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These instructions explain how to upload articles, documents, images, audio, video, and other research material to EpsteinWiki safely and consistently.

Uploading a file is a publication and preservation decision. Contributors must confirm the source, preserve the original, protect survivors and private individuals, check for duplicates, and create a safe public copy before anything becomes accessible through the site.

Snapshot

Upload taskRequired action
New articleCreate or submit a draft using the approved template
Existing articleEdit the existing draft or submit a correction
EFTA documentLink to the record through Epstein Data whenever available
Original evidencePreserve the received original outside the publication workflow
Public document copyUpload only the approved public use copy
ImageAdd title, caption, source, and alternative text
PDFConfirm provenance, redactions, page order, and searchable text
Audio or videoPreserve the original and upload an approved public copy
Duplicate fileUse the existing Media Library item or evidence link
Sensitive materialStop and request privacy or editorial review
Unverified materialSubmit as a lead rather than publishing it as evidence
Completed articleSave as a draft and request review unless the contributor has publishing authority

Purpose

The upload process protects:

  1. Evidence integrity.
  2. Survivor privacy.
  3. Source attribution.
  4. Document provenance.
  5. Site security.
  6. Media Library organization.
  7. Article consistency.
  8. Correction and version history.
  9. Public access.
  10. EpsteinWiki’s evidentiary credibility.

A contributor’s ability to upload a file does not automatically authorize public publication.

Contributor Access and Permissions

EpsteinWiki roles separately govern research, drafting, editing, reviewing, publishing, moderation, and administration.

Use the lowest level of access required for the task.

New contributors may:

  1. Submit research.
  2. Suggest edits.
  3. Correct links.
  4. Improve citations.
  5. Prepare article drafts.
  6. Submit evidence for review.
  7. Work within a reviewed draft process.

Additional access follows demonstrated care, accurate sourcing, respect for privacy, and consistent compliance with editorial standards.

Do not attempt to bypass access limits. If an upload control is unavailable, submit the material through the assigned editor or approved contributor process.

Contributor entry points include:

  1. For Contributors
  2. Become an Epstein Sleuth
  3. Contributor Instructions

WordPress notes that file upload features depend on user roles and capabilities. By default, some upload functions are available to administrators, editors, and authors. EpsteinWiki may apply additional permission limits.

What May Be Uploaded

Approved uploads may include:

  1. Article drafts.
  2. Public court records.
  3. Government records.
  4. Public legislative records.
  5. EFTA related evidence pages.
  6. Lawfully obtained correspondence.
  7. Public corporate and property records.
  8. Public financial records.
  9. Photographs with established provenance.
  10. Audio or video with a lawful source.
  11. Public use copies of preserved evidence.
  12. Screenshots used to document online material when the source and acquisition information are recorded.
  13. Corrections and replacement files.
  14. Research tables and indexes.
  15. Contributor created graphics approved for publication.

The material must serve a legitimate research, documentation, educational, or archival purpose.

What Must Not Be Uploaded

Do not upload:

  1. Child sexual abuse material.
  2. Unlawfully obtained intimate images.
  3. Malware or executable files.
  4. Password protected files from unknown sources.
  5. Files containing macros or active scripts.
  6. Login credentials.
  7. Private access tokens.
  8. Personal account recovery information.
  9. Unredacted survivor addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, or government identification numbers.
  10. Information identifying an unnamed survivor or minor.
  11. Sealed material obtained in violation of a court order.
  12. Medical information lacking a clear lawful and editorial basis for publication.
  13. Stolen personal data.
  14. Files altered to create a false impression.
  15. AI generated material presented as authentic evidence.
  16. Copyrighted material when the proposed use is not authorized, licensed, or otherwise legally supportable.
  17. Unverified accusations presented as established facts.
  18. Duplicate copies that serve no preservation or publication purpose.
  19. Files unrelated to EpsteinWiki’s mission.
  20. Personal notes or internal disputes.

If a file may contain illegal, exploitative, sealed, malicious, or dangerously identifying material, stop. Do not open, copy, upload, forward, or redistribute it. Notify the appropriate editor through the approved private channel.

