Overview
Aevum Encyclopedia is committed to operating within a transparent, legally compliant framework that respects user rights, protects contributors, and adheres to international standards for digital knowledge platforms. Our legal architecture is built on four pillars: data sovereignty, intellectual property integrity, algorithmic accountability, and open-access ethics.
All policies are regularly audited by independent legal counsel and updated in response to evolving regulatory landscapes, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, CCPA, DMCA, and UNESCO's Recommendation on Open Scientific Knowledge.
Data Privacy & Protection
We treat user data with the highest standard of care. Our privacy framework is designed to minimize data collection, maximize user control, and ensure enterprise-grade security.
🔐 GDPR & CCPA Compliance
Full compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act, including right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
🛡️ Data Minimization
We collect only what is necessary for account functionality and service improvement. No tracking cookies, no behavioral profiling, no third-party data brokers.
🌐 Data Sovereignty
User data is stored in regionally compliant data centers (EU, US, APAC) with automatic routing based on user location and residency.
🔒 Encryption & Security
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, regular penetration testing, and SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure.
Intellectual Property & Licensing
Aevum operates under a hybrid licensing model that balances open access with contributor rights. All content is structured to prevent plagiarism, ensure attribution, and support academic reuse.
| Content Type | License | Usage Rights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Articles | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Share, adapt, commercial use with attribution | Active |
| Media & Illustrations | CC BY 4.0 | Reuse with mandatory credit to creator | Active |
| AI-Generated Summaries | Proprietary / Platform Only | On-platform use only; no extraction or training | Under Review |
| Third-Party Citations | Fair Use / Licensed | Embedded per DMCA §107 guidelines | Active |
All contributors sign a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) granting Aevum non-exclusive rights to host and distribute their work while retaining full copyright ownership. Takedown requests follow a streamlined DMCA-compliant process with 48-hour response SLA.
AI & Algorithmic Compliance
Our AI systems are designed, deployed, and monitored under strict governance frameworks aligned with the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and ISO/IEC 42001.
All AI models used for search ranking, content summarization, and citation verification are accompanied by publicly available model cards detailing training data provenance, limitations, and intended use cases. We do not use black-box proprietary models for editorial decisions.
Quarterly fairness audits are conducted by independent third parties. Our training corpora are demographically and geographically balanced, with active debiasing pipelines for language, region, and historical representation.
AI-generated content suggestions, entity linking, and metadata tagging require manual review by verified domain experts before publication. AI never autonomously publishes or edits core encyclopedia entries.
All datasets used for AI training are either open-license, commercially licensed, or explicitly opted-in by contributors. We comply with C4AI's "Respect Creator Opt-Out" commitment and honor DMCA takedowns across all model fine-tuning pipelines.
Content Moderation & Editorial Standards
Aevum maintains a neutral, fact-based editorial policy governed by international academic standards. Our moderation framework prioritizes accuracy, verifiability, and proportionality.
Core Principles:
- All claims must be traceable to peer-reviewed or primary sources
- Original research and unverified theories are not permitted
- Content removal follows a graduated process: flag → review → expert arbitration → editorial board
- Appeals are handled within 14 business days with full transparency
We do not censor content based on political, religious, or ideological grounds, provided it meets academic rigor and factual accuracy standards. Hate speech, harassment, and coordinated manipulation are subject to immediate suspension under our Trust & Safety Policy.
International Regulatory Alignment
Operating across 140+ languages and 190+ countries requires continuous alignment with regional legal requirements. Our compliance matrix includes:
🇪🇺 European Union
GDPR, EU AI Act, Digital Services Act (DSA), Copyright Directive Art. 17 compliance for user-generated content.
🇺🇸 United States
CCPA/CPRA, COPPA (for educational tiers), DMCA safe harbor, Section 230 CDA compliance for moderated forums.
🌐 Global Standards
WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, UNESCO Open Science principles, ISO 27001 information security, and regional data localization laws.
Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
In the event of legal disputes, Aevum Encyclopedia commits to the following escalation path:
1. Internal Review → Dedicated legal & editorial team evaluates claims within 5 business days.
2. Mediation → Binding mediation via JAMS or ICC if unresolved.
3. Arbitration → Final resolution under AAA rules, waiving class-action litigation.
4. Jurisdiction → Primary jurisdiction: Delaware, USA; EU users may pursue claims under applicable member state courts.
We maintain a public transparency report updated quarterly, detailing takedown requests, government data requests, and content moderation actions.
Legal Inquiries & Compliance Requests
For licensing requests, DMCA notices, data subject requests, or regulatory compliance queries, please contact our dedicated legal team. We respond to all formal requests within 48 hours.
✉️ legal@aevumencyclopedia.comData Protection Officer: dpo@aevumencyclopedia.com | Physical: 100 Knowledge Way, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA