Explanatory essay about the Wikipedia:Conflict of interest page
If you have a close association with the subject of a Wikipedia article, and you wish to edit the article, you are bound by some restrictions. The short version:
- Be transparent about your conflict of interest.
- The practice of editing or creating articles about yourself, your family or friends, your organization, your clients, or your competitors is strongly discouraged.
- Post suggestions and sources on the article's talk page, or in your user space.
- The role of editors is to summarize, inform, and reference; not promote, whitewash, or sell.
- Article subjects require significant coverage in independent reliable sources.
- State facts and statistics; don't be vague or general.
- Take time to get sources and policy right.
- Get neutral, uninvolved, disinterested editors to review your suggestions.
- Respect the volunteer community's time; avoid making protracted or repeated requests.