REVIEWER ETHICS

Reviewer Ethics

As a reviewer for Client Brief, you play an important role in maintaining the integrity and quality of cloud architecture evaluation on this platform.

1. Professional Conduct

Reviewers must act with professionalism and respect at all times.

  • Provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback.
  • Avoid personal attacks, sarcasm, or dismissive language.
  • Focus feedback on architectural decisions, not the individual.

👉 Professional conduct ensures this platform respects both contributors and reviewers.

2. Confidentiality & Data Privacy

Client Brief respects user data and expects reviewers to do the same.

  • Do not share or disclose any user submission or confidential information outside this platform.
  • Treat all user content as private and intended solely for the review process.
  • Do not republish any content (screenshots, decisions, diagrams) without consent.

👉 Confidentiality protects users and builds trust in the review ecosystem.

3. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must avoid situations that could compromise impartial judgment.

  • Disclose any personal or professional connection you have with a submission.
  • Recuse yourself from reviewing work where there is a conflict.
  • Do not use the review process for personal gain or recruitment.

👉 This ensures fairness and objectivity throughout the review system.

4. Respectful Engagement

All interactions must be respectful and inclusive.

  • Avoid discriminatory language based on identity, background, or experience.
  • Focus on technical choices and reasoning, not assumptions about individuals.
  • Be open to clarifying your own feedback if requested professionally.

👉 Respectful engagement fosters a healthy learning environment for all.

5. Integrity in Evaluation

Reviewers should uphold the highest standards of integrity.

  • Evaluate based on rubric and context, not personal preferences alone.
  • If unsure, request clarification from the contributor rather than guess.
  • Provide honest feedback even if the result is uncomfortable.

👉 Integrity strengthens the credibility of every review outcome.

6. Reporting & Escalation

If you encounter behavior that violates platform guidelines or reviewer ethics:

👉 Clear reporting channels protect both reviewers and contributors.

These principles are designed to protect reviewers and maintain platform integrity.

Questions about ethics? Contact support@brief.syalva.cloud