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Community Guidelines

Building a collaborative audio intelligence community

Welcome to the Audioscrape Community

Audioscrape is a platform where contributors work together to make the spoken web searchable. These guidelines help ensure our community remains productive, respectful, and legally compliant.

By contributing to Audioscrape, you agree to follow these guidelines and help maintain a positive environment for all users.

Content Guidelines

Respect Copyright

  • Only transcribe content you have the right to process
  • Respect fair use principles for research and discovery
  • Include proper attribution for source material
  • Do not upload copyrighted material without permission

Quality Standards

  • Ensure transcriptions are accurate and complete
  • Use descriptive workspace names and descriptions
  • Organize datasets logically for easy discovery
  • Tag content appropriately for searchability

Prohibited Content

Do not contribute content that:

  • Violates copyright or intellectual property rights
  • Contains illegal or harmful material
  • Includes personal information without consent
  • Promotes hate speech or discrimination
  • Misrepresents the source or nature of content

Best Practices for Contributors

Creating Workspaces

  • Name clearly: Use descriptive names that indicate the content type and source
  • Document sources: Include information about where the audio content came from
  • Set privacy appropriately: Only make workspaces public if you have rights to share the content
  • Organize thoughtfully: Structure your datasets for easy navigation

Fair Use Considerations

When transcribing third-party content, consider:

  • The purpose and character of your use (research, commentary, education)
  • The nature of the copyrighted work
  • The amount used in relation to the whole
  • The effect on the market for the original work

Attribution

  • Always credit the original creators and sources
  • Include links to original content when available
  • Specify the license under which you're sharing your contributions
  • Respect attribution requirements of source material

Community Behavior

We expect all community members to:

  • Treat others with respect and professionalism
  • Collaborate constructively on shared datasets
  • Report violations of these guidelines
  • Help newcomers understand our standards
  • Contribute to a positive, productive environment

Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • Removal of content
  • Suspension of workspace creation privileges
  • Account warnings or restrictions
  • Permanent account termination for serious or repeated violations

We review reported content and take action based on the severity and context of violations. Users who repeatedly violate guidelines or copyright laws will have their accounts terminated.

Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines or infringes copyright:

Include as much detail as possible to help us investigate and take appropriate action.

Updates to Guidelines

We may update these guidelines as our community grows and evolves. Significant changes will be announced to all users. Your continued use of Audioscrape after changes indicates acceptance of the updated guidelines.

Last Updated: July 24, 2025