Laboratory Wiki:Policy

Policy on Laboratory Wiki is defined as a set of guidelines, rather than strict dictates. Consequently, policy on this wiki is not enforced per se, unless the situation warrants it (i.e. where administrative intervention is required). Therefore, all editors on this wiki are asked to adhere to policy, and where conflicts arise, that they discuss policy with other editors so that a consensus may be reached.

This also means policy on this wiki can be altered, as editors see fit, according to consensus. If a particular piece of policy on Laboratory Wiki is in any way preventing editors from making improvements to the wiki, it should, by all means, be changed accordingly. This also means policy is naturally flexible, and may be violated in certain circumstances, if a consensus is reached among editors.

NoPro Rule
The NoPro Rule is the only piece of policy that is not negotiable. It is in place to avoid outright violation of copyright laws through posting of proprietary information without the express consent of the owner(s) of such information. This applies to any information that is patented by, and/or whose dissemination is controlled by, any corporation, government, or organization. Any material that is found in violation of the NoPro Rule will be removed without notice. Any editors repeatedly posting proprietary information after being fairly warned against it will be banned from this wiki.