Community guidelines

Welcome to the Audioscrape Community

Audioscrape is a platform where contributors work together to make the spoken web searchable. These guidelines help ensure our community remains productive, respectful, and legally compliant.

By contributing to Audioscrape, you agree to follow these guidelines and help maintain a positive environment for all users.

Content Guidelines

Respect Copyright

Only transcribe content you have the right to process
Respect fair use principles for research and discovery
Include proper attribution for source material
Do not upload copyrighted material without permission

Quality Standards

Ensure transcriptions are accurate and complete
Use descriptive workspace names and descriptions
Organize datasets logically for easy discovery
Tag content appropriately for searchability

Prohibited Content

Do not contribute content that:

Violates copyright or intellectual property rights
Contains illegal or harmful material
Includes personal information without consent
Promotes hate speech or discrimination
Misrepresents the source or nature of content

Best Practices for Contributors

Creating Workspaces

Name clearly: Use descriptive names that indicate the content type and source
Document sources: Include information about where the audio content came from
Set privacy appropriately: Only make workspaces public if you have rights to share the content
Organize thoughtfully: Structure your datasets for easy navigation

Fair Use Considerations

When transcribing third-party content, consider:

The purpose and character of your use (research, commentary, education)
The nature of the copyrighted work
The amount used in relation to the whole
The effect on the market for the original work

Attribution

Always credit the original creators and sources
Include links to original content when available
Specify the license under which you're sharing your contributions
Respect attribution requirements of source material

Community Behavior

We expect all community members to:

Treat others with respect and professionalism
Collaborate constructively on shared datasets
Report violations of these guidelines
Help newcomers understand our standards
Contribute to a positive, productive environment

Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

Removal of content
Suspension of workspace creation privileges
Account warnings or restrictions
Permanent account termination for serious or repeated violations

We review reported content and take action based on the severity and context of violations. Users who repeatedly violate guidelines or copyright laws will have their accounts terminated.

Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines or infringes copyright:

Use the report function on the workspace or content
Email us at [email protected] with details
For copyright issues, follow our DMCA procedure at [email protected]

Include as much detail as possible to help us investigate and take appropriate action.

Updates to Guidelines

We may update these guidelines as our community grows and evolves. Significant changes will be announced to all users. Your continued use of Audioscrape after changes indicates acceptance of the updated guidelines.