Submission Policy

Guidelines for any digital material or information submitted through the HCIS website.

Last updated: 2025-11-15
Summary

This submission policy applies to any content you provide through the HCIS website, including form inputs, file uploads, comments, or other digital materials.

  • 1. Appropriate Use of Submission Channels

    Submission channels (such as forms or upload fields) are intended for:

    • Contacting the HCIS team
    • Registering interest in studies or events
    • Providing feedback on projects or teaching
    • Sharing materials explicitly requested by the HCIS lab

    They should not be used to transmit unlawful, harmful, or offensive content.

  • 2. Prohibited Content

    You agree not to submit content that:

    • Violates applicable laws or rights of third parties
    • Contains malicious code or attempts to compromise security
    • Includes sensitive personal data without prior agreement (e.g., health or financial data, unless explicitly requested)
    • Infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights

    Submissions that breach these rules may be removed or blocked, and serious cases may be reported to the appropriate authorities.

  • 3. Intellectual Property and Licenses

    By submitting materials (e.g., documents, code, media) you confirm that:

    • You have the right to share them with HCIS
    • Their use for the specified purpose (e.g., internal review, teaching, research) is permitted

    If a specific license or restriction applies, it should be clearly indicated in the submission or accompanying documentation.

  • 4. Handling and Storage of Submissions

    Submitted content is stored and processed only for the purposes described in the relevant form or context, such as:

    • Responding to your inquiry
    • Evaluating your proposal or idea
    • Organizing participation in a study or event

    Retention periods and data protection measures follow the general privacy and data handling policies of THI and the HCIS lab.

  • 5. Changes to This Policy

    This submission policy may be updated to reflect changes in technical processes, security practices, or legal requirements. The current version is published on the HCIS website and indicated by the “Last updated” date in the metadata.

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