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<p>Publish trust/legal page (was missing, footer link 404s)</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:Community Guidelines}}<br /> &#039;&#039;Last updated: 2 September 2026&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> Wikidesk is intended to be a useful and respectful place for people to discover, review, and improve information.<br /> <br /> These Community Guidelines describe the basic standards expected from anyone who contributes to, communicates through, or otherwise participates in Wikidesk features.<br /> <br /> == 1. Be Respectful ==<br /> <br /> Treat other people with basic respect.<br /> <br /> Do not use Wikidesk to harass, threaten, intimidate, target, or deliberately humiliate another person.<br /> <br /> Disagreements about facts or opinions are normal. Personal attacks are not necessary to make a useful contribution.<br /> <br /> == 2. Contribute Useful Information ==<br /> <br /> Contributions should have a genuine informational purpose.<br /> <br /> Avoid submitting material that is:<br /> <br /> * Irrelevant<br /> * Intentionally misleading<br /> * Repetitive<br /> * Unnecessarily promotional<br /> * Designed primarily to manipulate search results<br /> * Submitted only to create links<br /> * Intended to disrupt an article or discussion<br /> <br /> == 3. Accuracy Matters ==<br /> <br /> Before submitting factual information, contributors should take reasonable steps to ensure that it is correct.<br /> <br /> When possible, provide a reliable source or explain where the information comes from.<br /> <br /> If you discover that something you submitted was incorrect, please report or correct it where the relevant feature allows.<br /> <br /> == 4. Do Not Impersonate Others ==<br /> <br /> Do not pretend to be another person, organization, official representative, or authority.<br /> <br /> Do not create misleading accounts or submissions intended to make readers believe that information comes from a source that it does not actually come from.<br /> <br /> == 5. Protect Personal Information ==<br /> <br /> Do not publish another person&#039;s private or sensitive personal information without a legitimate reason and appropriate authorization.<br /> <br /> This includes information such as private contact details, personal identifiers, passwords, financial information, or other information that could reasonably create a privacy or safety risk.<br /> <br /> == 6. Respect Copyright ==<br /> <br /> Only submit material that you have permission to use or that can lawfully be used for the intended purpose.<br /> <br /> Do not copy substantial portions of another website, publication, book, photograph, or other protected work without appropriate rights.<br /> <br /> When attribution is required, provide it appropriately.<br /> <br /> == 7. Avoid Manipulation ==<br /> <br /> Wikidesk should not be used to manipulate readers through fabricated facts, fake citations, coordinated misinformation, or deceptive submissions.<br /> <br /> Contributors should not create multiple identities or use automated activity to artificially influence discussions, rankings, or other website functions.<br /> <br /> == 8. Disclose Relevant Relationships ==<br /> <br /> If you are contributing information about yourself, an organization you represent, or another subject with which you have a close professional or personal relationship, provide information accurately and avoid presenting personal interests as independent evidence.<br /> <br /> This helps maintain the reliability of the information being submitted.<br /> <br /> == 9. No Abuse of Website Features ==<br /> <br /> Do not attempt to:<br /> <br /> * Circumvent security controls<br /> * Overload or disrupt the website<br /> * Introduce malicious software<br /> * Probe systems without authorization<br /> * Harvest personal information<br /> * Send spam<br /> * Exploit technical vulnerabilities for harmful purposes<br /> * Interfere with another user&#039;s access<br /> <br /> Security vulnerabilities should be reported responsibly through an [[Wikidesk:Contact|appropriate Wikidesk contact channel]].<br /> <br /> == 10. Handling Problems ==<br /> <br /> When content or behaviour appears to violate these guidelines, Wikidesk may review the matter and take appropriate action.<br /> <br /> Depending on the circumstances, this may include:<br /> <br /> * Asking for clarification<br /> * Correcting or removing content<br /> * Restricting editing or submission privileges<br /> * Suspending access to particular features<br /> * Taking other reasonable measures to protect the website and its users<br /> <br /> The response will depend on the seriousness and circumstances of the issue.<br /> <br /> == 11. Good-Faith Participation ==<br /> <br /> Not every mistake is a violation.<br /> <br /> Wikidesk encourages people to raise concerns, ask questions, suggest corrections, and disagree constructively.<br /> <br /> The goal of these guidelines is to protect the quality and usefulness of the platform, not to discourage legitimate participation.<br /> <br /> == 12. Updates to These Guidelines ==<br /> <br /> These guidelines may be updated as Wikidesk&#039;s community and features develop.<br /> <br /> The current version will always be available on this page.</div>

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