# Knowii - Rules
These are the rules of the [[Knowii Community]].
## Communication Guidelines
- **Be Respectful** - Treat others as you wish to be treated. Disagreement is welcome; disrespect is not.
- **Share Generously** - Contribute your knowledge, experiences, and discoveries.
- **Quality Over Quantity** - Focus on thoughtful contributions rather than post volume.
- **Avoid Promotion Spam** - Sharing resources is encouraged, but excessive self-promotion is not.
- **Stay On Topic** - Keep conversations relevant to the space they're in to maintain clarity.
- **Assume Positive Intent** - If something seems unclear, ask for clarification before responding.
- **Prioritize Clarity** - Make your points clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
- **Lift Others Up** - Celebrate others' achievements and support their growth.
## Content Guidelines
- **Original Content** - Share your own insights and experiences. Borrowed content should be properly credited.
- **Respectful Attribution** - Always credit the source when sharing others' work.
- **Helpful Feedback** - When giving feedback, be constructive and specific.
- **Value-First Approach** - Focus on providing value before asking for help.
- **Mindful Sharing** - Don't share sensitive or personal information about others without consent.
- **Quality Resources** - Links and resources should be relevant and trustworthy.
## Privacy and Confidentiality
- **Respect Privacy** - Don't share others' personal information.
- **Confidentiality** - What's shared in the community stays in the community unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- **Permission-Based Sharing** - Ask before sharing someone else's content outside the community.
## Intellectual Property
- **Respect Copyright** - Don't share copyrighted materials without proper permission.
- **Attribution** - Credit original creators when sharing their work.
- **Community Content** - Content you share may be used by other community members within Knowii, but not externally without permission.
- **Knowii Content** - Materials provided by Knowii are for community use only and should not be redistributed.
## Related
- [[Knowii Community]]