As an RF3 researcher, I affirm my commitment to lawful, ethical, and scientifically grounded research.
I operate in strict compliance with European, national, and international regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), MiFID II, MiCA, AMLD, DORA, and the AI Act, as well as similar regulations in other applicable jurisdictions.
I uphold the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as a foundation for all research involving data, automation, and decision-making systems.
I conduct research with academic integrity and adhere to established standards of scientific practice.
I do not engage in plagiarism, falsification, or misrepresentation.
I respect peer review and maintain transparency in methods, results, and authorship.My work serves the public interest.
I disclose conflicts of interest, protect the independence of the research process, and reject commercial or political interference that could distort outcomes.
AI systems I develop or evaluate must respect the integrity of nature, ecosystems, and all living beings on Earth. They must be legally compliant and aligned with principles of fairness, accountability, and safety.
I treat data with legal and ethical care, ensuring lawful basis, proportionality, and transparency in its use.
Where relevant, I integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into technical design and research evaluation, particularly in energy-intensive or infrastructure-related fields.
I document and share knowledge in accordance with open scientific standards, unless legal or contractual obligations require confidentiality.
Where personal or sensitive data is involved, I apply high standards of security and rights protection.
I recognise that RF3 research is collaborative, interdisciplinary, and oriented toward real-world application.
I contribute constructively to joint projects, enable reproducibility, and support responsible knowledge transfer to public, academic, and industrial stakeholders.
I understand that any breach of these principles may result in exclusion from RF3 research activities and, where appropriate, formal notification to regulatory or funding authorities.
I undertake to report serious violations and protect the integrity of the research environment.I accept this Honour Code as a condition of my affiliation with AI Research Factory 3.
every rf3 researcher must sign and respect this honor code