Content Policy

1. Introduction

Study Dimension is built on the principle of respecting intellectual property and promoting legitimate knowledge sharing. This Content Policy outlines what content is acceptable on our platform and what is prohibited. All users must comply with this policy when using Study Dimension.

2. Core Principles

3. What You CAN Share

3.1 Your Own Original Content

• Personal Notes: Your own notes, summaries, thoughts, and insights about books you own
• Original Resources: Links to articles, videos, podcasts, or other resources you've created
• Study Guides: Your own study guides, flashcards, or learning materials
• Questions & Discussions: Questions, discussion prompts, and your own analysis

3.2 Third-Party Resources (With Proper Attribution)

• Links to publicly available articles, videos, or educational resources
• Links to official book websites, author interviews, or publisher resources
• References to academic papers or research (with proper citations)
• Public domain content with clear attribution

3.3 Book Metadata

• ISBN numbers, titles, authors, and publication information
• Book cover images (typically used under fair use for identification purposes)
• Basic bibliographic information

4. What You CANNOT Share

4.1 Copyrighted Book Content

4.2 Books You Don't Own

• Do not add books to your inventory that you do not actually own
• Do not create content for books you haven't purchased or legally obtained
• Do not share resources for books you're only borrowing or renting

4.3 Other Prohibited Content

• Illegal content or content that promotes illegal activities
• Harmful, abusive, harassing, or threatening content
• Spam, advertisements, or promotional content unrelated to books
• Personal information of others without consent
• Misleading or fraudulent content
• Content that violates third-party rights (trademarks, privacy, etc.)

5. Fair Use Guidelines

Limited quotation from books may be acceptable under fair use principles for purposes such as:

• Brief quotes to illustrate a point or support analysis (typically a few sentences)
• Short excerpts for educational discussion or commentary
• Quotes used in the context of critical analysis or review

6. Book Ownership Verification

While we don't require proof of purchase, you are expected to:

• Only add books you have physically or legally obtained
• Be honest about your book collection
• Not add books you've only borrowed from libraries or friends
• Respect the spirit of the platform: connecting book owners with learning resources

We reserve the right to investigate and remove content or accounts that appear to violate ownership requirements.

7. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates this policy, please report it to us immediately. We take intellectual property violations seriously and will:

• Review reported content promptly
• Remove content that violates this policy
• Suspend or terminate accounts of repeat violators
• Cooperate with rights holders and legal authorities when necessary

8. Consequences of Violations

Violations of this Content Policy may result in:

• Removal of violating content
• Warning notices
• Temporary suspension of account
• Permanent termination of account
• Legal action in cases of serious infringement

The severity of consequences depends on the nature and extent of the violation, whether it's a first-time or repeat offense, and whether it was intentional or accidental.

9. User Responsibility

As a user of Study Dimension, you are responsible for ensuring that all content you share complies with this policy and applicable laws. If you are unsure whether content is acceptable, we recommend erring on the side of caution and either not sharing it or contacting us for clarification.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Content Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform features. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Questions?

If you have questions about what content is acceptable, please contact us: