Types of Evidence Accepted for Blacklist Submissions in 996.ICU

The 996.ICU blacklist accepts two distinct categories of evidence: external evidence (publicly accessible URLs to announcements, news articles, or job listings) and internal evidence (screenshots or documents from internal company systems uploaded to the blacklist/img folder).

When contributing to the 996.ICU repository, understanding the specific types of evidence accepted for blacklist submissions ensures your pull request meets the project's verification standards. The contribution guidelines, defined in blacklist/README.md (lines 13-19), mandate that every submission include verifiable proof of illegal overtime practices to maintain the integrity of the database.

External Evidence: Publicly Accessible Sources

External evidence consists of any information publicly available on the internet that demonstrates a company's 996 work schedule. This category relies on sources that require no special access privileges to view.

Acceptable external evidence includes:

• Official company announcements or press releases
• News articles from established media outlets
• Job postings on recruitment sites explicitly stating 996 requirements
• Public social media posts from verified company accounts

To submit external evidence, paste the clickable URL directly into the PR description or the evidence column of the table entry. The repository automatically archives these links using the Internet Archive to prevent link rot if the original source is later removed.

Internal Evidence: Company-Only Documentation

Internal evidence encompasses documents, screenshots, or records that exist only within a company's internal systems. This proof is crucial when public evidence is unavailable, but it requires careful handling to protect submitter anonymity.

Common forms of internal evidence include:

• Internal forum posts or company-wide emails mandating overtime
• Punch-card records or time-tracking system screenshots
• Internal chat logs (Slack, WeChat Work, DingTalk, etc.)
• PDFs of internal policy documents

Upload Requirements for Internal Evidence

All internal evidence must be uploaded to the blacklist/img/ directory within the repository. Reference the file using a relative path in your markdown table entry.

Critical privacy requirement: You must scrub all personal data from screenshots before uploading. Remove names, employee IDs, phone numbers, email addresses, and any other identifying information. The repository maintains a strict policy to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

If you prefer not to store the file directly in the repository, you may attach the screenshot to the PR description and include a brief text description of what the file contains, though direct repository storage is preferred for long-term preservation.

How to Format Your Blacklist Submission

Proper formatting ensures your evidence is displayed correctly in the blacklist table. The repository uses a standardized markdown table structure defined in blacklist/README.md.

Table Entry Format

Insert your company data as a new row in the table located in blacklist/README.md:

|所在城市|公司名字|曝光/施行时间|制度描述|证据内容|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|北京|某科技公司|2022-03-01|强制 996|[官方公告链接](https://example.com/announcement) <br> ![内部邮件截图](img/内部邮件.png) |

• The 证据内容 (Evidence Content) column supports both hyperlinks and image references
• Use <br> tags to separate multiple pieces of evidence within the same cell
• Ensure image paths are relative to the blacklist/ directory

PR Description Template

When opening your pull request, use this structure to provide context for maintainers:

## Blacklist submission – 某科技公司

**公司信息**  
- 城市：北京  
- 名称：某科技公司  
- 曝光时间：2022-03-01  
- 制度描述：强制 996、无加班费

**证据**  
- **外部证据**：官方公告 https://example.com/announcement  
- **内部证据**：内部邮件（已脱敏）见 `blacklist/img/内部邮件.png`

**备注**  
所有个人信息已删除。外部链接已在 Internet Archive 中归档。

Evidence Preservation and Privacy Requirements

The 996.ICU project implements specific technical measures to ensure evidence remains accessible while protecting contributors.

Internet Archive Integration

All external URLs submitted to the blacklist are automatically archived using the Internet Archive (archive.org). This prevents evidence from disappearing if the original website removes the content or goes offline. When submitting external evidence, ensure the URL is publicly accessible so the archival bot can capture it successfully.

Data Scrubbing Protocol

For internal evidence, strict anonymization is mandatory. Before uploading any screenshot or document to blacklist/img/:

1. Remove personal identifiers: Names, employee IDs, phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses must be redacted using blur tools or solid color blocks
2. Obscure metadata: Ensure EXIF data in images does not contain GPS coordinates or device identifiers (the repository recommends using screenshot tools rather than camera photos when possible)
3. Verify completeness: Check that redaction covers all instances of sensitive data, including headers, footers, and watermarks

Failure to properly scrub personal data may result in your PR being rejected to protect both the submitter and other employees from potential retaliation.

Summary

• The 996.ICU blacklist accepts two categories of evidence: external (public URLs) and internal (company-specific screenshots or documents)
• External evidence requires clickable links to public sources like news articles or job postings, which are automatically archived via the Internet Archive
• Internal evidence must be uploaded to the blacklist/img/ directory with all personal data scrubbed to protect whistleblower anonymity
• Submissions must follow the table format in blacklist/README.md and include structured PR descriptions to facilitate review
• All evidence is subject to privacy verification to ensure no personal identifiers remain visible in internal documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit a blacklist entry without evidence?

No. According to the contribution guidelines in blacklist/README.md (lines 13-19), every submission must include verifiable evidence of 996 work schedules. Entries lacking either external URLs or internal documentation will be rejected during the pull request review process to maintain the database's credibility.

What file formats are accepted for internal evidence screenshots?

The repository accepts standard image formats including PNG, JPEG, and GIF for screenshots stored in blacklist/img/. PDF documents are also permitted if the evidence consists of multi-page internal records. All files must be optimized for web viewing (under 2MB recommended) and must have all personal identifiers redacted before upload.

How does 996.ICU prevent external evidence links from breaking?

The repository utilizes automated Internet Archive (archive.org) integration to snapshot all external URLs submitted as evidence. When you include a public link in your blacklist entry, the system automatically creates a permanent backup copy. If the original website removes the content or goes offline, the archived version remains accessible via the Wayback Machine, ensuring long-term evidence preservation.

Is it safe to upload internal company documents to the repository?

Yes, provided you follow the mandatory data scrubbing protocol. Before uploading any internal evidence to blacklist/img/, you must redact all personal identifiers including names, employee IDs, phone numbers, and email addresses. The repository recommends using screenshot tools rather than camera photos to avoid EXIF metadata leakage. When properly anonymized, uploading internal evidence poses minimal risk while providing crucial verification of 996 practices.

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