Academic Integrity Policy
Our Commitment
UniShare is committed to fostering an environment of academic integrity and ethical conduct. We believe in supporting students' educational journeys while upholding the highest standards of academic honesty.
Acceptable Use
UniShare is designed to facilitate collaborative learning, resource sharing, and study group formation. Resources shared on our platform should be used for:
- Reference and research purposes
- Study aid and exam preparation
- Understanding complex concepts
- Collaborative learning with peers
Prohibited Activities
The following activities violate our academic integrity policy:
- Submitting shared materials as your own work (plagiarism)
- Sharing exam questions or answers during active examination periods
- Posting solutions to current assignments without proper authorization
- Using the platform to engage in any form of academic dishonesty
- Sharing materials explicitly prohibited by your institution
Resource Guidelines
When sharing resources on UniShare, users should:
- Properly cite all sources and references
- Respect copyright and intellectual property rights
- Clearly indicate if materials are from previous terms/years
- Obtain permission before sharing materials created by professors or teaching assistants
- Follow your institution's specific policies regarding resource sharing
Reporting Violations
If you believe content on UniShare violates academic integrity standards, please report it immediately. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
Consequences of Violations
Violations of our academic integrity policy may result in:
- Removal of the violating content
- Temporary or permanent suspension of user accounts
- Reporting to the relevant university authorities
- Revocation of platform access privileges
Institutional Policies
UniShare users must adhere to their own institution's academic integrity policies in addition to our platform guidelines. In cases of conflict, the stricter policy applies.