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Accuracy
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Privacy
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Illegal content
We remove content that is illegal, defamatory, or that infringes intellectual property. Serious violations are reported to authorities.
Moderation
Moderation is handled by IST World editors. Removal decisions are final; if you believe a decision was wrong, contact editorial@ist-world.com.