Community guidelines
Last updated: September 23, 2025
Our Shared Mission
Welcome! These Community Guidelines are part of our Terms of Use and govern your use of our tools, datasets, documentation, and other public resources. Capitalized terms not defined here have the same meanings set out in the Terms of Use.
These guidelines help ensure our tools remain safe, and respectful for everyone who engages with our work. For more information, see:
Why Guidelines Matter
Our community thrives on shared responsibility. These principles help us:
- Empower innovation — We make resources openly available for learning, experimentation, and research.
- Protect rights and integrity — We are committed to responsible practices with respect to the privacy of individuals and our commitments to partners.
By following these guidelines, you contribute to a collaborative, respectful environment.
What You Can Expect from Us
We design our AI tools and documentation to be:
- Openly accessible for research and education
- Transparent about data sources, limitations, and intended uses
What We Ask of You
By using the Services, you agree to:
Act Responsibly
- Use tools, datasets, and content only for their documented, intended purposes
- Respect all posted disclaimers, usage notes, and safety warnings
Behave Respectfully
- Engage constructively if prompted for feedback
- Avoid discriminatory, harassing, or abusive conduct
Comply with Licensing and Attribution Requirements
- Follow all licensing terms and include proper attribution where required
- Do not remove or obscure notices or disclaimers embedded in tools or datasets
Follow Usage Restrictions
- As stated in our Terms of Use, not attempt to reverse-engineer, re-identify, or otherwise misuse any data or model
- Do not circumvent technical safeguards or access controls
Prohibited Conduct
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Where applicable, submitting or distributing content that is illegal, discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise harmful content
- Using tools or datasets without required approvals or in violation of posted terms
- Violating licensing, attribution, or usage restrictions
- Attempting to re-identify individuals or reverse-engineer protected content
- Tampering with safeguards or disrupting site functionality through automated requests
Licensing, Usage Terms & Disclaimers
Every dataset and tool may be governed by its own:
- LICENSE — Specifies allowed uses and modification rights
- DISCLAIMER — Describes limitations, risks, and intended use
- USAGE TERMS — Lists any additional conditions or restrictions
You are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable terms before using or distributing our tools and content.
Reporting Violations or Concerns
To report violations or raise concerns, please contact:
- General feedback: support@learningcommons.org
- Licensing/privacy concerns: privacy@learningcommons.org
- Technical issues: open a GitHub issue
We reserve the right to suspend access, restrict usage, or pursue other remedies for violations of these Guidelines or our Terms of Use.