From 11e9c7e0e47e6d46910fa1a605ed8d2bfcea4c02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:28:06 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Import saumaya's proposition --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 52 ++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index d36b1406..867c7abb 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -7,6 +7,22 @@ aliases: /memos/copywriting-reference/ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this structure when writing your memos. +## Scope of a Memo + +If the diff has changes related to more than one topic, write separate memos for each topic. Identify topics from the following list: + +- Privacy and Surveillance: Data collection, use, storage, and retention, informed consent, transparency +- Cybersecurity: Data breaches, security mechanisms, verification and authentication processes +- Censorship: Content prohibitions and restrictions, reporting mechanisms +- Access and Accessibility: Access to services, discrimination/exclusion risks +- Mis/Disinformation: Definitions of false/harmful content, content sharing, verification and reporting mechanisms +- Hate Speech: Definitions of violent content, content sharing, reporting mechanisms +- Algorithmic Accountability: Data use in AI training +- Data Sovereignty: Data governance, cross-border data flows +- Copyright: Fair use and licensing rules, verification and reporting mechanisms, monetisation + +Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. + ## Title - Write a short declarative sentence to highlight the key change. @@ -36,7 +52,7 @@ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this ## Terms types -- You must fill a valid [terms type](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/terms-types). +- You must fill a valid [__terms type__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/terms-types). - Multiple terms types are allowed. **Examples** @@ -47,7 +63,7 @@ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this ## Date modified -- Use `Month Day, Year` format. +- Use Month Day, Year format. - Multiples dates are allowed. - Avoid repeating months or years @@ -70,15 +86,17 @@ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this - Do not italicise citations, use quotes. - Minimise the length of citations because legal text is often very wordy. - Only quote the text before modification if it is strictly necessary to understand the change, to reduce the risk of confusion and length. +- __If changes have been made in a specific jurisdiction, mention it in the memo. Do not mention jurisdiction when changes have been made globally.__ - If you write in a different language than the detected change, always look for citations in the version of the document that matches the language of writing if it exists instead of translating them yourself. +- __Use UK English throughout (e.g., “organisation” and not “organization”)__ **Example** -> OpenAI [specified](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. -> -> OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins “located” in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. -> -> OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [set up](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. +OpenAI [__specified__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. + +OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins “located” in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. + +OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [__set up__](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. ## Complete examples @@ -86,9 +104,9 @@ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this > **Midjourney strengthens policies on intellectual property infringements** > -> _Midjourney ▪ Terms of Service ▪ December 23, 2023_ +> *Midjourney ▪ Terms of Service ▪ December 23, 2023* > -> Midjourney introduced an explicit [prohibition](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/2cb30a2b4b338a4dffbeab9add8262cec78a3062) regarding the infringement of others’ intellectual property rights in its conditions for service availability and quality, mentioning the possibility of legal action and permanent ban from the service. +> Midjourney introduced an explicit [__prohibition__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/2cb30a2b4b338a4dffbeab9add8262cec78a3062) regarding the infringement of others’ intellectual property rights in its conditions for service availability and quality, mentioning the possibility of legal action and permanent ban from the service. > > Previously, legal action was only mentioned where the violation of intellectual property rights resulted in financial detriment to Midjourney. @@ -96,11 +114,11 @@ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this > **Instagram adds a posting ban to protect copyright** > -> _Instagram ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ March 28, 2022_ +> *Instagram ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ March 28, 2022* > -> On March 28, Instagram [updated](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/1be4b836e3012344558b60d8f9f871bc42cfa4ca?short_path=c108c01#diff-c108c013f0b8769389f20259465cb81324e805f4334bcda6931344e16f999441) its intellectual property community rules, prohibiting the posting of content that “facilitates copyright infringement through unauthorized devices or services.” The text presents a list of cases in which users would risk infringing the copyright of a third party or even merely “facilitating” such infringement, even if they did not intend to do so. After the previously listed cases, which include “you purchased or downloaded the content” or “you saw others post the same content,” Instagram adds that users risk infringing copyright if they “use an unauthorized streaming device or service (examples: a ‘jailbroken’ or ‘loaded’ app or service).” +> On March 28, Instagram [__updated__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/1be4b836e3012344558b60d8f9f871bc42cfa4ca?short_path=c108c01#diff-c108c013f0b8769389f20259465cb81324e805f4334bcda6931344e16f999441) its intellectual property community rules, prohibiting the posting of content that “facilitates copyright infringement through unauthorized devices or services.” The text presents a list of cases in which users would risk infringing the copyright of a third party or even merely “facilitating” such infringement, even if they did not intend to do so. After the previously listed cases, which include “you purchased or downloaded the content” or “you saw others post the same content,” Instagram adds that users risk infringing copyright if they “use an unauthorized streaming device or service (examples: a ‘jailbroken’ or ‘loaded’ app or service).” -## Contextualisation (optional) +## **Contextualisation (optional)** - Body text in a new paragraph: contextualisation with external links to the most authoritative sources available. - For example, explain which wider problems are tackled by this policy change, or give a historical perspective on the change. @@ -109,10 +127,12 @@ Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this > **Meta expands reach against child exploitation** > -> _Facebook ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ June 13, 2022_ +> *Facebook ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ June 13, 2022* +> +> The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [__expanded__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also “any activity” related to such acts. > -> The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [expanded](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also “any activity” related to such acts. +> This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [__showed__](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [__report it__](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. > -> This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [showed](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [report it](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. +> Source: [__June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections__](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). -Source: [June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). +Note: The "Scope of a Memo" section and underlined sentences in the "Body Text" section are newly added. Rest of the text is same as before. From 39906a1382e427e61934078da743ac04605d9037 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 02/11] Restore blockquote --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index 867c7abb..0f9c3342 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. **Example** -OpenAI [__specified__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. - -OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins “located” in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. - -OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [__set up__](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. +> OpenAI [__specified__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. +> +> OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins “located” in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. +> +> OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [__set up__](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. ## Complete examples From d87693a733c4bc5fc0b3f2e418afc795b177fb20 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:47:55 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Restore inline code block --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index 0f9c3342..ede03b73 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. ## Date modified -- Use Month Day, Year format. +- Use `Month Day, Year` format. - Multiples dates are allowed. - Avoid repeating months or years From 3507d89621e1e85485930cfad2dc523d799d040c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:51:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Remove extra formatting --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 18 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index ede03b73..cdca0a90 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. ## Terms types -- You must fill a valid [__terms type__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/terms-types). +- You must fill a valid [terms type](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/terms-types). - Multiple terms types are allowed. **Examples** @@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. **Example** -> OpenAI [__specified__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. +> OpenAI [specified](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. > > OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins “located” in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. > -> OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [__set up__](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. +> OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [set up](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. ## Complete examples @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. > > *Midjourney ▪ Terms of Service ▪ December 23, 2023* > -> Midjourney introduced an explicit [__prohibition__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/2cb30a2b4b338a4dffbeab9add8262cec78a3062) regarding the infringement of others’ intellectual property rights in its conditions for service availability and quality, mentioning the possibility of legal action and permanent ban from the service. +> Midjourney introduced an explicit [prohibition](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/2cb30a2b4b338a4dffbeab9add8262cec78a3062) regarding the infringement of others’ intellectual property rights in its conditions for service availability and quality, mentioning the possibility of legal action and permanent ban from the service. > > Previously, legal action was only mentioned where the violation of intellectual property rights resulted in financial detriment to Midjourney. @@ -116,9 +116,9 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. > > *Instagram ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ March 28, 2022* > -> On March 28, Instagram [__updated__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/1be4b836e3012344558b60d8f9f871bc42cfa4ca?short_path=c108c01#diff-c108c013f0b8769389f20259465cb81324e805f4334bcda6931344e16f999441) its intellectual property community rules, prohibiting the posting of content that “facilitates copyright infringement through unauthorized devices or services.” The text presents a list of cases in which users would risk infringing the copyright of a third party or even merely “facilitating” such infringement, even if they did not intend to do so. After the previously listed cases, which include “you purchased or downloaded the content” or “you saw others post the same content,” Instagram adds that users risk infringing copyright if they “use an unauthorized streaming device or service (examples: a ‘jailbroken’ or ‘loaded’ app or service).” +> On March 28, Instagram [updated](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/1be4b836e3012344558b60d8f9f871bc42cfa4ca?short_path=c108c01#diff-c108c013f0b8769389f20259465cb81324e805f4334bcda6931344e16f999441) its intellectual property community rules, prohibiting the posting of content that “facilitates copyright infringement through unauthorized devices or services.” The text presents a list of cases in which users would risk infringing the copyright of a third party or even merely “facilitating” such infringement, even if they did not intend to do so. After the previously listed cases, which include “you purchased or downloaded the content” or “you saw others post the same content,” Instagram adds that users risk infringing copyright if they “use an unauthorized streaming device or service (examples: a ‘jailbroken’ or ‘loaded’ app or service).” -## **Contextualisation (optional)** +## Contextualisation (optional) - Body text in a new paragraph: contextualisation with external links to the most authoritative sources available. - For example, explain which wider problems are tackled by this policy change, or give a historical perspective on the change. @@ -129,10 +129,10 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. > > *Facebook ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ June 13, 2022* > -> The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [__expanded__](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also “any activity” related to such acts. +> The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [expanded](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also “any activity” related to such acts. > -> This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [__showed__](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [__report it__](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. +> This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [showed](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [report it](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. > -> Source: [__June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections__](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). +> Source: [June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). Note: The "Scope of a Memo" section and underlined sentences in the "Body Text" section are newly added. Rest of the text is same as before. From 5d25b16601e2c6ee9ca2b1240edf9c640c06fb05 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:55:53 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Restore semantic formatting --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index cdca0a90..ae603214 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. > The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [expanded](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also “any activity” related to such acts. > > This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [showed](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [report it](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. -> -> Source: [June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). + +Source: [June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). Note: The "Scope of a Memo" section and underlined sentences in the "Body Text" section are newly added. Rest of the text is same as before. From 2b6edc29259b08cb10ea208938f4bdc2609b445e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 11:03:59 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/11] Remove comment --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index ae603214..ea1ee559 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -134,5 +134,3 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. > This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [showed](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [report it](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. Source: [June 23, 2022 Memo on French Elections](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/aijgxqzlolpfe.html). - -Note: The "Scope of a Memo" section and underlined sentences in the "Body Text" section are newly added. Rest of the text is same as before. From 7af2bdd53c624c3a730bb81c4c734cb1cea09e2b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:01:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/11] Add a first batch of modification --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 57 ++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 41 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index ea1ee559..9df676e6 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -5,23 +5,41 @@ aliases: /memos/copywriting-reference/ # Memo copywriting -Each memo must be composed of the elements detailed below. You must follow this structure when writing your memos. +## Purpose of a memo -## Scope of a Memo +Memos aim at a short analysis of detected changes, whose is *diff* the atomic unit. +They must first describe what has been added and what has been deleted. +Their secondary objective is to provide materials to demonstrate matters of interest and further investigations. -If the diff has changes related to more than one topic, write separate memos for each topic. Identify topics from the following list: +## Structure of a memo -- Privacy and Surveillance: Data collection, use, storage, and retention, informed consent, transparency -- Cybersecurity: Data breaches, security mechanisms, verification and authentication processes -- Censorship: Content prohibitions and restrictions, reporting mechanisms -- Access and Accessibility: Access to services, discrimination/exclusion risks -- Mis/Disinformation: Definitions of false/harmful content, content sharing, verification and reporting mechanisms -- Hate Speech: Definitions of violent content, content sharing, reporting mechanisms -- Algorithmic Accountability: Data use in AI training -- Data Sovereignty: Data governance, cross-border data flows -- Copyright: Fair use and licensing rules, verification and reporting mechanisms, monetisation +A memo has: -Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. +- a title, +- metadata (service name, term type and modification date), +- Paragraphs describing the changes, +- Optional paragraphs providing context for the changes. + +Each item is explained in detail. + +## Scope of a memo + +If the diff has changes related to more than one topic, write separate memos for each topic. +Identify topics from the following list: + +| Topic | Subtopics | +|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| Privacy and Surveillance | Data collection, use, storage, and retention, informed consent, transparency | +| Cybersecurity | Data breaches, security mechanisms, verification and authentication processes | +| Censorship | Content prohibitions and restrictions, reporting mechanisms | +| Access and Accessibility: | Access to services, discrimination/exclusion risks | +| Mis/Disinformation | Definitions of false/harmful content, content sharing, verification and reporting mechanisms | +| Hate Speech | Definitions of violent content, content sharing, reporting mechanisms | +| Algorithmic Accountability | Data use in AI training | +| Data Sovereignty | Data governance, cross-border data flows | +| Copyright | Fair use and licensing rules, verification and reporting mechanisms, monetisation | + +- Include topics in the frontmatter metadata of the draft. ## Title @@ -29,9 +47,10 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. - 140 characters maximum. - Use the name of the service as the subject. - Write in the present tense. -- Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g., “Microsoft expands reach” rather than “Reach expanded by Microsoft“). +- Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. “Microsoft expands reach” rather than “Reach expanded by Microsoft“). - Describe the policy change, not the name of the document. This information will be given in the metadata below. - Use no punctuation. +- Use international title casings (i.e. only the first letter of the leading word should be in capital). - Do not put a link in the title because in some reuse contexts the entire title is a link to the memo. **Examples** @@ -76,7 +95,7 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. ## Body text - Describe changes in a neutral, objective, non-judgmental manner. - - Write in the past tense (e.g., “added”, “removed”…). + - Write in the past tense (e.g. “added”, “removed”…). - Bolden the most important point. - Do not repeat the date, it is already in the metadata. - Systematically add a link to the diff on this action verb. @@ -88,7 +107,12 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. - Only quote the text before modification if it is strictly necessary to understand the change, to reduce the risk of confusion and length. - __If changes have been made in a specific jurisdiction, mention it in the memo. Do not mention jurisdiction when changes have been made globally.__ - If you write in a different language than the detected change, always look for citations in the version of the document that matches the language of writing if it exists instead of translating them yourself. -- __Use UK English throughout (e.g., “organisation” and not “organization”)__ +- __Use British English throughout__ + - “organisation” and not “organization” + - No full point in abbreviations + - See also + - [Guardian style guide](https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-style-guide-a) + - *New Hart's Rules. The Oxford Style Guide*, 2014 **Example** @@ -122,6 +146,7 @@ Add an annotation in the meta data of the memo draft specifying the topic. - Body text in a new paragraph: contextualisation with external links to the most authoritative sources available. - For example, explain which wider problems are tackled by this policy change, or give a historical perspective on the change. +- For clarity, separate body text and contextual elements instead of grouping all changes in a single paragraph and then a lengthy context paragraph with multiple threads. **Example** From 2ef4e53ba2348ee28f14ced6a965108f814a6031 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:09:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/11] Replace double quotation marks by single quotation marks --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index 9df676e6..d45eaa74 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: - 140 characters maximum. - Use the name of the service as the subject. - Write in the present tense. -- Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. “Microsoft expands reach” rather than “Reach expanded by Microsoft“). +- Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. ‘Microsoft expands reach’ rather than ‘Reach expanded by Microsoft‘). - Describe the policy change, not the name of the document. This information will be given in the metadata below. - Use no punctuation. - Use international title casings (i.e. only the first letter of the leading word should be in capital). @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: ## Service name -- Write the service name and not the company name, e.g., “Facebook” rather than “Meta“. +- Write the service name and not the company name, e.g., ‘Facebook’ rather than ‘Meta‘. **Examples** @@ -95,12 +95,12 @@ Identify topics from the following list: ## Body text - Describe changes in a neutral, objective, non-judgmental manner. - - Write in the past tense (e.g. “added”, “removed”…). + - Write in the past tense (e.g. ‘added’, ‘removed’…). - Bolden the most important point. - Do not repeat the date, it is already in the metadata. - Systematically add a link to the diff on this action verb. - - Title of the link: “See the change”. - - Avoid verbs like “announce”, because most of the time the changes detected are not announced. + - Title of the link: ‘See the change’. + - Avoid verbs like ‘announce’, because most of the time the changes detected are not announced. - Do not hesitate to quote the new text. - Do not italicise citations, use quotes. - Minimise the length of citations because legal text is often very wordy. @@ -108,17 +108,17 @@ Identify topics from the following list: - __If changes have been made in a specific jurisdiction, mention it in the memo. Do not mention jurisdiction when changes have been made globally.