# llms.txt for https://www.protocols.io

# Public research content:
# Public protocols, documentation, and static resources are available for
# indexing and retrieval to support search and AI-generated responses.
# This content MAY be used for inference-time access (e.g., retrieval-augmented generation),
# but MUST NOT be used for model training or fine-tuning.

allow: /view/
allow: /help/
allow: /about/
allow: /sitemaps/

# Canonical source
preferred_canonical: https://www.protocols.io

# AI usage policy:
# - Allowed: indexing, crawling, and retrieval for generating responses
# - Allowed: citation and referencing in outputs
# - Prohibited: use of this content for training, fine-tuning, or improving models
#   (including pretraining, post-training, or reinforcement learning)

# Licensing note:
# Public protocols may be published under Creative Commons or similar licenses.
# These licenses govern human and research reuse, but DO NOT grant permission
# for machine learning training unless explicitly stated.

# Disallowed content:
# Private, authenticated, or user-specific content MUST NOT be accessed,
# indexed, or used for any purpose.

# API usage:
# If using the public API, only access endpoints returning public content.
# Respect rate limits and authentication requirements.

# Attribution guidance:
# When referencing protocols.io content in outputs, include:
# "Source: protocols.io protocol [Title], DOI: dx.doi.org/..."