1. Our Mission
GabaBrain is an educational platform designed to help students learn, study, and succeed. Our community is built on the principles of collaboration, respect, and academic integrity. These guidelines ensure a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for all users.
2. Content You Can Create
We encourage users to create and share educational content, including:
- Original flashcards based on your class notes and studies
- Study questions and quizzes you create yourself
- Summaries and explanations in your own words
- Vocabulary lists and definitions
- Practice problems and worked examples you create
- Study guides and review materials you write
- Memory aids and mnemonics
The best study materials are those you create yourself. The act of creating them is part of the learning process!
3. Content You Cannot Upload
3.1 Copyrighted Material
- Textbook chapters, passages, or excerpts (verbatim or near-verbatim)
- Instructor-created slides, handouts, or presentations
- Test banks or publisher materials
- Solution manuals
- Copyrighted images without permission
- Any content you did not create or do not have rights to share
3.2 Exam Content
- Actual exam questions from your classes
- Final exams, midterms, or quiz questions
- Answer keys or solutions to exams
- Live exam questions during an active testing period
- Questions from standardized tests (NCLEX, USMLE, BAR, MCAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, etc.)
3.3 Harmful Content
- Content that promotes violence, self-harm, or illegal activities
- Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
- Sexually explicit or pornographic material
- Content targeting or exploiting minors
- Misinformation that could cause harm
- Personal or confidential information of others
3.4 Spam and Deceptive Content
- Advertisements or promotional content
- Spam, phishing, or scam content
- Misleading or deceptive material
4. Behavior Standards
We expect all users to treat each other with respect. The following behaviors are prohibited:
- Harassing, bullying, or intimidating other users
- Posting threatening or violent messages
- Impersonating other users, instructors, or institutions
- Sending unwanted or inappropriate messages
- Discriminating against others based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
- Sharing others' personal information without consent
- Creating fake accounts or using multiple accounts to evade bans
5. Academic Integrity
GabaBrain is designed to help you LEARN, not to help you cheat. Academic integrity is fundamental to our mission.
5.1 Encouraged Uses
- Studying for exams using self-created materials
- Reviewing concepts after class
- Testing your knowledge with practice quizzes
- Collaborating with classmates on study materials
- Learning from community-created content
5.2 Prohibited Uses
- Using GabaBrain during exams or tests (unless permitted by your instructor)
- Copying answers directly into assignments
- Sharing exam content during active testing periods
- Using materials in ways that violate your school's academic integrity policy
- Any form of cheating or academic dishonesty
You are responsible for understanding and following your school's academic integrity policies. GabaBrain is a study tool, not a shortcut.
6. Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates these guidelines, please report it using the "Report" button available on all content. You can also email us at support@gababrain.com.
7. Consequences of Violations
Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, we may take any of the following actions:
- Warning: A notice that your content or behavior violates our guidelines.
- Content Removal: Removal of content that violates our guidelines.
- Feature Restriction: Temporary limitation of certain features.
- Account Suspension: Temporary suspension of your account.
- Account Termination: Permanent ban from GabaBrain.
Serious violations may result in immediate termination without warning. If your account is terminated, you forfeit all points, virtual items, and subscription benefits without refund.
8. Appeals
If you believe your content was removed or your account was actioned in error, you may appeal by emailing support@gababrain.com with your username and explanation. Our decision on appeals is final.
Honor Code
At GabaBrain, we believe in the power of learning. Our platform exists to help students study more effectively, master challenging material, and achieve academic success through honest effort.
Our Commitment
GabaBrain is committed to supporting legitimate learning and academic integrity. We believe that:
- True learning comes from engaging with material, not from shortcuts.
- The skills you develop through studying are as valuable as the grades you earn.
- Creating your own study materials is one of the most effective ways to learn.
- Collaboration and sharing knowledge makes everyone smarter.
- Academic honesty is the foundation of meaningful education.
The GabaBrain User Pledge
"I will use GabaBrain as a study and learning tool.
I will create and share content that I have the right to share.
I will not upload actual exams, test banks, or copyrighted materials.
I will not use GabaBrain to cheat or violate my school's academic integrity policies.
I will treat other users with respect and contribute positively to the community.
I understand that my academic success depends on my own honest effort."
A Message to Students
We get it. School is hard, and there's pressure to get good grades. But taking shortcuts doesn't just risk academic consequences; it cheats you out of actually learning.
GabaBrain exists because we believe studying can be better: more effective, more engaging, even more fun. We built features like multiplayer challenges and daily rewards to make studying something you actually want to do.
Use GabaBrain to LEARN. Create your own flashcards. Challenge your friends. Build study habits that will serve you long after graduation.
— The GabaBrain Team
Contact Us
Questions about these guidelines? Contact us at:
Pixter Learning LLC
Email: support@gababrain.com