Editing Worldpedia:Dispute Resolution (section)

= Dispute Resolution =
Welcome to the '''Worldpedia Dispute Resolution''' page. If you are involved in a content dispute, user conflict, or policy disagreement, please follow the steps below to seek resolution.

== When to Use Dispute Resolution ==
You should use this process if:
* You have a disagreement over the content of an article.
* Another editor is reverting your changes without discussion.
* You believe a user is violating community guidelines.
* A policy interpretation issue is causing conflict.

'''⚠️ Do NOT use this process for:'''
* Vandalism – Report it to [[Worldpedia:Administrators' Noticeboard]].
* Harassment or serious misconduct – Report at [[Worldpedia:Report Abuse]].
* Technical issues – Seek help at [[Worldpedia:Help Desk]].

== Steps for Resolving Disputes ==
Follow these steps before escalating the issue:

'''1️⃣ Talk to the Other User'''
* Start a discussion on the article's '''talk page''' or the user’s talk page.
* Clearly state your concerns and propose solutions.
* Maintain a civil and respectful tone.

'''2️⃣ Seek Third-Party Opinion'''
* If direct discussion fails, request a neutral opinion at [[Worldpedia:Third Opinion]].
* Third-party editors can mediate and suggest compromises.

'''3️⃣ Request Mediation'''
* If the dispute is unresolved, request formal mediation at [[Worldpedia:Mediation Requests]].
* A mediator will assist in finding a fair resolution.

'''4️⃣ Arbitration (Final Step)'''
* If all previous steps fail, the dispute may be referred to [[Worldpedia:Arbitration Committee]].
* Arbitrators will review the case and issue a binding decision.

== Guidelines for Effective Dispute Resolution ==
* '''Assume good faith''' – Other editors may have valid reasons for their edits.
* '''Be respectful and professional''' – No personal attacks or aggressive behavior.
* '''Follow Worldpedia policies''' – Decisions should align with [[Worldpedia:Content Policies]] and [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use]].
* '''Stay calm''' – Heated arguments rarely lead to productive resolutions.

== Where to Get Help ==
* [[Worldpedia:Help Desk]] – General assistance.
* [[Worldpedia:Administrators' Noticeboard]] – Admin intervention requests.
* [[Worldpedia:Community Portal]] – Community discussions.

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