Editing Worldpedia:Content Policies

= 📜 Worldpedia Content Policies =
Welcome to the **Worldpedia Content Policies** page. This document outlines the guidelines and standards for creating, editing, and maintaining content on Worldpedia.

== General Principles ==
All content on Worldpedia must adhere to the following core principles:
* '''Neutral Point of View (NPOV)''' – Articles should be unbiased and fact-based.
* '''Verifiability''' – Information must be supported by reliable sources.
* '''No Original Research (NOR)''' – Content should be based on published sources, not personal opinions or unpublished ideas.
* '''Respect Copyrights''' – Content must comply with [[Worldpedia:Copyrights]] policies.

== Acceptable Content ==
Content on Worldpedia should:
* Be factual, well-researched, and well-written.
* Be relevant to the scope of Worldpedia.
* Follow proper formatting and citation guidelines.
* Respect community standards and ethical considerations.

== Prohibited Content ==
The following types of content are strictly prohibited:
* '''Vandalism''' – Intentional disruption or misinformation.
* '''Plagiarism''' – Copying content without proper attribution.
* '''Hate Speech & Harassment''' – Offensive or discriminatory content.
* '''Spam & Advertising** – Unrelated promotional material.
* '''Personal Opinions & Blogs''' – Articles should be encyclopedic, not opinion-based.

== Citing Sources ==
Proper citations are required for all factual claims. Use the following format for references:
<code><ref>Author, "Article Title," Source Name, Date.</ref></code>  
Example:
<code><ref>Doe, J. "History of Science," Science Journal, 2023.</ref></code>

== Editing & Content Disputes ==
If an edit dispute arises:
1. Discuss it on the article’s '''Talk Page'''.
2. Seek mediation from an administrator if necessary.
3. Follow the '''bold, revert, discuss (BRD)''' model.

== Legal & Copyright Compliance ==
All content must comply with copyright laws:
* Use '''Creative Commons''' or '''public domain''' sources whenever possible.
* Do not copy text/images without permission.
* Attribute properly when using external content.

== 🚨 Reporting Violations ==
If you find a violation of these policies:
* Report it to [[Worldpedia:Report Abuse]].
* Discuss it on the relevant talk page.
* Contact administrators via [[Worldpedia:Administrators]].

== Related Pages ==
* [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use]]
* [[Worldpedia:Privacy policy]]
* [[Worldpedia:General disclaimer]]
* [[Worldpedia:Editing Guide]]

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