Contributor Code of Conduct

1. Purpose & Scope

Aevum Encyclopedia exists to democratize knowledge through collaborative, expert-verified contributions. This Code of Conduct applies to all individuals participating in our ecosystem, including but not limited to article authors, peer reviewers, discussion forum participants, event attendees, and anyone representing the community in official channels.

We are committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation.

2. Core Principles

3. Expected Behavior

• Write clear, neutral, and well-sourced content aligned with our editorial guidelines.
• Engage in peer review with specific, actionable, and respectful suggestions.
• Use inclusive language and avoid assumptions about readers' backgrounds or knowledge.
• Accept critique gracefully and implement valid feedback without defensiveness.
• Protect the privacy of yourself and others; never share personal information without explicit consent.
• Report policy violations promptly through official channels rather than confronting offenders publicly.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest when editing articles related to your employer, clients, or personal investments.

4. Unacceptable Behavior

The following actions violate this Code and will result in enforcement measures:

1. Harassment & Abuse: Verbal, written, or digital attacks targeting identity, appearance, beliefs, or work style.
2. Discrimination: Excluding, mocking, or marginalizing individuals based on protected characteristics.
3. Plagiarism & Misrepresentation: Using others' work without attribution, fabricating citations, or presenting AI-generated text as human-written without disclosure.
4. Disruption: Spamming, trolling, brigading, or derailing discussions with irrelevant or inflammatory content.
5. Doxxing & Threats: Publishing private information or making threats of harm, legal action, or professional retaliation.
6. Bypassing Oversight: Creating alt accounts to evade restrictions, manipulate votes, or harass moderation teams.
7. Intellectual Property Violations: Uploading copyrighted material without license or fair-use justification.

5. Reporting & Enforcement

Violations may be reported by emailing conduct@aevum-encyclopedia.com or using the In-App Report Tool. All reports are handled confidentially by our independent Ethics & Moderation Board.

Enforcement Tiers

The Moderation Board reserves the right to adjust enforcement based on context, intent, harm caused, and cooperation. All decisions are final, though appeals may be submitted within 14 days.

6. Scope & Amendments

This Code applies to all official Aevum Encyclopedia platforms, including the web application, mobile apps, API usage, GitHub repositories, Discord/community servers, newsletters, conferences, and any officially affiliated events or partnerships.

We may revise this document periodically to reflect evolving community standards, legal requirements, and platform capabilities. Contributors will be notified of material changes via email and in-app announcements. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

7. Contact & Support

If you have questions about this Code, need assistance resolving a conflict, or wish to request an accommodation, please reach out to our community team. We are here to help you contribute safely and effectively.