Editing 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.
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== 📜 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 Personal theories or unpublished research are not allowed.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.
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== 🚫 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.
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== 📚 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.
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== 🔍 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.
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== ⚠️ 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.
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== 📩 Need Help? ==
If you have questions or need clarification, visit our '''<nowiki>[[Help Center]]</nowiki>''' or contact an administrator.

By contributing to '''Worldpedia''', you agree to follow these content policies. 🚀