Public Availability Does Not Automatically Permit Republishing

A file may be publicly accessible while still containing:

  1. Survivor information.
  2. Personal contact information.
  3. Medical information.
  4. Financial account information.
  5. Images of minors.
  6. Material placed online accidentally.
  7. Information that should have been redacted.
  8. Content subject to copyright limitations.
  9. Content that could expose a private individual to unnecessary harm.

The Department of Justice Epstein Library warns that the volume of released material may have resulted in the inadvertent publication of private or sensitive information.

EpsteinWiki must conduct its own privacy and publication review. Government publication does not eliminate editorial responsibility.

The Three Copy Rule

Evidence uploads should use three distinct copies when preservation and publication are required.

Preservation Master

The preservation master is the file exactly as received or downloaded.

Do not:

  1. Rename it if preserving the original filename is important.
  2. Edit it.
  3. Crop it.
  4. compress it.
  5. Add annotations.
  6. Run destructive redaction tools on it.
  7. Replace it with an OCR version.

Record its original filename, source, acquisition date, file size, and hash when possible.

Working Copy

The working copy is used for analysis.

Contributors may:

  1. Extract text.
  2. Perform OCR.
  3. Create page images.
  4. Add private research notes.
  5. Compare versions.
  6. Highlight passages.
  7. Generate transcripts.
  8. Examine metadata.

All processing should be documented.

Public Use Copy

The public use copy is the only version uploaded for public access.

It may include:

  1. Necessary redactions.
  2. Reduced file size.
  3. Accessible OCR text.
  4. Corrected page orientation.
  5. A descriptive publication filename.
  6. Captions or labels.
  7. Removal of dangerous metadata.
  8. Privacy protections.

Do not upload the preservation master when the public copy requires redaction or other protective processing.

The Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence recommends preserving evidence integrity and documenting the collection process.

EFTA Documents

When an EFTA document is already available through Epstein Data, link to the existing evidence record rather than uploading an unnecessary duplicate.

Preferred format:

EFTA02583955

Every EFTA reference should include:

  1. Exact EFTA identifier.
  2. Descriptive document title.
  3. Direct evidence link.
  4. Document date when known.
  5. Relevant page number.
  6. Document type.
  7. Source dataset when relevant.
  8. Sender and recipient for correspondence.
  9. A narrow explanation of what the record establishes.
  10. A statement of what it does not establish when readers could misinterpret it.

An EFTA number identifies the released record. It does not verify every statement inside the file.

If the direct evidence page is unavailable, use the Epstein Data search to locate the record before creating a new upload.

Before Uploading Any File

Complete the following review:

  1. Confirm the material is relevant to EpsteinWiki.
  2. Confirm the source.
  3. Confirm that possession and publication are lawful.
  4. Preserve the received original.
  5. Create a working copy.
  6. Calculate a hash when appropriate.
  7. Record the acquisition date.
  8. Record the original URL or transfer source.
  9. Search for an existing copy.
  10. Compare possible duplicates.
  11. Scan the file for malware.
  12. Check for active scripts, macros, or embedded files.
  13. Inspect metadata.
  14. Check for survivor and minor information.
  15. Check for addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, account numbers, signatures, and government identification numbers.
  16. Confirm that redactions are permanent.
  17. Create the public use copy.
  18. Confirm page order and orientation.
  19. Confirm that the publication filename is descriptive.
  20. Obtain additional review when required.

Malware and File Safety

Treat files from unknown senders, cloud links, anonymous tips, and compressed archives as potentially unsafe.

Before upload:

  1. Scan the file with an updated security tool.
  2. Confirm that the file type matches its extension.
  3. Avoid enabling macros.
  4. Avoid running executable content.
  5. Do not open unexpected shortcut files.
  6. Do not extract an archive directly into a shared evidence directory.
  7. Review archive contents before opening individual files.
  8. Preserve the original archive separately if it has evidentiary value.
  9. Record any security warning.
  10. Escalate suspicious material to an administrator.

