https://ceo.wiki/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=CEO.wiki%3AUser_Account_PolicyCEO.wiki:User Account Policy - Revision history2026-04-20T10:20:45ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.44.2https://ceo.wiki/index.php?title=CEO.wiki:User_Account_Policy&diff=4990&oldid=prevMaintenance script: Created user account policy regarding spam, bots, and inactive accounts2026-01-07T13:06:55Z<p>Created user account policy regarding spam, bots, and inactive accounts</p>
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'''User Account Policy''' outlines the rules and expectations for account holders on CEO.wiki.<br />
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== Purpose of Accounts ==<br />
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Accounts on CEO.wiki are provided to enable genuine contributors to:<br />
* Create and improve articles about chief executive officers and business leaders<br />
* Participate in community discussions<br />
* Upload relevant media files<br />
* Help maintain the quality and accuracy of our content<br />
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== Account Requirements ==<br />
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All accounts must be:<br />
* '''Human-operated''' — Automated accounts, bots, or scripts are not permitted without explicit administrator approval<br />
* '''Used for contribution''' — Accounts should actively contribute to the wiki's mission<br />
* '''Compliant with policies''' — Users must follow all CEO.wiki policies and guidelines<br />
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== Prohibited Account Activities ==<br />
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The following activities will result in account removal:<br />
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=== Spam ===<br />
* Adding promotional content, advertisements, or irrelevant external links<br />
* Creating pages for non-notable individuals for promotional purposes<br />
* Mass messaging or solicitation<br />
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=== Bot/Automated Activity ===<br />
* Using automated tools to create or edit content without approval<br />
* Registering accounts through automated means<br />
* Any scripted behavior that bypasses human verification<br />
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=== Vandalism ===<br />
* Deliberately adding false or misleading information<br />
* Removing valid content without justification<br />
* Defacing pages or disrupting the wiki<br />
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=== Account Aging/Squatting ===<br />
* Registering accounts with no intention to contribute<br />
* Reserving usernames for future sale or transfer<br />
* Creating multiple accounts without legitimate purpose<br />
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=== Inactivity ===<br />
* Accounts with zero contributions may be removed during periodic cleanups<br />
* Accounts that have never been used after a reasonable period will be considered abandoned<br />
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== Periodic Account Reviews ==<br />
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CEO.wiki administrators conduct '''periodic reviews''' of user accounts to maintain wiki integrity:<br />
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* Accounts showing signs of automated/bot creation will be investigated<br />
* Zero-contribution accounts may be removed without notice<br />
* Suspicious registration patterns (bulk registrations, disposable emails) will be flagged<br />
* Accounts failing human verification checks will be deleted<br />
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== Human Verification ==<br />
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We employ multiple methods to verify accounts are human-operated:<br />
* CAPTCHA verification during registration<br />
* Email confirmation requirements<br />
* Behavioral analysis of account activity<br />
* Manual review of suspicious accounts<br />
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'''Accounts that cannot be verified as human-created will be removed.'''<br />
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== Appeals ==<br />
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If your account was removed in error, you may:<br />
* Contact administrators via the [[Special:Contact|contact form]]<br />
* Request review through [[CEO.wiki:Takedown_Request_Form|our request form]]<br />
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Please provide evidence of your legitimate intentions and any contributions you planned to make.<br />
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== Policy Updates ==<br />
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This policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of CEO.wiki constitutes acceptance of the current policy.<br />
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