At BUCOREL, we believe in transparency, user empowerment, and community-driven quality control. Our moderation and reporting systems are designed to ensure that content remains useful, safe, and respectful without limiting constructive expression or innovation.

1. Overview of Moderation

BUCOREL uses a combination of manual review, automated systems, and community input to moderate content:

• Manual moderation: Our internal team reviews reported content, trends, and edge cases.
• Automated filters: Basic checks to detect spam, abusive language, or banned links.
• Community moderation: Users can flag content, upvote/downvote, and suggest corrections.

2. What Is Moderated

The following types of content are subject to moderation:

• User-submitted data entries, comments, suggestions, or ratings.
• Profile information (usernames, descriptions, organization claims).
• Images, documents, and external links submitted to BUCOREL.
• Content from third-party APIs if made visible to the public.

3. Content That May Be Removed or Hidden

• Spam, repetitive or machine-generated noise.
• Hate speech, personal attacks, or offensive language.
• False claims, manipulated data, or unverified information presented as fact.
• Illegal content, such as copyrighted material without permission or government-restricted data.
• Off-topic content that disrupts the integrity of a dataset or discussion.

4. User Reporting System

All users can flag content they believe violates BUCOREL’s Terms or Community Guidelines. When you report:

• Select a reason (e.g., spam, offensive, false data).
• Provide optional comments or context.
• Your report is anonymous to other users.

We encourage good-faith reporting. Misuse of the report function may result in warnings or account restrictions.

5. What Happens After a Report

• Reports are reviewed by our team and/or trusted community moderators.
• In urgent or high-severity cases, content may be hidden immediately pending review.
• If content violates policy, we may remove it, edit it, or notify the contributor.
• Repeat offenders may face account suspension or bans.

6. Appeals and Revisions

If your content was moderated and you believe the decision was incorrect:

• You can appeal the action by contacting us at [email protected].
• Provide clear reasons and supporting evidence.
• We review all appeals manually and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Role of Verified Users and Institutions

Verified users (such as institutions, businesses, and moderators) have additional responsibility:

• Lead by example by ensuring high-quality and accurate contributions.
• May be given limited tools to assist in moderating within their areas of expertise.
• Misuse of this trust may result in verification loss or account action.

8. Limitations

No moderation system is perfect. While we strive to act fairly and quickly:

• Some incorrect or borderline content may remain visible temporarily.
• Judgments are made case-by-case, often requiring human discretion.
• We prioritize platform integrity, user safety, and the public good.

9. Reporting Critical Issues

For sensitive, legal, or urgent cases (e.g., personal safety threats, impersonation, government takedown requests), please contact us directly:

Email: [email protected]

Business Computing Research Laboratory, India

10. Continuous Improvement

We regularly update our moderation tools and policies based on community feedback, legal standards, and real-world experience. Your input helps improve the platform for everyone.