Welcome to our digital archive service! To create a respectful and safe space for everyone, we have developed these community guidelines. By using our platform, you agree to follow these rules. Violating these guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination.
1. Content Guidelines
1.1 Legal Compliance
- Do not upload or share content that violates any local, national, or international laws.
- All content must comply with copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights. Only upload material you own or have explicit permission to use.
- Do not archive or share pirated software, movies, TV shows, copyrighted books, music tracks, or any other unauthorized media.
1.2 Prohibited Content
- Hate Speech & Harassment: Content that promotes, encourages, or incites violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic is strictly prohibited.
- Violence & Harmful Content: Do not share content that glorifies, promotes, or incites violence, physical harm, self-harm, or suicide.
- Sexually Explicit Material: Content that contains nudity, pornography, sexually explicit material, or adult themes is not allowed.
- Malware & Phishing: Do not upload or link to malicious software, viruses, or phishing sites that could compromise the security of our platform or the safety of other users.
- Illegal Activities: Content that promotes illegal activities, such as drug use, hacking, fraud, or weapons creation, is forbidden.
1.3 Permitted Content
- You are welcome to upload educational material, open-source software, personal notes, research papers, public domain literature, original media, and other content that aligns with our legal and ethical standards.
- All uploaded images, videos, and audio files must either be your own work or have appropriate licensing (e.g., Creative Commons) that allows them to be shared.
2. Behavioral Guidelines
2.1 Respectful Interaction
- Treat other users with kindness and respect. Do not engage in personal attacks, insults, trolling, or inflammatory comments.
- Harassment, bullying, or targeted hate speech towards any individual or group is not tolerated.
- Refrain from sharing or promoting political or religious content that could be divisive or offensive to others.
2.2 Constructive Feedback
- When commenting on others' contributions, keep feedback constructive and focused on the content, not the person.
- Avoid spamming or posting repetitive comments that do not contribute to the discussion.
2.3 Privacy and Personal Information
- Do not share personal information (yours or others’) such as addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or any other sensitive data.
- Respect the privacy of others and do not upload content that could identify, harm, or invade the privacy of any individual without their consent.
3. Platform Usage
3.1 Spam and Advertising
- Do not use the platform to advertise products, services, or engage in any form of commercial solicitation.
- Avoid posting repetitive content, links, or promotions that do not provide value to the community.
3.2 Multiple Accounts
- Do not create multiple accounts for the purpose of evading bans, circumventing guidelines, or manipulating the platform’s systems.
- Each user is allowed one account unless explicitly authorized by the platform's administration.
3.3 Content Organization
- Make an effort to categorize and tag your content accurately. Proper categorization helps other users find and use the material you share.
- Misleading, misclassified, or intentionally mislabeled content will be removed.
4. Security and Reporting
4.1 Security Practices
- Keep your account information secure and do not share your login details with others.
- Report any suspicious activities, security breaches, or vulnerabilities you notice on the platform.
4.2 Reporting Violations
- If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, use the reporting tools provided on the platform.
- Do not engage in confrontations or retaliate against others; allow the moderation team to handle the situation.
5. Moderation and Enforcement
5.1 Moderation Process
- Our moderation team reserves the right to review and remove content that violates these guidelines without prior notice.
- Users who repeatedly violate the guidelines may face temporary suspensions or permanent bans from the platform.
5.2 Appeals Process
- If you believe your content was removed or your account was suspended in error, you can submit an appeal through our support system.
- Appeals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and decisions made by the moderation team are final.
6. Content Ownership and Responsibility
6.1 User Responsibility
- Users are solely responsible for the content they upload and share on the platform.
- Ensure that all content complies with these guidelines before posting.
6.2 Copyright and Licensing
- By uploading content to the platform, you confirm that you have the necessary rights or permissions to share it.
- You may be asked to provide proof of ownership or licensing upon request.
7. Updates to Guidelines
7.1 Changes and Amendments
- These guidelines may be updated periodically to address new issues or changes in the platform's use.
- It is your responsibility to stay informed about any updates to these guidelines.
7.2 Notification of Changes
- Significant changes to the guidelines will be communicated through announcements on the platform.