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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>A conflict of interest happens when someone edits or suggests an article about themselves, their employer, client, family member, company, product, or another subject they are closely connected to.<br />
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WikiPartner allows people with a connection to suggest information, but they must be open about that connection.<br />
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== Disclosure Required ==<br />
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Contributors should disclose when they are:<br />
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* The subject of the article<br />
* An employee or founder<br />
* A family member<br />
* A client or paid representative<br />
* A public relations professional<br />
* A marketing or SEO agency<br />
* A business partner<br />
* Personally involved in the subject<br />
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The connection should be stated when submitting information or requesting changes.<br />
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== Suggesting Information ==<br />
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People with a conflict of interest may:<br />
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* Suggest a new article<br />
* Provide sources<br />
* Report errors<br />
* Request factual updates<br />
* Share official information<br />
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They should not directly control the final article.<br />
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Editors should review the information independently.<br />
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== Paid Representatives ==<br />
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Paid representatives must clearly state:<br />
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* Who they represent<br />
* Their relationship with the subject<br />
* Whether they are being paid<br />
* Which information they want added or changed<br />
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Hidden paid editing may lead to rejection or account restrictions.<br />
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== Neutral Review ==<br />
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An independent editor should review submissions from connected contributors.<br />
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The editor may:<br />
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* Check all sources<br />
* Rewrite promotional wording<br />
* Remove unsupported claims<br />
* Request better evidence<br />
* Reject the submission<br />
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== Promotional Content ==<br />
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Connected contributors should avoid words such as:<br />
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* Leading<br />
* Best<br />
* Famous<br />
* Successful<br />
* Trusted<br />
* Award-winning<br />
* Influential<br />
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These claims require strong and independent sources.<br />
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== Direct Editing ==<br />
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Editors should avoid making major changes to articles where they have a close personal or financial connection.<br />
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Small corrections may be allowed when they are clear and supported, but disclosure is still expected.<br />
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== Failure to Disclose ==<br />
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WikiPartner may take action when someone hides a conflict of interest.<br />
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Actions may include:<br />
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* Reverting edits<br />
* Rejecting a submission<br />
* Adding a warning<br />
* Restricting an account<br />
* Blocking repeated misuse<br />
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== Main Principle ==<br />
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A connection to the subject does not automatically disqualify a submission.<br />
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However, the connection must be disclosed, and the final article must be reviewed independently.</div>WikiPartner