Wikipedia's founding principles

Wikipedia's founding principles center on creating a free, reliable, and collaborative encyclopedia accessible to everyone. It emphasizes open editing, allowing anyone to contribute and improve articles, with the goal of sharing knowledge openly. The platform values neutrality, verifiability, and a neutral point of view, ensuring information is balanced and well-sourced. Wikipedia aims to foster a community of volunteers dedicated to maintaining quality, accuracy, and impartiality, promoting the dissemination of knowledge without influence from commercial or political interests. Its core principles uphold transparency and the collective effort to build a comprehensive, reliable resource for all.