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<p>Created page with &quot;American Girl Wiki is a shared reference resource for fans, collectors, and readers. These guidelines help us build accurate articles and a welcoming community. Contributors are responsible for what they publish, including material created or edited with assistance from artificial intelligence (AI) tools. == Treat others respectfully == * Be courteous and assume good faith when reasonable. A mistake or disagreement does not automatically mean someone is acting malicio...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>American Girl Wiki is a shared reference resource for fans, collectors, and readers. These guidelines help us build accurate articles and a welcoming community.<br /> <br /> Contributors are responsible for what they publish, including material created or edited with assistance from artificial intelligence (AI) tools.<br /> <br /> == Treat others respectfully ==<br /> <br /> * Be courteous and assume good faith when reasonable. A mistake or disagreement does not automatically mean someone is acting maliciously.<br /> * Discuss contributions and sources rather than attacking the person who posted them.<br /> * Harassment, threats, discriminatory abuse, and targeted insults are not acceptable.<br /> * Respect different levels of knowledge and experience. New contributors should be helped, not mocked or excluded.<br /> * Do not pressure anyone to disclose their age, identity, location, contact information, or other personal details.<br /> * Keep disagreements about the wiki focused on the relevant content. Do not bring personal disputes into articles or discussion pages.<br /> <br /> == Write accurate, useful articles ==<br /> <br /> Articles should describe their subjects clearly and factually.<br /> <br /> * Support factual claims with appropriate sources, especially dates, prices, product specifications, publication details, quotations, and disputed information.<br /> * Distinguish facts from interpretation, speculation, and personal opinion.<br /> * Separate fictional events and character descriptions from real-world history and product information.<br /> * Identify rumors and unconfirmed information as such, with an appropriate source. Do not present them as established facts.<br /> * Use a neutral, descriptive tone rather than promotional language or personal reviews.<br /> * Preserve useful information and attribution when improving an existing article.<br /> * Correct errors when you find them, and explain substantial changes in an edit summary or on the article&#039;s discussion page.<br /> <br /> When discussing historical events, cultures, identities, or sensitive subjects, use careful language and appropriate sources. Distinguish the depiction in a fictional story from independently supported historical information.<br /> <br /> == Sources and citations ==<br /> <br /> Use sources that are appropriate for the claim being made.<br /> <br /> Official product listings, catalogs, books, packaging, and company announcements can support information about American Girl&#039;s products and published stories. Independent historical, journalistic, or scholarly sources may be needed for broader real-world claims.<br /> <br /> Provide enough information for another contributor to locate and check a source. Depending on the source, include a URL, title, author, publication date, edition, or page number.<br /> <br /> * Cite the source you actually checked.<br /> * Check that the source supports the specific claim, not merely a related topic.<br /> * Reproduce quotations accurately and identify where they came from.<br /> * Do not invent references, quotations, page numbers, or links.<br /> * If a source cannot be checked, describe the uncertainty rather than claiming it has been verified.<br /> * A claim appearing on another wiki, social-media post, search snippet, or AI-generated response is not automatically reliable.<br /> <br /> Clearly identify first-hand observations and avoid treating an individual collector&#039;s experience as proof of a general claim.<br /> <br /> == Artificial intelligence tools ==<br /> <br /> === AI-assisted writing and editing ===<br /> <br /> Contributors may use AI tools to assist with drafting, organization, translation, summarization, or copyediting. Human review and fact-checking are required before publishing.<br /> <br /> Before saving AI-assisted text:<br /> <br /> * Validate the factual statements against reliable sources. Do not rely on the AI tool&#039;s assurances that its output is accurate.<br /> * Open and check each suggested reference. Confirm that it exists and supports the claim attributed to it.<br /> * Verify names, dates, prices, product details, book titles, quotations, and page numbers.<br /> * Remove unsupported claims and misleading wording.<br /> * Check that the result accurately represents the sources and does not introduce speculation or fabricated details.<br /> * Ensure the text complies with the wiki&#039;s copyright and attribution requirements.<br /> * Read the final version yourself and take responsibility for it.<br /> <br /> For grammar-only or formatting assistance, check that the tool has not changed the meaning, names, numbers, quotations, or other factual details.<br /> <br /> An AI-generated answer is not itself evidence for a claim about American Girl. Repeating the same question to another AI tool is not a substitute for checking sources.