Changing a filename extension does not make an unsafe file safe.

Do not upload executable programs, installer packages, scripts, or macro enabled office documents to the public Media Library.

Duplicate Check

Search before uploading.

Check:

  1. The WordPress Media Library.
  2. Epstein Data.
  3. The DOJ Epstein Library.
  4. Existing evidence pages.
  5. Existing person and organization pages.
  6. The document’s EFTA number.
  7. Original filename.
  8. File hash.
  9. Document title.
  10. Docket or exhibit number.
  11. Visible Bates numbers.
  12. Page count.

Files with different names may still be duplicates.

A duplicate may also be:

  1. A lower resolution copy.
  2. An OCR version.
  3. A cropped image.
  4. A copy embedded in a court exhibit.
  5. A repeated email chain.
  6. A file released in more than one dataset.
  7. A version with different redactions.

Do not delete a potentially material alternate version. Compare it and record any meaningful difference.

File Naming Rules

Preservation masters retain the original filename.

Public use copies should use descriptive filenames.

Use lowercase words separated by underscores unless an evidence identifier requires capital letters.

Avoid spaces, decorative symbols, and unexplained abbreviations.

EFTA Documents

Format:

EFTA02583955_nicholas_ribis_email_djt.pdf

Court Records

Format:

united_states_v_maxwell_1_20_cr_00330_doc_745.pdf

Evidence Images

Format:

EFTA00255028_page_014_evidence_image.jpg

Person Images

Format:

ghislaine_maxwell_public_event_2000.jpg

Audio

Format:

maxwell_interview_2025_07_25_part_01.mp3

Video

Format:

congressional_roundtable_epstein_survivors_2026_09_03.mp4

Contributor Graphics

Format:

epstein_network_levels_of_involvement_scale.png

Filenames should not include:

  1. “Final final.”
  2. “New version.”
  3. Contributor nicknames.
  4. Unsupported accusations.
  5. Survivor names that should remain private.
  6. Unnecessary personal information.
  7. Random character strings when a descriptive name is possible.

Use version numbers and dates when multiple approved versions must be retained.

File Types

Preferred public formats include:

  1. PDF for documents.
  2. JPG for photographs when lossless transparency is unnecessary.
  3. PNG for graphics, screenshots, and transparent images.
  4. WebP for approved web optimized images.
  5. MP3 for public audio when an original lossless file is preserved separately.
  6. MP4 for approved public video.
  7. CSV for structured public data when formulas or executable content are unnecessary.
  8. Plain text for transcripts or extracted text.

Office documents should normally be converted to a stable public PDF after the original has been preserved.

Do not publicly upload macro enabled documents.

WordPress supports several media and document formats, but the permitted types depend on the site configuration. The WordPress file attachment documentation explains that images, audio, video, documents, spreadsheets, and other supported media can be managed through the Media Library.

If WordPress rejects a file type, do not rename its extension to force the upload.

File Size

The maximum upload size depends on the current WordPress and hosting configuration.

WordPress displays the applicable upload limit in the Media Library and Site Health information. The WordPress Site Health documentation explains that the effective upload limit may depend on more than one server setting.

Before uploading a large file:

  1. Confirm that a direct source link would be preferable.
  2. Preserve the original separately.
  3. Create an optimized public use copy.
  4. Avoid repeated lossy compression.
  5. Confirm that text and evidence details remain readable.
  6. Confirm that audio remains understandable.
  7. Confirm that video still shows material details.
  8. Request administrator assistance when the file exceeds the displayed limit.

Do not divide a document into arbitrary pieces merely to bypass the upload limit. Split files only when the division is documented and does not remove context.

PDF Uploads

Before uploading a PDF:

  1. Confirm the source.
  2. Preserve the original.
  3. Check the page count.
  4. Confirm page order.
  5. Correct page rotation only in the public copy.
  6. Check for blank or missing pages.
  7. Confirm that redactions cannot be removed.
  8. Inspect document properties and metadata.
  9. Check for embedded attachments.
  10. Check for scripts or interactive content.
  11. Perform OCR when helpful.
  12. Compare OCR with the scanned pages.
  13. Create an accurate title.
  14. Add the source and evidence identifier to the article.
  15. Confirm that the PDF opens after upload.

