Our Ethical Principles
We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in research and community interaction.
Research Integrity
All research shared on our platform must adhere to principles of academic integrity, proper attribution, and ethical conduct.
AI Ethics & Constraints
We use AI for specific, limited purposes with clear constraints:
Transparency
Users always know when AI is involved
Reversibility
All AI decisions can be overridden by humans
No Profiling
AI does not build user behavioral models
Hedging Language
AI never speaks with false certainty
Data Handling Principles
- ✓We do not sell user data or use it for advertising
- ✓We do not optimize for engagement or personalize content feeds
- ✓We do not rank users by influence metrics
- ✓Moderation data is used only for platform safety
Content Guidelines
Originality
Content must be original or properly attributed to sources.
Accuracy
Verify information before publishing and correct errors when discovered.
Transparency
Disclose conflicts of interest and methodology used.
Respect
Respect different opinions and engage in constructive criticism.
Community Conduct
We expect all community members to engage respectfully, constructively, and in good faith.
Prohibited Content
- Plagiarism or academic theft
- Intentional misinformation
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Harassment or personal attacks
- Illegal content