

Claims should be supported by credible, verifiable sources
Unsourced or poorly sourced material may be removed

4.3 No Original Research (if applicable)

On platforms modeled after Wikipedia:

Personal theories, unpublished information, or speculative content are not allowed

5. Privacy and Personal Information

Users must respect the privacy of others by:

Not sharing personal, confidential, or identifying information
Not requesting sensitive data from other users
Reporting privacy violations immediately to administrators

6. Conflict Resolution

Disagreements are natural in collaborative environments. Users are encouraged to:

Discuss differences calmly on relevant discussion pages
Seek mediation or administrative assistance if needed
Respect consensus once it has been reached

Administrators may intervene if discussions become unproductive or abusive.

7. Enforcement and Administrative Actions

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

Warnings or advisories
Temporary editing restrictions
Suspension or blocking of user accounts
Removal of content that violates policies

Administrative actions are taken to protect the community and maintain platform integrity.

8. Reporting Issues

Users are encouraged to report:

Harassment or abusive behavior
Vandalism or disruptive editing
Security concerns or policy violations

Reports may be sent to community moderators or via the platform’s contact channels.

9. Amendments and Updates

These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect community needs, platform development, or legal requirements.

Continued participation implies acceptance of the revised guidelines.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns related to these Community Guidelines, users may contact:

📧 info@verifiedwikipedia.org