__ - If you write in a different language than the detected change, always look for citations in the version of the document that matches the language of writing if it exists instead of translating them yourself. - __Use British English throughout__ - - “organisation” and not “organization” + - ‘organisation’ and not ‘organization’ - No full point in abbreviations - See also - [Guardian style guide](https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-style-guide-a) - - *New Hart's Rules. The Oxford Style Guide*, 2014 + - *New Hart’s Rules. The Oxford Style Guide*, 2014 **Example** > OpenAI [specified](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/GenAI-versions/commit/30f1df7d18676c57a0ae1c43c3ccdfc264535cb3) that, as far as European (EEA and Swiss) developers were concerned, their Agreement is with OpenAI Ireland Ltd. OpenAI stopped acting as a separate controller of personal data, and developers now have to present a privacy notice to their users prior to processing their data. > -> OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins “located” in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. +> OpenAI also extended export restrictions to plugins ‘located’ in countries embargoed or sanctioned by the US. This provision previously concerned only plugin owners. > > OpenAI Ireland Ltd is a Dublin-based subsidiary of OpenAI [set up](https://openai.com/blog/introducing-openai-dublin) in 2023. @@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: > > *Instagram ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ March 28, 2022* > -> On March 28, Instagram [updated](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/1be4b836e3012344558b60d8f9f871bc42cfa4ca?short_path=c108c01#diff-c108c013f0b8769389f20259465cb81324e805f4334bcda6931344e16f999441) its intellectual property community rules, prohibiting the posting of content that “facilitates copyright infringement through unauthorized devices or services.” The text presents a list of cases in which users would risk infringing the copyright of a third party or even merely “facilitating” such infringement, even if they did not intend to do so. After the previously listed cases, which include “you purchased or downloaded the content” or “you saw others post the same content,” Instagram adds that users risk infringing copyright if they “use an unauthorized streaming device or service (examples: a ‘jailbroken’ or ‘loaded’ app or service).” +> On March 28, Instagram [updated](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/1be4b836e3012344558b60d8f9f871bc42cfa4ca?short_path=c108c01#diff-c108c013f0b8769389f20259465cb81324e805f4334bcda6931344e16f999441) its intellectual property community rules, prohibiting the posting of content that ‘facilitates copyright infringement through unauthorized devices or services.’ The text presents a list of cases in which users would risk infringing the copyright of a third party or even merely ‘facilitating’ such infringement, even if they did not intend to do so. After the previously listed cases, which include ‘you purchased or downloaded the content’ or ‘you saw others post the same content,’ Instagram adds that users risk infringing copyright if they ‘use an unauthorized streaming device or service (examples: a “jailbroken” or “loaded” app or service).’ ## Contextualisation (optional) @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: > > *Facebook ▪ Community Guidelines ▪ June 13, 2022* > -> The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [expanded](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also “any activity” related to such acts. +> The section on child exploitation for both Facebook and Instagram [expanded](https://github.com/OpenTermsArchive/france-elections-versions/commit/0396436542fa7ef8dd8ae4dd02ff0ed5500e08a2) to cover not only publications that exploit minors, but also ‘any activity’ related to such acts. > > This opens up the question of moderation of private discussions, as social platforms show difficulties in managing content related to child abuse —as recently as late March, the New York Times [showed](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/business/meta-child-sexual-abuse.html) that moderation remains very light in this area, even though platforms are supposed to list this type of content and [report it](https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23005576/facebook-content-moderators-child-sexual-abuse-material-csam-policy) to authorities. From 80139e43a7525f721506bd0219ede30e8ce3118a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:18:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Fix closing quotation marks --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index d45eaa74..c1233e10 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: - 140 characters maximum. - Use the name of the service as the subject. - Write in the present tense. -- Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. ‘Microsoft expands reach’ rather than ‘Reach expanded by Microsoft‘). + - Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. ‘Microsoft expands reach’ rather than ‘Reach expanded by Microsoft’). - Describe the policy change, not the name of the document. This information will be given in the metadata below. - Use no punctuation. - Use international title casings (i.e. only the first letter of the leading word should be in capital). @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: ## Service name -- Write the service name and not the company name, e.g., ‘Facebook’ rather than ‘Meta‘. +- Write the service name and not the company name, e.g., ‘Facebook’ rather than ‘Meta’. **Examples** From 06b6a0c49219f01b62c18f98180cf6e578e8c6f3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:20:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/11] Fix casing --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index c1233e10..4bb5b255 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ A memo has: - a title, - metadata (service name, term type and modification date), -- Paragraphs describing the changes, -- Optional paragraphs providing context for the changes. +- paragraphs describing the changes, +- optional paragraphs providing context for the changes. Each item is explained in detail. From f365f5c3347b990967277f4f4a23fcf750c4cf4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: duong tam kien Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2026 12:21:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 11/11] Remove unwanted change --- content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md index 4bb5b255..fb1e0841 100644 --- a/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md +++ b/content/analysis/reference/copywriting.md @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Identify topics from the following list: - 140 characters maximum. - Use the name of the service as the subject. - Write in the present tense. - - Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. ‘Microsoft expands reach’ rather than ‘Reach expanded by Microsoft’). +- Prefer active phrasings over passive (e.g. ‘Microsoft expands reach’ rather than ‘Reach expanded by Microsoft’). - Describe the policy change, not the name of the document. This information will be given in the metadata below. - Use no punctuation. - Use international title casings (i.e. only the first letter of the leading word should be in capital).