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The Nov Belgaer Wiki is a compendium of information relating to all aspects of Christopher Ruocchio's acclaimed science fantasy series, The Sun Eater. WeThis aimLicensing to& provideCopyright Policy governs the wiki's use of intellectual property and copyrighted material, as well as a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardlessdeclaration of race,licensing religion,under gender,a sexualCreative orientation,Commons age, disability, body, or lifestyle. As such, this Code of Conduct contains the chief rules and expectations of all members.License.

The Nov Belgaer Wiki is a compendium of information relating to all aspects of Christopher Ruocchio's acclaimed science fantasy series, The Sun Eater. WeThis aimLicensing to& provideCopyright Policy governs the wiki's use of intellectual property and copyrighted material, as well as a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardlessdeclaration of race,licensing religion,under gender,a sexualCreative orientation,Commons age, disability, body, or lifestyle. As such, this Code of Conduct contains the chief rules and expectations of all members.License.

Table of Contents
  1. User Accounts and Permissions
  2. Content Guidelines
  3. ConductIntroduction & Community StandardsDisclaimer
  4. Copyright & Ownership
  5. Fair Use Principles
  6. License Declaration
  7. Prohibited Uses

I. User AccountsIntroduction & PermissionsDisclaimer

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    AI & NSFW Content

    • Do not use AI-generated text or art. All contributionsadaptations must be human-reviewedshared under the same license.

    • V. Prohibited Uses
    • Pirated, NSFW, or other content not in accordance with our Code of Conduct policies is strictly prohibited and may result in youruser owncontribution words and/or youruser ownaccount creation.deletion.
    • The content of the Nov Belgaer wiki may not be used for AI training or automated scraping without the express permission of the Nov Belgaer Administrators and all licensees.
    • SexuallyAny explicitunauthorized commercial use or otherwise inappropriate or NSFW material is strictly prohibited.

    BE BOLD!

    • Everyone is encouraged to do what they can to contribute to or improve Nov Belgaer wiki. You do not need to ask permission to make changes.
    • Encourage others to contribute, and work collaboratively.
    • Use clear Changelog comments to communicate the purposeredistribution of Page edits.
    • Question all rules. If the rules discourage you from improving or maintaining the wiki's quality, discuss changes to the rules with the wiki admins and the community in the Red Company Discord Server.*
    • If you have a suggestion for a higher level change (such as to templates or site-wide customization), please reach out to a [STAFF].
    * We looked at several wikis to help craft the perfect set of guidelines for Nov Belgaer. This particular rule, taken from the Malazan Wiki, was so good, we copied it. Go check them out!

    Neutral Point of View (NPOV)

    • All contributions should remain free of blatant bias and avoid personal opinions and speculation, unless clearly marked and included in a section specially designated for unofficial content.
    • Cite sources to support all claims. We are scholiasts here after all.

    Spoilers

    • Spoilers must be clearly marked according to the Editor’s Guide. On each page, all header information and content above the Spoiler Warning Box must be kept spoiler-free. Page Content below the Spoiler Warning Box may include spoilers; thus, users proceed at their own risk.
    • Pages using a templated format are typically structured with book-by-book sections. Though these sections are below the Spoiler Warning Box, please do your best to include spoiler information under the relevant header.
    • Avoid revealing plot-critical information without notice. Best practice is to give a warning.
    • The Nov Belgaer wiki only permits reference to content (books, art, etc.) approved by and publicly and officially released by Christopher Ruocchio.
    • Reference to Patreon-exclusive content, including Sneak-Peeks, Behind-the-Scenes Writing and Art Previews, Writing Reports, Chapter Samples, Polls, and Trading Card Art and Lore Pages) is prohibited, except where such material has been publicly and officially released by Christopher Ruocchio.
    • Sharing illegally obtained or pirated information is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal of the contribution and deletion of the user’s account.
    • Sharing or referencing early-access content, such as Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs), Beta Reader Copies (BRCs), Copy Editing files, Uncorrected Proofs, is strictly prohibited. Contributions relating to the final versions of the text must wait until the earliest official release data has passed before publishing.

    Vandalism

    • Deleting, altering, or maliciously inserting false or offensive content is prohibited.
    • Editors are encouraged to revert vandalism promptly and document changes.

    Page Deletion

    • Deletion of Pages, Chapters, Books, or Shelves is a [STAFF]/Administrator privilege.
    • Editors must contact a [STAFF] or Administrator with the rationale for any deletion requests. [STAFF]/Administrators will review requests according to policy and community standards.

    III. Conduct & Community Standards

     Everyone is expected to maintain a respectful and collaborative environment.

    Harassment

    • Personal attacks, intimidation, or targeting another user are prohibited.
    • Avoid derogatory comments about knowledge, writing ability, opinions, or lifestyle.

    Discrimination

    • All users are to be treated equally and fairly.
    • Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
    • Maintain a Neutral Point of View (NPOV) at all times.

    Civility

    • Assume the best of other editors when reviewing their contributions.
    • Avoid confrontational or accusatory language when correcting content.
    • Focus on collaboration. Edits should improve pages, not “win” debates.

    If you, or someone else, are being harassed or discriminated against, or notice that a contribution containsNo content that does not adhere to our Codes of Conduct, or have any other concerns, please contact any [STAFF] member. We will review the issue collectively and make a determination regarding the best course of action. All incidents directly involving a [STAFF] member will be handled by the Administrators.

    Consequences may involve, but are not limited to, being asked to immediately stop the offending behavior, review and/or removal of that user’s contributions, or deletion of the user’sNov account.

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