Terms and and agreements

MINKA is built on principles of open science, collaborative knowledge creation, and ethical data sharing. Our terms and agreements establish the framework for participation in our citizen science community while protecting the rights of contributors and ensuring the sustainable use of biodiversity data.

MINKA Data sharing agreement

The MINKA Data Sharing Agreement outlines the core principles governing how observations are shared and used within our platform. This agreement recognizes that each observation represents a collective scientific effort enriched through community participation, including species identification, validation, and quality assessment. When sharing observations on MINKA, contributors join a collaborative network where their data becomes part of a larger scientific endeavor supporting biodiversity research and monitoring of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our data sharing principles acknowledge both individual contributions and collective efforts. While observers retain certain rights over their contributions, including the option to anonymize their personal attribution, observations themselves become permanent records due to their collaborative nature and the valuable input provided by the community of identifiers and validators. This approach ensures the preservation of scientific knowledge while respecting privacy preferences.

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14216405

Terms of Use

The Terms of Use detail the conditions and responsibilities for participating in the MINKA platform. These terms ensure fair and ethical use of our services while protecting the interests of all community members. They cover important aspects such as user responsibilities, acceptable use policies, and the collective rights of our citizen science community.

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14216364

Related Documents

Citation Guidelines

MINKA citation guidelines specify how to properly acknowledge data usage. These guidelines are essential for recognizing community contributions and tracking the impact of citizen science data. Find out more in our Citation Guidelines section.

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting user privacy and personal data. Our privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information within the MINKA platform. Learn more about our data protection practices in our Privacy Policy.

Updates and notifications

We regularly review and update our terms and agreements to better serve our community and adapt to evolving needs in citizen science. Users will be notified of significant changes through:

• Platform announcements
• Email notifications to registered users
• Updates to online documentation

Questions and support

If you have questions about our terms and agreements or need clarification on specific policies, please contact our support team at help@minka-sdg.org.