NOTICE: The rules below have been carefully curated by Aelyn and Cerine. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden: do not reproduce, reword, or rearrange these words or ideas and present them as your own. These guidelines are the product of deliberate thought and care, and their integrity must be respected.

By proceeding below, you signify that you have read, comprehended, and accepted the following guidelines. Kindly note that these rules may evolve without prior notice, and you are therefore encouraged to revisit them periodically to remain apprised of any updates. Should you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, you are warmly invited to contact me at your convenience.

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   Keep it collective-focused.
   This directory celebrates online collectives that steward multiple projects under a single curatorial vision. Please refrain from submitting fanlisting collectives and web-archived sites to this directory. A collective need not occupy its own domain; what matters is the ethos of thoughtfully curating and presenting multiple works in concert. Websites marked as hiatus or inactive are welcome, granted the link to the site still works. If you are uncertain whether a site qualifies as a collective, you may consult the reference linked in this section for guidance. Furthermore, you are encouraged to submit collectives that are not your own—sharing discoveries is part of the joy of exploration. Should your site appear here and you wish for it to be removed, simply submit a request via the update form.

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   Respectful and lawful content only.
   Artistic and tasteful depictions of nudity are warmly welcomed. However, collectives containing strictly prohibited content—including sexually explicit materials, harassment or violent behavior, theft or plagiarism, impersonation, illegal or malicious activities, intrusive advertising, and hate or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, color, or national origin— will not be listed.

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   Dimensions 88x31 button is required to submit a site.
   Only .jpg, .gif, and .png file formats are accepted. The button should follow the standard 88x31 web button format so it can be displayed consistently alongside other submissions in the collective. Submitted buttons will be hosted on my server after passing moderation to ensure they meet the guidelines and are appropriate for listing. If you are the site owner, you are welcome to update or replace your collective's button at any time to reflect a preferred style, updated branding, or a new design.

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   No obligation to link back.
   Linking back to this site is not required. Our primary objective is to highlight and celebrate these collectives and the creativity of their creators. That said, providing a link can be advantageous: it signals credibility to search engines, enhances the visibility of listed sites, and facilitates the discovery of new collectives across the web. While entirely optional, including a link contributes to a more connected and discoverable community, supporting the broader sharing and promotion of these unique online spaces.

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   Button images must be self-hosted.
   If you choose to link to this directory using a button, please host the image on your own server or a third-party image host that permits image hosting. While hotlinking is not illegal, it is widely regarded as unethical and unprofessional. In practice, hotlinking appropriates content without permission and places additional strain on this site, potentially necessitating upgrades to accommodate increased demand.