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= CAT Documentation =
This page serves as the central hub for all documentation related to contributing to and maintaining the Consumer Action Taskforce (CAT) Wiki. Here you'll find guidelines, templates, and resources for creating and editing content.

== Core Resources ==
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Core_Patterns|Core Patterns]] - Fundamental taxonomy and classification system
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Style_Guide|Style Guide]] - Writing standards and tone guidelines
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Talk_Page_Guidelines|Talk Page Guidelines]] - Guide and Etiquette for messaging with the Talk/Discussion system.
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Quick_start|Quick Start Guide]] - Getting started with contributing

== Content Guidelines ==
=== Article Types ===
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Company_Articles|Company Articles]] - How to document company practices and history
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Incident_Articles|Incident Articles]] - Documenting specific consumer-impacting events
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Theme_Articles|Theme Articles]] - Writing about broader consumer protection topics

=== Editorial Standards ===
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Sourcing|Sourcing Guidelines]] - Standards for citations and references
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Tone|Tone and Language]] - Maintaining appropriate voice and perspective
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Legal|Legal Considerations]] - Guidelines for discussing legal matters

== Technical Documentation ==
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Categories|Category System]] - How to use and maintain categories
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Template_Creation|Template Creation]] - Creating and modifying templates
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Formatting|Formatting Guide]] - Wiki markup and formatting standards

== Maintenance ==
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Quality_Control|Quality Control]] - Standards for reviewing and maintaining articles
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Archival|Archival Guidelines]] - Managing historical content
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Updates|Update Procedures]] - How to handle content updates

== Special Considerations ==
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Privacy|Privacy Guidelines]] - Handling sensitive information
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Verification|Verification Standards]] - Fact-checking and verification procedures
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Accessibility|Accessibility]] - Making content accessible to all users

== Contributing ==
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/New_Contributors|New Contributor Guide]]
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Best_Practices|Best Practices]]
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Documentation/Common_Issues|Common Issues and Solutions]]

== See Also ==
* [[Consumer Action Taskforce:About|About CAT]]
* [https://wiki.rossmanngroup.com/chat CAT Community Discord Portal]
* [[CAT:Help|Help Center]]

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