OCR text is a research aid. It does not replace the scanned document.

The WordPress File Block can provide a download link and may offer an inline PDF display. Inline display should not replace a clear descriptive link to the document.

Image Uploads

Before uploading an image:

  1. Preserve the original image.
  2. Create a publication copy.
  3. Confirm the source.
  4. Confirm the identity of depicted people.
  5. Confirm the date and location when available.
  6. Inspect metadata.
  7. Check for manipulation.
  8. Check for survivor or minor identification.
  9. Crop only when the crop does not misrepresent context.
  10. Avoid repeated compression.
  11. Choose an appropriate public format.
  12. Add alternative text.
  13. Add a caption.
  14. Add a description.
  15. Record the EFTA identifier when applicable.

The Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence guidance for image authentication recommends preserving original imagery and applying processing only to a working copy.

WordPress Image Fields

The WordPress Image Block documentation allows contributors to manage the title, caption, alternative text, and description.

Title

The title identifies the media item inside the Media Library.

Example:

Ghislaine Maxwell at a Public Event in New York

Caption

The caption provides visible context for readers.

Example:

Ghislaine Maxwell photographed at a public event in New York. Date and photographer should be included when verified.

Alternative Text

Alternative text explains the meaning or purpose of the image for people who cannot see it.

Example:

Ghislaine Maxwell speaking at a public event in New York.

Do not begin with “image of” unless the fact that it is a photograph, scan, diagram, or screenshot is important.

Description

The description may include:

  1. Source.
  2. Date.
  3. Location.
  4. Photographer.
  5. EFTA identifier.
  6. Copyright or licensing information.
  7. Relevant evidence context.
  8. Processing performed on the public copy.

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative provides guidance for meaningful alternative text.

Featured Images

Every major person, organization, court case, investigation, and guide page should use an approved featured image when one is available.

Featured images must:

  1. Match the article subject.
  2. Follow the approved EpsteinWiki visual template.
  3. Use the correct color system when a specialized template applies.
  4. Avoid sensational imagery.
  5. Protect survivors and minors.
  6. Include alternative text.
  7. Include source information when the image is evidentiary.
  8. Display correctly on desktop and mobile devices.

Do not use an evidence image as decoration when publication could expose private or traumatic material.

Audio Uploads

Before uploading audio:

  1. Preserve the original recording.
  2. Record its source.
  3. Record the acquisition date.
  4. Calculate a hash when appropriate.
  5. Determine whether consent or recording laws may apply.
  6. Identify the speakers only when supported.
  7. Check for survivor names and private information.
  8. Create a redacted public copy when needed.
  9. Keep an unedited preservation master.
  10. Document every edit.
  11. Prepare a transcript when practical.
  12. Mark uncertain words in the transcript.
  13. Confirm that the public file plays correctly.
  14. Add a content warning when necessary.

The transcript must be labeled as a transcript. It must not silently replace the recording.

WordPress provides an Audio Block for uploading or selecting audio through the Media Library.

Video Uploads

Before uploading video:

  1. Preserve the original file.
  2. Record provenance and acquisition details.
  3. Calculate a hash when appropriate.
  4. Check for edits, missing segments, or altered frame rates.
  5. Identify the speakers and location only when supported.
  6. Review every visible frame for private information.
  7. Protect survivors and minors.
  8. Create a public use copy.
  9. Document cuts, blurring, muted audio, captions, or redactions.
  10. Prepare captions or a transcript when possible.
  11. Confirm that the video plays on desktop and mobile devices.
  12. Add a content warning when necessary.

The Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence video guidance recommends using a verified working copy and documenting processing so the work can be evaluated and reproduced.

Screenshots and Online Content

Screenshots are secondary captures of online material. They should not replace the original page when the original remains available.

A screenshot submission should record:

  1. Full page URL.
  2. Page or account title.
  3. Account name.
  4. Date and time captured.
  5. Time zone.
  6. Visible publication date.
  7. Contributor who captured it.
  8. Whether the page required authentication.
  9. Whether the content was edited or cropped.
  10. An archived copy when lawful and available.
  11. A hash for the original capture when appropriate.
  12. The surrounding context.

A cropped screenshot must not conceal information that changes the meaning.

Redaction Requirements

Redact only the public use copy.

Never overwrite the preservation master.

Review for:

  1. Survivor names.
  2. Names of minors.
  3. Home addresses.
  4. Personal telephone numbers.
  5. Personal email addresses.
  6. Government identification numbers.
  7. Financial account numbers.
  8. Medical information.
  9. Signatures.
  10. Private family information.
  11. Login credentials.
  12. Images identifying protected individuals.

Redaction must permanently remove the underlying information. A black rectangle placed over searchable text may not be secure.

After redaction:

  1. Save a new public copy.
  2. Reopen the file.
  3. Attempt to select or search the redacted text.
  4. Inspect document properties.
  5. Check embedded images and attachments.
  6. Confirm that thumbnails do not reveal the information.
  7. Ask a second person to review the file.
  8. Record what was redacted and why.

Do not guess at or reconstruct government redactions.

Uploading Through the WordPress Media Library

Authorized contributors may upload approved public use files through the Media Library.

Step 1: Open the Media Library

From the WordPress dashboard, select Media and then Library.

The WordPress Media Library documentation explains that uploaded media can be searched, filtered, viewed, and edited from this screen.

Step 2: Search for an Existing File

Search by:

  1. EFTA number.
  2. Filename.
  3. Document title.
  4. Person name.
  5. Case name.
  6. Docket number.

Do not upload a duplicate when the approved file already exists.

Step 3: Select Add New

Choose Add New or the available upload option.

If the control is unavailable, the account does not have the required permission. Submit the file to the assigned editor.

Step 4: Upload the Public Use Copy

Upload the approved publication copy.

Do not upload the preservation master when the file contains material that should not be public.

Step 5: Complete the Media Fields

Enter:

  1. Title.
  2. Caption.
  3. Alternative text for images.
  4. Description.
  5. Source information.
  6. EFTA or document identifier.
  7. Date.
  8. Relevant privacy or processing information.

Step 6: Copy the Media URL

Use the Media Library’s copy URL function when the article needs a direct file link.

Step 7: Test the File

Open the file from its uploaded URL.

Confirm:

  1. The file opens.
  2. Every page loads.
  3. The correct version was uploaded.
  4. Redactions remain secure.
  5. Audio or video plays.
  6. The filename is correct.
  7. The file is readable on mobile devices.

Adding a File to an Article

Use the appropriate WordPress block.

Documents and PDFs

Use a descriptive text link or File Block.

Example:

Read EFTA02583955 through Epstein Data

Do not label a link only as “click here” or “download.”

Images

Use the Image Block and complete the alternative text and caption fields.

Audio

Use the Audio Block when direct hosting has been approved.

Video

Use the Video Block or an approved external embed.

External Evidence

When a reliable external evidence page already exists, link to it rather than creating an unnecessary local duplicate.

Uploading a New Article Draft

Step 1: Confirm That the Page Does Not Already Exist

Search the Knowledge Base using:

  1. Full name.
  2. Alternate name.
  3. EFTA number.
  4. Organization name.
  5. Case name.
  6. Docket number.
  7. Document title.

Update an existing page rather than creating a duplicate.

Step 2: Select the Correct Template

Use the approved template for:

  1. Person.
  2. Organization.
  3. Evidence.
  4. Court case.
  5. Timeline.
  6. Investigation guide.
  7. Sleuth Report.
  8. Category page.

Step 3: Enter the Title

Use a neutral and searchable title.

Do not use clickbait or unsupported accusation language.

Step 4: Add Category and Keywords

Place Category and Keywords at the top of the draft.

Use established categories and tags.

Step 5: Add the Article Content

Paste the complete article using:

  1. One H1 title when the editor does not create it automatically.
  2. H2 headings for major sections.
  3. H3 headings for subsections.
  4. Exactly one separator between major H2 sections.
  5. Clean embedded links.
  6. Short paragraphs.
  7. Required evidence limitations.

Follow the Formatting Rules.

Step 6: Add Evidence Links

Link EFTA records through Epstein Data whenever available.

Add court filings, government records, testimony, and other original sources beside the claims they support.

Step 7: Add the Featured Image

Select the approved image and confirm its alternative text, caption, source, and display.

Step 8: Complete the SEO Fields

Add:

  1. SEO title.
  2. Slug.
  3. Meta description.
  4. Focus keyphrase.
  5. Secondary keyphrases.
  6. Tags.

Step 9: Preview the Page

Check:

  1. Heading structure.
  2. Separator lines.
  3. Paragraph spacing.
  4. Tables.
  5. Quotations.
  6. Images.
  7. File links.
  8. Mobile readability.
  9. Source placement.
  10. SEO fields.

Step 10: Save as a Draft

Save the article as a draft unless the account has explicit authority to publish that type of page.

Step 11: Request Review

Send the article through the assigned editorial workflow.

Do not publish a serious allegation involving a living person without a second editorial review.

Updating an Existing Article

Do not create a new page when the subject already has an article.

Before editing:

  1. Review the current page.
  2. Check its revision history.
  3. Identify the exact change needed.
  4. Preserve existing sourced information.
  5. Add the new evidence.
  6. Update affected sections.
  7. Check related pages.
  8. Record material corrections.
  9. Preview the entire article.
  10. Submit the revision for review.

Do not replace a file silently when the old version has evidentiary value.

Follow the Version Control Guide and Corrections Policy.

Upload Log

Material evidence uploads should have an upload record.

FieldRequired information
Evidence IDUnique internal identifier
EFTA numberExact identifier when applicable
Original filenameFilename as received
Public filenameApproved publication filename
SourceCourt, agency, website, person, or transfer
Source URLClean original link
AcquiredDate and time obtained
ContributorPerson who received or downloaded it
Original hashCryptographic hash when available
Public copy hashHash of the uploaded version when appropriate
File typePDF, JPG, PNG, MP3, MP4, CSV, or other
File sizeOriginal and public copy sizes
ProcessingOCR, rotation, compression, redaction, conversion, or editing
Privacy reviewReviewer and date
Malware reviewTool or process and date
Duplicate reviewExisting copies checked
Upload locationMedia URL or evidence page
Article linksPages using the file
ApprovalReviewer and date
VersionCurrent publication version

Chain of Custody

The upload log forms part of the evidence chain.

Record:

  1. Who received the file.
  2. When it was received.
  3. Where it came from.
  4. How it was transferred.
  5. Where the preservation master is stored.
  6. Who accessed it.
  7. What processing occurred.
  8. What redactions were made.
  9. Which version was uploaded.
  10. Who approved publication.
  11. Whether the public file was later replaced or removed.

Follow the Chain of Custody Protocol for evidentiary material.

Required Editorial Review

A second review is required before uploading or publishing:

  1. Survivor identifying information.
  2. Information about a minor.
  3. Medical or mental health information.
  4. Sexual abuse descriptions.
  5. Intimate images.
  6. Personal contact information.
  7. Sealed or restricted material.
  8. Unauthenticated leaks.
  9. Allegations involving a living person.
  10. Claims of evidence fabrication.
  11. Manipulated media.
  12. Audio obtained through a disputed recording process.
  13. Technical forensic conclusions.
  14. Level 4 or Level 5 involvement classifications.
  15. Replacements for previously published evidence.
  16. Corrections that materially change an article’s conclusion.

Common Upload Failures

Uploading the Only Copy

Never rely on the WordPress Media Library as the only copy of original evidence.

Uploading the Preservation Master

Do not publish the original when it contains information that requires redaction.

