Editorial Policy

Titles

• Use the original title when available
• Capitalize according to the original language conventions
• Add descriptive subtitles in brackets if needed for clarity
• Preserve original language and script

Descriptions

• Provide concise, factual descriptions (2-4 sentences)
• Avoid editorial commentary or opinion
• Include key information: what, when, where, who
• Use neutral, descriptive language

Tags

• Use standardized vocabulary when possible
• Include relevant themes, movements, and topics
• Limit to 5-10 tags per item for clarity
• Use lowercase, hyphenated format (e.g., "social-movement", "protest")

Dates

• Use ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD) when exact dates are known
• Indicate uncertainty with date ranges or "circa" notation
• Preserve original date information in description if different

Correction Process

1. Errors can be reported through our contact form or directly on item pages
2. All corrections are reviewed by our editorial team
3. Verified corrections are applied within 5-7 business days
4. Significant changes are documented in version history

Version Control

For significant metadata changes, we maintain version history:

• Major corrections are logged with date and reason
• Previous versions remain accessible for transparency
• Citations reference the current version but note significant changes

Transparency

We document known limitations, data quality issues, and source reliability to help users make informed decisions about using our content.

Violent or Graphic Content

Content depicting violence or graphic imagery is:

• Clearly marked with content warnings when appropriate
• Included only when it serves historical or educational purpose
• Contextualized with appropriate descriptions
• Excluded if it serves no educational or historical value

Personal Information

We respect privacy rights:

• Do not include unauthorized personal information
• Respect requests for removal of personal data
• Follow GDPR and relevant privacy regulations
• Anonymize information when appropriate and requested

Hate Speech & Illegal Content

We do not include content that promotes hate speech, incites violence, or contains illegal material. Content is reviewed for compliance with our content policy before inclusion.

Allowed Content

• Content related to artivism, social movements, and activism
• Documentation of protests, demonstrations, and collective actions
• Artistic works with social or political themes
• Educational and historical documentation
• Content with proper licensing and attribution

Prohibited Content

• Hate speech or content promoting discrimination
• Illegal content or content inciting violence
• Copyrighted material without proper licensing
• Unauthorized personal information
• Spam, commercial content without educational value
• Content unrelated to artivism or social movements

Moderation

All content, including user submissions, is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. We reserve the right to remove content that violates our policy or fails to meet our quality standards.

Rights Holder Requests

If you are a rights holder and need to request removal:

1. Contact us through our contact form
2. Provide the URL or ID of the content
3. Include proof of ownership (copyright registration, authorship evidence)
4. Describe the specific issue or violation

Response Time

We review takedown requests within 5-7 business days and respond promptly. Valid requests will result in content removal or appropriate action.

Appeals

If you disagree with a moderation decision, you can appeal by contacting us with additional information or clarification.