Fair Use Society Charter

Plain Language

What we stand for

• Dignity online: Humans don’t become “less human” when they log in.
• Fair use matters: Criticism, commentary, education, and journalism must remain possible.
• Due process principles: When decisions impact access or speech, transparency and appeals matter.
• Privacy & safety: People deserve reasonable privacy and protection from harassment and doxxing.
• Evidence over noise: Claims should be documented, time-stamped, and testable.
• Non-partisan civil society: This is about rights and fairness, not party allegiance.

Formal

Declaration

We affirm that human dignity, civil liberty, and fair participation in modern life extend into digital space. We recognize that the internet functions as infrastructure for speech, commerce, education, community, and access to services. We promote lawful expression, fair use doctrine, privacy-respecting practices, and documentation standards that preserve truth. We reject dehumanization, collective punishment, and opaque systems that deny meaningful understanding or recourse. We build tools and references for people to act wisely, document accurately, and advocate peacefully.

Scope: Educational and informational. Not legal advice.