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Publishing Guidelines
Upload documents you own or have rights to share; include authorship, citations, clear titles/descriptions; avoid copyrighted third-party uploads; classify content accurately.
💳 Free Plan Details
Documents, PDFs, slide decks, reports, publications, portfolios, academic papers, and educational materials on ResearchGate.
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Illegal activity, fraud/scams, phishing/malware, spam or automation abuse, harassment/hate/threats, sexual exploitation/minor safety violations, doxxing/privacy violations, impersonation, copyright/trademark infringement, and misleading or deceptive content. Pirated books/courses, copyrighted PDFs, plagiarism, fake research claims, personal data leaks, and spam document uploads are common risks.
⚠️ Common Blocking & Rejection Reasons
Copyright/DMCA reports, plagiarism, mass document spam, misleading metadata, personal data exposure, restricted or illegal materials.
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Moderation Notes
Appeal with proof of rights, authorship, publication permission, or fair-use explanation when applicable.
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Do not upload thin PDFs solely for backlink placement. Use relevant links and citations only.