Content policies
Worldpedia Content Policies
Welcome to Worldpedia! To maintain the quality, reliability, and neutrality of content, all contributors must follow these content policies. Failure to comply may result in content removal or account suspension.
📜 1. General Guidelines
✔️ Neutral Point of View (NPOV) – All articles must be written objectively without personal opinions, biases, or promotional language.
✔️ Verifiability – Information must be backed by reliable sources. Unsourced or poorly sourced claims may be removed.
✔️ No Original Research – Content must be based on previously published sources. Personal theories or unpublished research are not allowed.
✔️ Respect Copyright – Do not copy content from other websites, books, or articles without proper permission or attribution.
✔️ Use Clear and Professional Language – Avoid slang, offensive language, or unprofessional writing styles.
🚫 2. Prohibited Content
⛔ Hate Speech & Discrimination – Any content that promotes violence, hate, or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or ethnicity is strictly prohibited.
⛔ Misinformation & Fake News – False, misleading, or deceptive information is not allowed. Articles must be fact-checked.
⛔ Spam & Self-Promotion – Pages should not be used for advertisements, business promotions, or personal branding.
⛔ Plagiarism – Copying content from other sources without credit is a violation of Worldpedia policies.
⛔ Violence & Harmful Content – Graphic violence, illegal activities, or dangerous content is not permitted.
📚 3. Citing Sources
✅ Use Reliable Sources – Books, scholarly journals, news articles, and official reports are preferred.
✅ Provide Proper Attribution – Always mention the source of information using citations.
✅ Avoid Unverified Claims – Do not include controversial statements without credible references.
🔍 4. Editing & Moderation
🔹 Community Collaboration – Editing is open, but content must follow guidelines. Any violations will be reviewed and corrected.
🔹 Dispute Resolution – If there are disagreements about content, editors should discuss the issue on the article’s talk page.
🔹 Administrator Intervention – If content violates policies, administrators can remove or modify it accordingly.
⚠️ 5. Violations & Consequences
🚨 First Warning – Minor violations will receive a warning.
🚨 Content Removal – Repeated violations may lead to content deletion.
🚨 User Ban – Severe violations, such as harassment, vandalism, or spreading false information, may result in a permanent ban.
📩 Need Help?
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By contributing to Worldpedia, you agree to follow these content policies. 🚀