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Safety & Academic Integrity

StudyShare is committed to creating a safe, secure, and academically responsible platform for students to share knowledge and learn from each other.

Academic Integrity First
We believe in promoting learning while respecting academic standards

✓ Encouraged Uses

  • Study aids and reference materials
  • Understanding complex concepts
  • Exam preparation and review
  • Learning different approaches to problems
  • Supplementing course materials

⚠ Prohibited Uses

  • Direct submission as your own work
  • Copying without understanding
  • Violating your institution's honor code
  • Cheating on exams or assignments
  • Sharing current exam questions

Your Responsibility

You are responsible for understanding and following your institution's academic integrity policies. StudyShare materials should enhance your learning, not replace your own work and understanding.

Content Safety & Quality
How we ensure all materials meet our quality and safety standards

Content Review

All uploads are reviewed for quality, accuracy, and compliance with our guidelines

Virus Scanning

All files are automatically scanned for malware and viruses before being made available

Community Reporting

Users can report inappropriate content, and we investigate all reports within 24 hours

Prohibited Content

Copyright Violations
  • • Textbook pages or solutions
  • • Published academic papers
  • • Copyrighted images or diagrams
  • • Licensed educational content
Academic Violations
  • • Current or upcoming exam questions
  • • Completed assignments for submission
  • • Plagiarized or non-original content
  • • Materials that enable cheating
Privacy & Security
How we protect your personal information and ensure secure transactions

Data Protection

  • End-to-end encryption for all data
  • Secure cloud storage with regular backups
  • GDPR and CCPA compliant data handling
  • Regular security audits and updates

Payment Security

  • PCI DSS compliant payment processing
  • No storage of payment information
  • Stripe and PayPal integration
  • Fraud detection and prevention

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data at any time. We never share your information with third parties without your explicit consent. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

Community Guidelines
Creating a respectful and supportive learning environment for all students

Be Respectful

  • • Treat all users with courtesy and respect
  • • Provide constructive feedback and reviews
  • • Help others learn and succeed
  • • Celebrate diverse perspectives and approaches

Be Honest

  • • Accurately describe your materials
  • • Only upload original or properly licensed content
  • • Provide honest reviews and ratings
  • • Report any issues or concerns promptly

Prohibited Behavior

Harassment

Bullying, threats, or discriminatory behavior

Spam

Excessive promotional content or irrelevant materials

Fraud

Misrepresenting materials or engaging in scams

Reporting & Enforcement
How to report violations and what happens when rules are broken

How to Report

  • Use the "Report" button on any material page
  • Contact support directly for serious violations
  • Provide detailed information about the issue
  • Include screenshots or evidence when possible

Our Response

  • All reports reviewed within 24 hours
  • Fair and thorough investigation process
  • Appropriate action based on severity
  • Follow-up communication to reporters

Enforcement Actions

Depending on the violation, we may take the following actions:

Warning
First offense
Content Removal
Policy violation
Temporary Suspension
Repeat offenses
Permanent Ban
Serious violations

Need to Report Something?

If you've encountered content or behavior that violates our safety guidelines, please report it immediately. We take all reports seriously and investigate promptly.