Community Guidelines
Building a safe, inclusive, and intellectually honest research community
At MySchool Research, our mission is to support safe, inclusive, and intellectually honest collaboration among researchers, students, educators, and institutions. These Community Guidelines outline the standards we expect from everyone using the platform.
By using MySchool Research, you agree to follow these guidelines in addition to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
1. Respect Others
- Treat all members of the community with courtesy, kindness, and professionalism.
- Harassment, hate speech, threats, and personal attacks will not be tolerated.
- Respect cultural differences, diverse viewpoints, and individual boundaries.
2. Academic Integrity First
- Submit only original work or properly cited content.
- Do not plagiarize, falsify data, or engage in academic misconduct.
- Do not upload content you don't have the rights to share.
3. Keep It Constructive
- Provide thoughtful, constructive feedback when reviewing or commenting on research.
- Engage in civil discourse, especially during academic disagreements.
- Avoid trolling, spamming, or derailing discussions.
4. Protect Privacy and Confidentiality
- Do not share someone else's private or sensitive information without consent.
- Do not impersonate others, including researchers, educators, or institutions.
- If you're handling unpublished research or early drafts, maintain confidentiality unless public sharing is authorized.
5. No Inappropriate or Harmful Content
You may not post or share:
- Pornographic, violent, or sexually explicit materials.
- Content that promotes hate, self-harm, terrorism, or illegal activities.
- Malware, phishing links, or malicious files.
6. Be a Good Digital Citizen
- Report suspicious or abusive behavior using the platform's reporting tools or contact us at [email protected].
- Follow all local laws, institutional policies, and research ethics guidelines.
- Help us create a better space by encouraging others to follow the rules.
7. Use for Intended Purpose Only
- MySchool Research is a platform for research collaboration, learning, and academic publication.
- Do not use the platform for commercial advertisements, non-research sales pitches, or unrelated promotions.
- Do not exploit features (like reviews or peer comments) to manipulate or mislead.
8. Moderation and Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
- Remove content that violates these guidelines.
- Suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly or severely breach our standards.
- Escalate issues to relevant academic institutions or authorities if necessary.
9. Appeals and Feedback
If you believe your content was unfairly removed or your account was mistakenly flagged, contact our support team with details at [email protected].
We also welcome your feedback to improve this community.
10. Together, We Build a Better Research Culture
These guidelines are here to keep MySchool Research safe, supportive, and academically credible. Your participation helps make that possible.