| # | Criterion | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informed consent obtained | YES | Digital consent checkbox before participation |
| 2 | Voluntary participation | YES | Participants may close browser at any time |
| 3 | Right to withdraw | YES | Debrief includes withdrawal instructions |
| 4 | Anonymity maintained | YES | UUID-based IDs only; no PII collected |
| 5 | Minimal risk | YES | Task involves viewing UI mockups and clicking |
| 6 | Deception disclosed | YES | Debrief explains AI label manipulation |
| 7 | Debrief provided | YES | Available at study completion and as DEBRIEF.txt |
| 8 | Data security | YES | Data synced to Firebase Firestore with secure access rules |
| 9 | No vulnerable populations targeted | YES | 18+ adults only |
| 10 | Aggregate reporting only | YES | No individual results published |
| 11 | Contact information provided | YES | Researcher contact in consent and debrief |
| 12 | No physical or psychological harm | YES | Viewing interface designs only |
| 13 | Data retention policy | YES | Firebase cloud storage with configurable retention |
| 14 | Compensation disclosed | N/A | No compensation offered |
| 15 | Conflicts of interest | NONE | Academic research only |
- Level of risk: Minimal
- Type of deception: Mild (presence/absence of AI label not disclosed until debrief)
- Justification: Disclosure would invalidate the experimental manipulation
- Reviewed by: _______________
- Date: _______________
- Approval #: _______________
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