Overview
Aevum Encyclopedia thrives because of its global community of contributors, editors, and readers. These guidelines exist to protect that ecosystem. They ensure that every interaction and piece of content meets the highest standards of academic integrity, civility, and factual accuracy.
Whether you're editing an article, discussing a topic in forums, or uploading media, these rules apply. Our moderation team enforces them consistently and transparently.
Core Principles
Every contribution to Aevum Encyclopedia should align with these foundational values:
đ Respect & Civility
Treat all users with dignity. Disagreements are welcome; hostility, harassment, or personal attacks are not.
đ Accuracy & Verifiability
All claims must be traceable to reliable, primary or peer-reviewed sources. Unverifiable information has no place here.
âī¸ Neutral Point of View
Present information fairly, proportionately, and without editorializing. Multiple perspectives are valued.
đ Privacy & Safety
Never share personally identifiable information, doxx, or compromise the safety of individuals or communities.
đą Inclusivity
Content and discourse should be accessible and respectful of cultural, linguistic, and neurodiverse backgrounds.
Šī¸ Intellectual Property
Only contribute content you own, or content licensed for reuse. Always attribute properly.
Content Standards
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What We Encourage
- Well-researched entries with inline citations
- Constructive peer reviews and talk-page discussions
- Original diagrams, translations, or media (properly licensed)
- Corrections backed by credible sources
- Collaborative improvements that enhance readability
â What We Prohibit
- Misinformation, conspiracy theories, or deliberately false claims
- Copyrighted material without permission or fair-use justification
- Spam, promotional content, or affiliate link farming
- Hate speech, discrimination, or dehumanizing language
- Plagiarism or uncredited copying from other sources
- Systematic vandalism or coordinated disruption
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AI-Generated Content Policy
AI-assisted drafting is permitted, but all submissions must be thoroughly fact-checked, properly cited, and reviewed by a human contributor. Unverified AI hallucinations will be removed immediately.
Reporting & Moderation
If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, you can report it directly through our platform. Our Trust & Safety team reviews every submission within 48 hours.
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Flag the Content
Use the "Report" button on any article, comment, or user profile. Select the relevant violation category.
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Provide Context
Add a brief explanation and any supporting links. This helps moderators make faster, more accurate decisions.
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Review Process
Our team evaluates the report against these guidelines. You'll receive an email update on the outcome.
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Appeal if Needed
If you believe a decision was made in error, you may submit a formal appeal within 14 days.
Enforcement & Consequences
Violations are addressed proportionally, considering intent, severity, and history. Repeated or severe offenses result in escalated action.
- Content Removal: Non-compliant edits or media will be reverted or deleted.
- Warning: A formal notice explaining the violation and required corrections.
- Temporary Restriction: Suspension of editing or commenting privileges (7â30 days).
- Permanent Ban: For severe, repeated, or malicious violations (doxxing, harassment, systematic vandalism).
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Transparency Commitment
We publish anonymized moderation reports quarterly. You can view enforcement statistics and policy adjustments in our Trust & Safety Dashboard.
Updates & Contact
These guidelines may be updated as our platform and community evolve. Significant changes will be announced via email and our official blog. Your continued participation implies acceptance of current standards.
For questions, policy clarifications, or trust & safety concerns, contact our team directly:
đ§ trust-safety@aevumencyclopedia.org
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