ETHICS
Scope, boundaries, and responsible use of an independent civilian research platform.
Sentient Orbs is an independent civilian research platform focused on the open collection and analysis of publicly available or voluntarily submitted information.
The platform does not operate as a law-enforcement, intelligence, regulatory, or investigative body. Participation is voluntary, and all use of the platform must remain lawful, ethical, and non-interfering.
CORE PRINCIPLES
No Restricted Materials
Sentient Orbs does not solicit, accept, or retain classified, confidential, restricted, or proprietary materials of any kind.
Open & Lawful Sources
All information must originate from lawful public sources or voluntary civilian submissions made without obligation or coercion.
No Illegal Activity
The platform does not support or engage in hacking, intrusion, surveillance, or unauthorized access to systems, data, or communications.
No Official Channels
Sentient Orbs is not an official reporting channel for governments, military organizations, intelligence agencies, or affiliated contractors.
PLATFORM SCOPE
Within Scope
Civilian observers, researchers, and members of the public voluntarily sharing lawful observations or open-source material.
Outside Scope
Information intended for classified, regulatory, institutional, or official government channels.
- The platform is civilian, non-commercial, and independent.
- Submissions should reflect personal observation or lawful public material.
- The platform does not interfere with public or private operations.
- Content outside scope may be declined or removed.
MATERIAL OUTSIDE PLATFORM SCOPE
Examples of material not accepted include:
- Classified or restricted government documents
- Corporate internal communications
- Private or proprietary research
- Leaked or stolen materials
- Unauthorized screenshots, emails, or memos
- Anything obtained through breach or intrusion
Scope Notice
Material appearing to fall outside lawful or ethical boundaries may be declined, removed, or excluded from analysis. The platform does not provide protections for content submitted outside its stated scope.
DISCLAIMER
Sentient Orbs is not a journalistic, media, or investigative reporting organization.
- The platform does not accept leaks.
- It does not publish confidential or restricted materials.
- It does not operate as a news or investigative outlet.
- Its purpose is limited to open-source civilian research.
NEUTRALITY STATEMENT
Sentient Orbs does not endorse or oppose any government, military, corporate, political, or ideological organization. The platform maintains an independent, neutral position focused on civilian analysis.
QUESTIONS & CONCERNS
Questions or concerns regarding platform use may be submitted via the Contact Page.
Messages are reviewed in accordance with the platform’s stated scope and limitations.
