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Community Guidelines

🎯 Be Respectful and Professional

Treat all community members with respect. Avoid harassment, insults, or personal attacks. Disagreements are welcome but should be constructive and professional.

  • ✓ Use professional language and tone
  • ✓ Respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds
  • ✓ Engage in constructive criticism
  • ✗ No harassment, discrimination, or hate speech

📝 Stay On Topic

Keep discussions relevant to patents and innovation. Share content that contributes to patent research and community knowledge.

  • ✓ Post patent-related content
  • ✓ Share relevant research and insights
  • ✓ Start new discussions for off-topic content
  • ✗ No spam or promotional content

🛡️ Respect Intellectual Property

Respect others' patents and research. Do not plagiarize, and always give proper attribution.

  • ✓ Give proper attribution to sources
  • ✓ Cite patents and research correctly
  • ✓ Respect copyright and licensing
  • ✗ No plagiarism or IP violations

🔒 Protect Privacy & Security

Do not share personal information or confidential data. Keep the community safe and secure.

  • ✓ Keep personal information private
  • ✓ Respect others' privacy
  • ✓ Report security issues responsibly
  • ✗ No sharing of private data or credentials

Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free community for all members. Every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic.

Expected Behavior

  • ✓ Participate in an authentic and active way
  • ✓ Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions
  • ✓ Attempt collaboration before conflict
  • ✓ Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
  • ✓ Be mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants

Unacceptable Behavior

  • ✗ Violence, threats, or violent language
  • ✗ Sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language
  • ✗ Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • ✗ Harassment of any kind
  • ✗ Publishing others' private information without consent

Enforcement

Community administrators and moderators are responsible for enforcing this Code of Conduct. Violations may result in:

  • 1. Warnings and requests for behavioral change
  • 2. Temporary suspension from community activities
  • 3. Permanent removal from the community

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report inappropriate content?

Use the "Report" button on any post, comment, or discussion. Select the appropriate reason and our moderation team will review it within 24 hours.

What happens if I violate the guidelines?

First violations typically result in a warning. Repeated violations may lead to temporary suspension or permanent removal. Serious violations (harassment, threats) may result in immediate removal.

Can I appeal a moderation decision?

Yes, you can appeal any moderation action. Contact support@smartpatentscrapper.com with your appeal and we will review it within 5 business days.

How can I become a moderator?

Active community members with excellent standing may be invited to moderate. We look for members who follow guidelines, contribute positively, and have community trust.

What if I have accessibility issues?

We're committed to accessibility. Contact support@smartpatentscrapper.com and let us know what accommodations you need. We'll do our best to help.

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