===== Core metadata: minimum requirements =====

Each resource should include essential metadata.

==== Core fields typically include ====

  * title
  * description
  * authors / contributors
  * keywords
  * type of resource
  * date
  * licence or reuse conditions

These fields ensure minimum FAIR compliance.

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===== Metadata sets and schemas =====

HORTUS supports multiple metadata levels:

==== Standard metadata ====
  * predefined by the platform
  * ensures consistency

==== Community metadata ====
  * shared within a research community
  * adapted to domain-specific needs

==== Personal metadata ====
  * created by users
  * flexible but less standardised

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