ContributionRules.

TertiaSync provides an academic resource archive where eligible users can submit educational materials to support learning and academic collaboration among students.

TertiaSync may introduce additional contribution categories as the Platform develops.

Complete textbooks and complete third-party publications are not accepted as ordinary contribution types during the MVP phase.

Having an active account does not automatically guarantee contribution privileges.

TertiaSync reserves the right to restrict or withdraw contribution privileges where a user violates these Rules, abuses the contribution system, or repeatedly submits unsuitable materials.

Users retain ownership of materials they lawfully own and submit to TertiaSync.

Submitting a contribution does not transfer ownership or copyright to TertiaSync.

However, users must not assume that possessing a copy of a document gives them the legal right to reproduce, upload, distribute, or make it available to other users.

The absence of a copyright notice does not automatically mean that a material is free to reproduce or distribute.

Users must not knowingly submit materials that infringe another person's copyright, intellectual property, privacy, confidentiality, or other legal rights.

By submitting material, users acknowledge that TertiaSync may need to store, process, organize, index, display, and make approved contributions available through the Platform for the operation of the Past Questions Archive and related academic services.

This licence applies only to rights that the contributor owns or is authorized to grant. It does not transfer ownership or copyright to TertiaSync.

The licence and TertiaSync's use of a contribution remain subject to applicable law and any valid rights-related restrictions or removal requirements.

Approval or publication of a contribution does not mean that TertiaSync owns the material or has independently established that the contributor holds all relevant rights.

TertiaSync does not claim ownership of a contribution merely because it is submitted, reviewed, approved, or made available through the Platform.

Every contribution is subject to review before publication.

Where a contribution is rejected, restricted, or removed, TertiaSync may provide the contributor with a reason where reasonably appropriate.

Contributors may submit clarification or supporting information for reconsideration. Reconsideration does not guarantee that a moderation decision will be reversed.

Repeated or deliberate abuse of the contribution system may result in stronger account restrictions.

Users must not use the contribution system to facilitate academic dishonesty or undermine academic integrity.

Legitimate academic solutions, worked examples, study guides, and explanatory materials are permitted where they comply with these Rules.

TertiaSync may award Aura Points to users for eligible contributions that successfully pass moderation.

Aura Points are internal platform units used to recognize participation and contribution.

Aura Points are awarded only after the relevant contribution has been approved.

During the MVP phase, Aura Points may be used only for features or rewards that are actually made available by TertiaSync.

TertiaSync may introduce additional uses for Aura Points in the future, subject to applicable rules and feature availability.

TertiaSync may investigate suspected manipulation before making an adjustment.

TertiaSync may reject, restrict, or remove materials that fall into categories unsuitable for the Archive. These include:

• Complete textbooks or complete third-party publications submitted without appropriate authorization.
• Materials whose reproduction or distribution is expressly prohibited.
• Confidential, restricted, or improperly disclosed institutional materials.
• Materials containing significant personal or sensitive information belonging to other individuals without an appropriate basis for submission.
• Malicious, harmful, or otherwise unsuitable files.
• Any material that violates these Rules or applicable law.

TertiaSync may assess the nature and extent of a submission when deciding whether it is appropriate for publication.

TertiaSync may maintain internal records relating to contribution activity, including:

These records may be used to assess contribution eligibility, identify repeated abuse, improve moderation, and determine whether additional restrictions are necessary.

TertiaSync may introduce a contributor reputation or trust system in the future. Any such system will be subject to the applicable rules and features made available at that time.

Knowingly submitting false, abusive, or deliberately misleading reports may result in restrictions on the reporting user's access or privileges.

Submitting a report does not guarantee that the reported material will be removed.

Users or rights holders who believe that material available through TertiaSync infringes their copyright or other legal rights may contact:

TertiaSync may request sufficient information to identify the affected material and assess the complaint.

TertiaSync may temporarily restrict access to disputed material while a rights-related complaint is being reviewed.

Contributors may be contacted and given an opportunity to provide relevant information or supporting evidence, where appropriate.

When a user deletes their TertiaSync account, approved contributions already published in the TertiaSync Archive will not automatically be deleted solely because of that account deletion.

Such materials may remain available to support the academic community where TertiaSync has the necessary rights to retain and make them available.

Personal account information associated with the deleted user will be handled in accordance with the TertiaSync Data Policy. TertiaSync may remove or anonymize contributor attribution where appropriate.

Representative-created announcements, timetables, and other community publications are separate from contributions submitted through the academic contribution system. Their handling following account deletion or removal of representative privileges is governed by the TertiaSync Terms of Use and Data Policy.

Account deletion does not transfer ownership of any submitted material to TertiaSync.

Where a material change significantly affects users' rights or obligations, TertiaSync will provide notice where reasonably appropriate.

Continued use of the contribution system after applicable changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Rules, subject to applicable law.

By submitting academic materials through TertiaSync, users confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Contribution Rules and the applicable provisions of the TertiaSync Terms of Use.