ACADEMY COMMUNITY SHOWCASE: SUBMISSION RULES & GUIDELINES
- General Provisions
1.1. The Community Showcase (hereinafter – the “Showcase”) is an informational and presentation ecosystem operated by MTÜ International Scientific and Educational Consortium IDIKSA (hereinafter – the “Consortium”) on the platform https://academy.social.
1.2. The sole purpose of the Showcase is to demonstrate, promote, and highlight the intellectual, scientific, and creative achievements of verified ACADEMY community members (Residents).
1.3. The Showcase is strictly non-commercial. The platform does not operate as an e-commerce marketplace, does not process commercial transactions, does not take commissions, and does not provide payment gateway services.
- Eligibility & Allowed Content Categories
2.1. Only registered and verified Residents of the ACADEMY community are eligible to submit their works to the Showcase.
2.2. Submissions must strictly fall into one of the following intellectual categories:
- Monographs (Monographs): Scientific research publications, doctoral theses, and specialized academic volumes.
- Textbooks & Tutorials (Textbooks and tutorials): Educational materials, course syllabi, manuals, and academic guides.
- Works of Art (Works of art): Paintings, digital art, sculpture designs, literary works, and other forms of authentic creative expression.
- Intellectual Property & Copyright Compliance
3.1. The submitting Resident guarantees that they are the sole author or the legally authorized representative (holder of exclusive rights) of the submitted work.
3.2. Plagiarism, unauthorized reproduction, or copyright infringement will result in the immediate and permanent removal of the work from the Showcase and may lead to the termination of the user’s ACADEMY account.
3.3. If a work is published by a third-party publishing house, the Resident must ensure that presenting the work (or its excerpt/cover art) in the Showcase does not violate their contractual obligations with the publisher.
3.4. By submitting materials, the Resident grants the Consortium a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display the item’s metadata, description, and thumbnail image on https://academy.social for promotional purposes.
- Requirements for Submission Data
To list an item in the Showcase, the Resident must provide accurate and complete metadata through the Application Form:
- Title of the Work: Accurate title (in English or bilingual format).
- Category: Explicitly selected category from Section 2.2.
- Short Description: A professional abstract or summary detailing the core concept, methodology, or artistic intent.
- Thumbnail/Preview: A high-quality image file or link (book cover, abstract image, high-resolution photo of the artwork) to act as the catalog preview card.
- Interaction with Interested Parties & Commercial Disclaimer
5.1. When a site visitor or another community member uses the “Contact Author” functionality, the system will automatically forward the inquirer’s message and contact details to the Resident’s registered email.
5.2. Direct Matching: All subsequent communication, negotiation, pricing, shipping, or acquisition agreements occur entirely outside the scope of the platform and strictly between the Resident (or their representative) and the inquirer.
5.3. The Consortium assumes no liability, financial or legal, for the outcome of these direct interactions, including the quality of goods, delivery failures, or payment disputes.
- Moderation and Right to Remove
6.1. All submissions are subject to pre-moderation by the ACADEMY Administration to ensure alignment with the community’s high scientific, educational, and cultural standards.
6.2. The Administration reserves the right to reject or remove any listing without prior notice if the content:
- Violates the community’s general ethical rules or European Union laws.
- Is deemed purely commercial advertising unrelated to science, education, or authentic art.
- Contains low-quality graphics, misleading abstracts, or broken external links.
6.3. Residents may request the removal or update of their listed works at any time by contacting support via info@academy.social. The platform will remove the requested item within 48 hours.
Sincerely,
The ACADEMY Administration
