Submission Guidelines
These guidelines keep the archive useful, credible, and safe. The Compendium preserves reports and sources; it does not treat every submission as verified fact.
How submissions are handled
Submissions are sorted into the appropriate research lane. Some may become public case files, some may enter the Unclassified Ledger, and some may remain private review notes until stronger sources are found.
1. Keep claims and evidence separate
Describe what was reported, then list what supports it: source links, photos, recordings, dates, maps, witnesses, or publications.
2. Give provenance when possible
Where did the information come from? A newspaper clipping, book, website, firsthand witness, family story, government record, or field note all carry different weight.
3. Avoid private personal details
Do not include phone numbers, addresses, medical records, private accusations, or identifying details about living people unless they are already part of a public source.
4. Unverified is still useful
A weakly sourced report may still be worth preserving as a lead, especially if it has a location, date, or repeated motif. It will be labeled accordingly.
5. Corrections are welcome
If something is wrong, outdated, miscategorized, or poorly sourced, submit the correction and the source that supports the change.
6. Do not submit emergencies
This website is not monitored as an emergency service. Contact local authorities or appropriate services for urgent danger, missing persons, or health concerns.