WikiPartner:Conflict of interest policy

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.

WikiPartner allows people with a connection to suggest information, but they must be open about that connection.

Disclosure Required

Contributors should disclose when they are:

• The subject of the article
• An employee or founder
• A family member
• A client or paid representative
• A public relations professional
• A marketing or SEO agency
• A business partner
• Personally involved in the subject

The connection should be stated when submitting information or requesting changes.

Suggesting Information

People with a conflict of interest may:

• Suggest a new article
• Provide sources
• Report errors
• Request factual updates
• Share official information

They should not directly control the final article.

Editors should review the information independently.

Paid Representatives

Paid representatives must clearly state:

• Who they represent
• Their relationship with the subject
• Whether they are being paid
• Which information they want added or changed

Hidden paid editing may lead to rejection or account restrictions.

Neutral Review

An independent editor should review submissions from connected contributors.

The editor may:

• Check all sources
• Rewrite promotional wording
• Remove unsupported claims
• Request better evidence
• Reject the submission

Promotional Content

Connected contributors should avoid words such as:

• Leading
• Best
• Famous
• Successful
• Trusted
• Award-winning
• Influential

These claims require strong and independent sources.

Direct Editing

Editors should avoid making major changes to articles where they have a close personal or financial connection.

Small corrections may be allowed when they are clear and supported, but disclosure is still expected.

Failure to Disclose

WikiPartner may take action when someone hides a conflict of interest.

Actions may include:

• Reverting edits
• Rejecting a submission
• Adding a warning
• Restricting an account
• Blocking repeated misuse

Main Principle

A connection to the subject does not automatically disqualify a submission.

However, the connection must be disclosed, and the final article must be reviewed independently.