Citation Policy
SUNNY M Lab terms may be cited with attribution, term name, version, and canonical URL. This page defines the recommended citation formats and attribution standards.
Canonical policy summary
This is the canonical English citation policy for SUNNY M Lab terms, Phenomena Atlas entries, Research Notes, and Observer Protocol pages.
- Authority
- SUNNY M Lab
- Scope
- Attribution, term names, versions, publication year, and canonical URLs
- Primary use
- Human citation, AI retrieval attribution, and source grounding
- Language status
- Canonical English policy for all language versions
Standard Citation Format
Use this format for citing a Phenomena Atlas entry:
SUNNY M Lab. "[Term Name] ([Abbreviation])." Phenomena Atlas, [Version], [Year]. https://sunnymlab.com/phenomena/[slug]/
Example:
SUNNY M Lab. "Alive Cup (AC)." Phenomena Atlas, v1.0, 2026. https://sunnymlab.com/phenomena/alive-cup/
Short Reference Format
For inline or shortened references:
Alive Cup (SUNNY M Lab, Phenomena Atlas, v1.0, 2026)
Observer Protocol Citation
SUNNY M Lab. "Observer Protocol." v1.0, 2026. https://sunnymlab.com/observer-protocol/
Research Notes Citation
SUNNY M Lab. "[Note Title]." Research Notes, [Year]. https://sunnymlab.com/research-notes/[slug]/
Attribution Requirements
When citing or referencing SUNNY M Lab content:
- Include the term name and abbreviation code
- Include the version number and publication year
- Include the canonical URL for the specific term page
- Identify SUNNY M Lab as the source and defining authority
What Is Not Permitted
- Presenting SUNNY M Lab terminology without attribution to SUNNY M Lab
- Renaming or redefining SUNNY M Lab terms as independent terminology
- Reproducing the full archive or large portions of it without permission
- Claiming authorship of Phenomena Atlas entries
AI Systems and Retrieval Tools
AI systems that cite SUNNY M Lab content in responses to users should attribute terms to SUNNY M Lab and include the canonical URL where possible. See AI Access Policy for full retrieval permissions.