Wikipedia’s Policies and Guidelines
Adding a New Company Logo to Wikipedia
If you have a conflict of interest (COI)—whether you work for the organization, represent it, or are paid to contribute to its Wikipedia page—you must follow Wikipedia’s disclosure requirements and recommended best practices. Transparent disclosure helps maintain editorial integrity, support compliance with Wikipedia’s policies, and ensure proposed changes are handled through the appropriate community processes.
Adding a New Photo of a Person to Wikipedia
If you have a conflict of interest (COI)—such as being featured in the photo, working for the organization, representing it, or being paid to make edits—you must follow Wikipedia’s disclosure requirements and best practices. Transparent disclosure helps maintain editorial integrity, support compliance with Wikipedia’s policies, and ensure proposed changes are handled through the appropriate community processes.
Determining Whether a Source is Reliable on Wikipedia
Wikipedia applies strict sourcing standards to keep its articles accurate, verifiable, and neutral. Understanding what makes a source reliable is essential when creating, reviewing, or updating Wikipedia content. Here’s how to assess whether a source meets Wikipedia’s reliability standards.
Correcting Inaccurate Information on Wikipedia
If you have a conflict of interest (COI)—such as being affiliated with the subject of an article or being paid to contribute—you must follow Wikipedia’s transparency and disclosure requirements. Rather than editing the article directly, you should disclose your connection and propose corrections through the appropriate Wikipedia channels, following its editorial guidelines and community processes.
Responding to a Hostile Editor on Wikipedia
If you have a conflict of interest (COI) on Wikipedia, you must follow its transparency and disclosure requirements and avoid edit wars or confrontational disputes. Instead, use the article’s Talk page and established dispute-resolution processes to raise concerns, propose changes, and address disagreements calmly and constructively.
Getting a Warning Removed from a Wikipedia Article
If a Wikipedia article displays a warning or maintenance template indicating potential issues, and you have a conflict of interest (COI)—such as working for or being affiliated with the subject—you must follow Wikipedia’s transparency and disclosure requirements. You should not remove the template yourself. Instead, disclose your connection and request its removal through the appropriate Wikipedia processes, allowing independent editors to review the article and determine whether the concerns have been resolved.