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= F4 Wiki Contributor Guide =

== Purpose ==
The F4 Wiki exists to document GD&T standards and how F4 interprets and validates them. Contributions are welcome and reviewed before they become public.

== Who can contribute ==
* Guests: read-only.
* New users: can propose edits and new pages; all submissions require approval.
* Verified contributors: can propose edits and new pages; their submissions receive priority in the review queue.
* Moderators: full permissions (approve/publish, manage users, handle abuse).

== How to contribute ==
* Edit existing pages using VisualEditor or wikitext.
* Create new pages in the correct namespace:
** `GDT:` for standards reference content.
** `F4:` for product-specific interpretation and validation behavior.
* Use templates for consistency:
** `Template:GDT Infobox`
** `Template:GDT Example`
** `Template:F4 Behavior`
* Add the appropriate categories so pages appear in navigation.
* Cross-link related pages (example: `GDT:Position` links to `F4:Position Validation`).

== Review workflow ==
* All edits and new pages require approval.
* The approved revision is the version shown to the public by default.
* Reviewers prioritize verified contributors, then review all remaining submissions in order received.

== Content standards ==
* Keep a neutral, instructional tone.
* Separate standards reference from F4-specific behavior.
* Include examples and common mistakes where helpful.
* Only upload images or content you own or have permission to use.

== Attribution ==
* Page history shows all revisions and contributors.
* Initial authorship should be credited on the page (infobox or footer).

== Abuse and escalation ==
* Spam and abuse are removed.
* Escalation and enforcement are handled by F4 staff using standard procedures.

== License ==
See `F4_Wiki:License` for the full content license and reuse rules.