User:Anon126/Guide for contributors with close connections/Conflict of interest

Introduction What is this guide? Conflicts of interest What is a close connection? A conflict of interest? Principles What Wikipedia is, and is not First steps Before you start editing New article How to write a new article about your subject Existing article What to do about an existing article on your subject Sourcing How to provide information on Wikipedia Copyright Avoiding copyright mishaps Copyright for text Copyright policies for text Copyright for images Copyright policies for images Linking What links we like (and don't like) Getting help Have any more questions?

You have a close connection to something when you are involved with it, affiliated with it, or have an interest in it that affects what you want to write. You most likely have a close connection with: Yourself Your group, business, or charity (and its competitors) Your family and friends If a close connection leads you to contribute in a way that doesn't improve Wikipedia, you are said to have a conflict of interest. Contributing with a conflict of interest is highly discouraged, and it can lead you to being blocked from editing. And, if you or your closely connected subject is well-known, it can also lead to bad publicity. Next >>