<br /> <br /> Do not paste unchecked AI output into articles or use AI to produce large volumes of unreviewed edits. Uncertainty should be acknowledged or discussed rather than filled with plausible-sounding information.<br /> <br /> Briefly noting substantial AI assistance in an edit summary is encouraged. Disclosure does not replace verification.<br /> <br /> === AI-generated and AI-altered images ===<br /> <br /> We strongly discourage AI-generated artwork and substantially AI-altered images as article illustrations. Authentic photographs, documented source images, and original human-created illustrations are preferred, subject to [[Project:Image use policy|our image use policy]].<br /> <br /> Generated images are not reliable evidence of a doll, outfit, accessory, book cover, packaging design, or historical item. Do not use generative editing to invent product details or make an altered image appear to document an authentic item.<br /> <br /> If an AI-generated or substantially AI-altered image is used, it must:<br /> <br /> * Serve a clear, relevant purpose.<br /> * Be clearly identified as generated or altered on its file description page and in its article caption.<br /> * Document the original source, relevant alterations, and tool used where known.<br /> * Avoid implying that it is an authentic photograph, official American Girl artwork, or the work of a human artist when it is not.<br /> * Meet the same source, rights, and use-justification requirements as other images.<br /> <br /> Using an AI tool does not remove the responsibility to assess copyright, attribution, or other rights in the material being used.<br /> <br /> == Copyright and image use ==<br /> <br /> Follow [[Project:Copyrights|our copyright and licensing policy]] and [[Project:Image use policy|our image use policy]].<br /> <br /> Do not copy text or upload images merely because they are available online. Preserve required attribution, identify the applicable license or permission, and document any reliance on fair use.<br /> <br /> Do not remove source-credit notices or misrepresent authorship.<br /> <br /> Copyright and trademark complaints should follow [[Project:Copyright and takedown requests]]. Send private legal correspondence to the designated contact rather than posting it publicly.<br /> <br /> == Editing and disagreements ==<br /> <br /> * Use informative edit summaries.<br /> * Use article discussion pages to explain disputed changes and compare sources.<br /> * Pause repeated reversals of the same edit. Discuss the issue instead of continuing an edit war.<br /> * Ask an administrator for help if discussion does not resolve the disagreement.<br /> * Respect page protection and administrator instructions. Do not use another account to evade a restriction.<br /> * Use [[Project:Sandbox|the sandbox]] to practice editing.<br /> <br /> Contributors may propose changes to these guidelines on this page&#039;s discussion page.<br /> <br /> == Spam, promotion, and misuse ==<br /> <br /> Do not use articles or discussions for spam, unrelated advertising, impersonation, scams, or personal attacks.<br /> <br /> External links should support the article or discussion rather than primarily promote a business, account, or service.<br /> <br /> Do not turn reference articles into personal sales listings or solicit purchases from other contributors.<br /> <br /> == Personal information and account eligibility ==<br /> <br /> Do not publish another person&#039;s private information without authorization. If you encounter exposed personal information, contact an administrator rather than repeating it.<br /> <br /> Remember that articles, discussions, edit summaries, and page histories are public. Avoid publishing information you do not want to remain accessible.<br /> <br /> Account creation requires users to be at least 13 years old, or to meet a higher minimum age where applicable.<br /> <br /> See [[Project:Privacy policy|our privacy policy]] for information about accounts, contributions, and data handling.<br /> <br /> == Moderation and enforcement ==<br /> <br /> Administrators may correct or remove problematic content, request sources or clarification, protect pages, or restrict accounts when needed.<br /> <br /> Ordinary mistakes should generally be addressed with explanation and an opportunity to improve. Serious abuse or repeated violations may result in immediate or longer-term restrictions.<br /> <br /> Repeated copyright infringement is handled under [[Project:Copyright and takedown requests#Repeat infringement|our repeat-infringer policy]].<br /> <br /> If you disagree with an administrative action, explain the issue calmly and provide relevant context. You may request review through an appropriate discussion page or by contacting support.<br /> <br /> == Getting help ==<br /> <br /> For general questions, moderation concerns, or requests for administrative review, contact [mailto:support@americangirl.wiki support@americangirl.wiki].<br /> <br /> For copyright, trademark, or privacy concerns, contact [mailto:legal@americangirl.wiki legal@americangirl.wiki].<br /> <br /> Do not post passwords, confirmation links, recovery credentials, or private correspondence on public wiki pages.<br /> <br /> == Related policies ==<br /> <br /> * [[Project:About|About American Girl Wiki]]<br /> * [[Project:Copyrights|Copyright and licensing]]<br /> * [[Project:Image use policy|Image use policy]]<br /> * [[Project:Copyright and takedown requests|Copyright and trademark complaints]]<br /> * [[Project:Privacy policy|Privacy policy]]<br /> * [[Project:General disclaimer|General disclaimer]]</div>

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