Data Statement Template

Use this template for datasets, benchmark fixtures, or examples linked from this repository.

Dataset Summary

• Name:
• Version:
• Maintainer:
• Source:
• Licence:
• Languages/dialects:
• Text domain:
• Collection period:

Collection Context

Describe who collected the data, why it was collected, and whether contributors or speakers gave consent for this use.

Annotation Process

• Label set:
• Annotator background:
• Number of annotators per item:
• Disagreement handling:
• Quality checks:

Intended Use

Describe the research or teaching uses the dataset supports.

Out-of-Scope Use

State uses that should be avoided, especially identity labelling, demographic inference, clinical judgement, or high-stakes automated decisions.

Known Limitations

Document class imbalance, dialect coverage gaps, domain mismatch, annotation uncertainty, code-switching limits, and any cultural context that may affect interpretation.

Privacy And Safety

Document personally identifiable information handling, redaction choices, retention policy, and whether the data can be redistributed.

Evaluation Notes

Describe recommended splits, metrics, baseline expectations, and failure cases that should be reported.