Renaming the Original

Preserve the received filename as part of the evidence record.

Uploading a Duplicate

Search by identifier, filename, hash, title, and subject before adding a new item.

Publishing OCR as the Original

OCR is extracted text. It is not the original document.

Using a Screenshot Instead of the Document

Locate and link the underlying record whenever possible.

Insecure Redaction

Covering text with a shape may leave the text accessible underneath.

Missing Alternative Text

Images must be accessible to readers who use screen readers.

Missing Provenance

A file without an identifiable source may be a lead, but it should not be represented as authenticated evidence.

Publishing Before Review

Saving a draft is not the same as receiving editorial approval.

Replacing a Material File Silently

Preserve the earlier version and document the reason for replacement.

Questions Contributors Must Answer Before Uploading

  1. Is the file relevant to EpsteinWiki?
  2. Is possession of the file lawful?
  3. Is publication lawful and ethical?
  4. Is the source documented?
  5. Has the original file been preserved?
  6. Has a working copy been created?
  7. Has a public use copy been created?
  8. Was the original filename recorded?
  9. Was a hash calculated when appropriate?
  10. Was the acquisition date recorded?
  11. Was the file scanned for malware?
  12. Does the file type match its extension?
  13. Does the file contain scripts, macros, or embedded attachments?
  14. Was the Media Library searched for duplicates?
  15. Was Epstein Data searched?
  16. Was the DOJ Epstein Library searched?
  17. Is there an EFTA identifier?
  18. Can the existing EFTA record be linked instead of duplicated?
  19. Does the file contain survivor information?
  20. Does the file identify a minor?
  21. Does it contain personal contact information?
  22. Does it contain medical or financial information?
  23. Are all necessary redactions permanent?
  24. Did a second person inspect the redacted copy?
  25. Is the publication filename descriptive?
  26. Are the title and description complete?
  27. Does the image have alternative text?
  28. Does the image have an accurate caption?
  29. Is the source credited?
  30. Does the PDF open correctly?
  31. Are all pages present and in order?
  32. Does audio or video play correctly?
  33. Were all edits and conversions documented?
  34. Is the correct article template being used?
  35. Are Category and Keywords at the top?
  36. Are separator lines placed between every major H2 section?
  37. Are all evidence links clean and functional?
  38. Are allegations and findings labeled separately?
  39. Has the article been previewed on desktop and mobile devices?
  40. Does the contributor have authority to publish?
  41. Has the file received the required editorial, privacy, legal, or technical review?
  42. Was the article saved as a draft when direct publication authority was not granted?

Related EpsteinWiki Guides

  1. Contributor Instructions
  2. Formatting Rules
  3. Version Control
  4. Chain of Custody Protocol
  5. Evidence Handling 101
  6. Epstein Files Evidence Framework
  7. Fact Checking and AI Detection Tools
  8. Disinfo and Manipulated Media Guide
  9. Content Classification Guide
  10. Editorial Standards
  11. Ethical Rules for Naming Public Figures
  12. Corrections Policy

Sources

  1. WordPress Media Library Documentation
  2. WordPress File Block Documentation
  3. WordPress Image Block Documentation
  4. WordPress Audio Block Documentation
  5. WordPress Video Block Documentation
  6. WordPress Image and File Attachments Documentation
  7. WordPress Site Health Documentation
  8. W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Images Tutorial
  9. Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence, Best Practices for Digital Evidence Collection
  10. Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence, Best Practices for Image Authentication
  11. Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence, Best Practices for Digital Forensic Video Analysis
  12. Department of Justice Epstein Library
  13. Epstein Data

Editorial Note

These instructions govern EpsteinWiki uploads and publication copies. They do not authorize contributors to access, retain, transmit, or publish illegal, sealed, private, or exploitative material.

The preservation master, working copy, and public use copy serve different purposes. Only the approved public use copy should be uploaded for public access.

When privacy, legality, authenticity, or safety is uncertain, stop the upload and request review.

Last reviewed: September 6, 2026

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