Knowledge Base Contribution Guidelines
Knowledge Base Contribution Guidelines
GoFastSUPPORT.ai
A Service of GoFast Technologies LLC
Knowledge Base Contribution Guidelines
These Knowledge Base Contribution Guidelines ("Guidelines") establish the standards, requirements, and best practices for creating, editing, publishing, and maintaining content within the GoFastSUPPORT.ai Knowledge Base system.
The purpose of these Guidelines is to ensure that all content remains accurate, professional, useful, consistent, and valuable to users.
These Guidelines apply to:
Administrators
Content Authors
Editors
White-Label Partners
Contributors
Contractors
Employees
Authorized Users
who create or manage Knowledge Base content through GoFastSUPPORT.ai.
1. Purpose of the Knowledge Base
The Knowledge Base is intended to provide:
Self-service support
Product documentation
Training materials
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Troubleshooting guidance
Policies and procedures
Customer education
Internal operational documentation
Content should help users quickly find accurate answers and reduce the need for direct support.
2. Content Quality Standards
All articles should be:
Accurate
Information must be factually correct and up to date.
Clear
Content should be easy to understand and written in plain language whenever possible.
Helpful
Articles should solve problems, answer questions, or provide useful guidance.
Professional
Content should reflect a professional business environment.
Complete
Articles should provide sufficient information to achieve the intended objective.
Consistent
Content should follow established formatting and style standards.
3. Recommended Writing Style
Contributors should write using:
Clear language
Professional tone
Active voice
Concise sentences
Logical structure
Whenever possible:
Avoid jargon
Avoid unnecessary technical terms
Explain complex concepts simply
Write for the intended audience
The goal is understanding, not complexity.
4. Article Structure
Whenever practical, articles should include:
Title
Clear and descriptive.
Overview
Brief explanation of the topic.
Instructions or Content
Step-by-step guidance or detailed information.
Additional Notes
Helpful tips, warnings, or special considerations.
Related Articles
Links to relevant resources where applicable.
5. Formatting Standards
Use consistent formatting throughout the Knowledge Base.
Recommended elements include:
Headings
Subheadings
Numbered steps
Bullet lists
Tables
Screenshots
Images
Code examples (where appropriate)
Formatting should improve readability rather than create clutter.
6. Article Categories
Articles should be assigned to appropriate categories.
Examples include:
Getting Started
Account Management
Billing
Support
Troubleshooting
Integrations
Security
White-Label Services
Affiliate Program
Policies
Administration
API Documentation
Proper categorization improves searchability and organization.
7. Search Optimization
Article titles and content should be written to improve discoverability.
Best practices include:
Using common customer terminology
Including keywords naturally
Using descriptive titles
Avoiding vague article names
Examples:
Good:
How to Reset Your Password
How to Create a Support Ticket
How to Configure White-Label Branding
Poor:
Help
Password Issue
General Information
8. Screenshots and Images
Images should:
Be relevant
Be current
Be clear and readable
Protect sensitive information
Avoid displaying confidential data
When screenshots contain personal information, the information must be removed, obscured, or anonymized.
9. Video Content
Video content should:
Be relevant to the topic
Be accurate
Be reasonably current
Include descriptive titles
Where practical, supporting written instructions should accompany videos.
10. AI-Generated Content
AI tools may be used to assist with article creation.
However:
Contributors remain responsible for accuracy.
AI-generated content must be reviewed before publication.
AI-generated content should be edited as necessary.
AI-generated content should not be published without verification.
Human review is required before publishing AI-assisted content.
11. Prohibited Content
The Knowledge Base may not contain content that:
Violates laws
Contains malware
Contains fraudulent information
Infringes intellectual property rights
Promotes illegal activities
Contains hate speech
Contains threats
Contains harassment
Violates privacy rights
Contains confidential information without authorization
Such content may be removed without notice.
12. Copyright and Intellectual Property
Contributors must ensure they have the legal right to use all content submitted.
This includes:
Text
Images
Videos
Graphics
Documents
Screenshots
Code samples
Unauthorized copyrighted content may not be uploaded.
Contributors remain responsible for intellectual property compliance.
13. Confidential Information
Knowledge Base articles must not disclose:
Customer data
Passwords
Security credentials
Proprietary information
Internal secrets
Non-public business information
unless specifically authorized.
When in doubt, do not publish the information.
14. Security-Related Content
Articles involving security topics should:
Be reviewed carefully
Avoid exposing vulnerabilities
Avoid publishing sensitive configurations
Avoid revealing confidential security controls
Security guidance should balance usefulness with protection.
15. Accuracy and Maintenance
Knowledge Base content should be reviewed periodically to ensure continued accuracy.
Articles should be updated when:
Features change
Policies change
Processes change
Screenshots become outdated
Information becomes inaccurate
Outdated content may be archived, revised, or removed.
16. Editorial Rights
GoFast Technologies LLC and authorized administrators reserve the right to:
Edit articles
Reformat content
Correct errors
Remove content
Reorganize categories
Archive articles
Reject submissions
Editorial decisions are final.
17. White-Label Partner Content
White-Label Partners are responsible for content published within their own branded environments.
The Company reserves the right to remove content that:
Violates policies;
Creates legal risk;
Damages platform integrity;
Violates intellectual property rights.
18. User Feedback
Users may be permitted to:
Rate articles
Submit comments
Suggest improvements
Report inaccuracies
The Company may use feedback to improve Knowledge Base quality.
19. Ownership of Contributions
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Contributors retain ownership of original content they create.
Contributors grant GoFast Technologies LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, store, reproduce, modify, and distribute submitted content for purposes of operating and improving the Service.
Content ownership remains subject to the Terms of Service and applicable agreements.
20. Compliance with Laws
Contributors must comply with all applicable laws, including laws relating to:
Copyright
Privacy
Consumer protection
Advertising
Data protection
Intellectual property
Contributors are solely responsible for compliance.
21. Limitation of Liability
Knowledge Base content is provided for informational purposes.
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy:
Content may contain errors;
Content may become outdated;
Content may not apply to every situation.
Users remain responsible for evaluating the suitability of information for their specific circumstances.
22. Changes to These Guidelines
GoFast Technologies LLC reserves the right to modify these Guidelines at any time.
Updates become effective upon publication.
Continued use of the Knowledge Base constitutes acceptance of revised Guidelines.
23. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Knowledge Base Contribution Guidelines may be directed to:
GoFast Technologies LLC
Email: admin@gofasttechnologies.com
Contributor Acknowledgment
By creating, editing, publishing, or managing content within GoFastSUPPORT.ai, you acknowledge that:
You have read and understood these Guidelines.
You agree to comply with all requirements contained herein.
You accept responsibility for content you contribute.
You understand that publication decisions remain subject to editorial review and approval.
GoFast Technologies LLC
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