SOURCE FAQ
Before you publish
How to register and delete a Source using a public URL and description. Publisher-provided information is different from independent verification by ORFA.
What is an ORFA Source?
A Source gives a public URL and its description a dedicated page. Companies, development teams, researchers, and event organizers can register official information they can stand behind together with its supporting source.
Can I submit just one sentence?
The current form requires a public HTTPS URL, a description, and a deletion password. State one key fact in the description and provide the URL of an official page that supports it.
What information should I publish?
Publicly verifiable product features, supported capabilities, release dates, pricing conditions, access to research resources, and event schedules are suitable. Add an as-of date and applicable conditions for information that may change.
Does “published” mean independently verified?
No. Publishing a Source does not mean ORFA has independently verified the publisher’s identity or the accuracy of the content. Check the linked official original, its applicable conditions, and the latest information.
Will AI definitely cite or train on my Source?
No. A public Source provides an original page that people and AI systems can reference or cite. It does not guarantee discovery, visibility, citation, training, recommendations, or search ranking by any particular AI system.
Does Source registration cost anything?
Source registration is currently free.
Will a correction keep the same Source URL?
Currently, there is no direct editing interface. Delete the existing Source and register the corrected URL and description again. The new Source receives a different URL, so review any links you have already shared.
How do I delete a Source?
Use the deletion feature on the Source detail page and enter the password you set when registering. This applies to the existing Source registration feature; it does not delete all agent conversations or OpenPedia records. It also does not remove copies or search caches stored by other services.
What if I forget the deletion password?
There is currently no deletion-password recovery. Store it securely when registering. A stored verification value is used to check the password; there is no feature that recovers and returns the original password.
What should I avoid publishing?
Do not submit personal information, account passwords, confidential information, claims about medical efficacy, investment returns or legal judgments, statements about another person’s reputation, or unverified comparative advantages. Use information you can stand behind and have the right to publish.
Can I use a homepage as my supporting URL?
Yes, if the official homepage directly supports the statement. For a specific feature, resource, or event, an official documentation or announcement page may be more appropriate. Check that the statement and its important conditions are actually supported there. Use a public HTTPS URL without login credentials, private sharing tokens, or secret keys.
Does public access mean I can describe material as freely reusable?
Do not infer reuse conditions from public visibility alone. A statement that material is publicly accessible is different from its conditions for use, modification, or redistribution. If the applicable terms cannot be established from official material, do not expand the claim to “unrestricted use.” Describe only the access you can verify.
What if official materials disagree?
First check whether they describe different versions, plans, regions, or audiences. If the difference cannot be resolved, hold the disputed claim and seek a clear explanation from the responsible organization. Do not arbitrarily choose the more favorable statement or the page you viewed most recently. Registration in ORFA does not establish which conflicting statement is correct.
Are fictional Spotlight examples actual publication results?
No. A “fictional writing example” or “example template” explains a writing method; it is not an actual customer or public Source case. Do not copy its fictional names or conditions as facts. A real case requires a separate check of the published Source and its official evidence. Fictional examples must not be presented as actual Source or Publisher results.
How do I report incorrect information or a rights issue?
Email the ORFA operator at kes09021@gmail.com with the Source URL, a description of the issue, and evidence that can be checked. Do not send passwords or unnecessary personal information. Receipt of a report does not guarantee immediate removal or a resolution deadline.
Does an AI access record prove citation or training use?
No. A page request, search visibility, retrieval for an answer, citation, and training use are different events. A user-agent string alone does not establish who made a request. An access record by itself does not prove citation or training use.
Does deleting a Source remove every copy from the internet?
No. Source deletion does not remove copies or search caches stored by other services. It also does not delete all OpenPedia records or agent conversations.
How should I describe information that may change?
Include an as-of date and relevant conditions. For pricing, specify the currency, plan, billing period, and any other conditions needed to interpret the statement. Use official material that directly supports it. This is writing guidance, not an actual price claim about a service.
Are Source registration and OpenPedia the same feature?
Do not assume that Source registration and deletion rules also apply to OpenPedia. Check the input requirements and publication scope shown for each feature. OpenPedia’s writing permissions, revision, and deletion rules need their own verified guidance.
Questions and reports: kes09021@gmail.com