Guidelines for maintaining a safe and collaborative community

About these Guidelines

Our platform aims to provide a safe space where users can freely share knowledge and interact. These guidelines establish common standards to ensure all community members can use the platform comfortably. All users are expected to understand and respect these guidelines.

Core Values

Our community is operated based on the following values. We expect all users to share and practice these values.

Respect

Treat all community members with respect and honor diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Integrity

Value truth and strive to share accurate information.

Collaboration

Promote community growth through knowledge sharing and mutual support.

Safety

Cooperate to maintain an environment where everyone can participate with peace of mind.

Content Guidelines

All content shared on the platform must comply with the following guidelines.

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited:

Content that promotes or encourages illegal activities
Content containing hate speech, discrimination, or violence
Content harmful to minors
Fraudulent or misleading content
Content that inappropriately exposes personal information
Content that infringes on copyright or other intellectual property rights
Spam or content primarily for commercial advertising

Content Citation and Sources

When sharing others' work or information, please cite appropriately and specify the source. This is important to respect the original authors and enhance the reliability of information. We recommend including links to the original authors or publishers when possible.

Behavior Guidelines

All interactions within the community should be based on a spirit of mutual respect and understanding. Following these behavior guidelines will help maintain a safe and productive environment for everyone.

Recommended Behavior

Show respect and consideration for other members
Respect diverse opinions and perspectives
Provide constructive feedback
Base your opinions on evidence and facts during discussions
Acknowledge and apologize if you make a mistake
Welcome and support new members

Prohibited Behavior

Harassment or bullying
Personal attacks or insulting comments
Trolling or intentional provocation
Spam or excessive self-promotion
Collecting or publishing other users' personal information
Using multiple accounts (sockpuppets)
Attempting to exploit or manipulate the system or services

Tips for Constructive Discussion

Here are some tips to promote healthy and productive discussions:

Focus on the topic of discussion and avoid digressions
Understand the other person's opinion fully before responding
Stay calm and avoid becoming emotional
Share your opinions instead of imposing them
Respect those with different opinions
Take a temporary break from the discussion when necessary

Reporting Issues

If you encounter content or behavior that violates the guidelines, please report it promptly. Reports are taken seriously and will be addressed appropriately.

Reporting Methods

Reporting Content: Click the "Report" button near the problematic content.
Reporting Users: Select the "Report" option on the user's profile page.
Email Reporting: For detailed reports, send an email to support@platform.com.

For Effective Reporting

When making a report, including the following information will allow for faster and more effective response:

Specific description of the problematic content or behavior
Relevant URLs or evidence (if possible)
When the issue occurred (date and time)
Which guideline you believe has been violated

Emergency Risks

If you believe someone is in danger or a situation requires urgent response, please contact local emergency services (such as police) in addition to platform moderators. Life-threatening situations should be reported to the appropriate authorities first.

Guideline Enforcement Policy

Violations of community guidelines are addressed in various ways. The response is determined based on the severity of the violation, history of violations, and impact on the community.

Violation Level	Response Measures	Examples
Minor	Warning Content removal	Inappropriate language, off-topic discussions
Moderate	Temporary access restrictions Partial feature restrictions	Spam behavior, repeated minor violations
Severe	Long-term access restrictions Account suspension	Harassment, exposure of personal information
Critical	Permanent account termination Potential legal actions	Illegal activities, serious threats, persistent harassment

Recovery Process

Users who have received access restrictions may be provided with a recovery process depending on the situation:

Account reassessment after the restriction period ends
Submission of an appeal demonstrating understanding and reflection on the violation
Review of community guidelines as needed
Monitoring of behavior for a certain period after recovery

Note: Moderation team decisions are made with the health and safety of the entire community as the top priority. We strive to apply all decisions fairly and consistently, but the specific circumstances of each case are also taken into consideration.

Need Help?

If you have questions about community guidelines or need guidance on a specific situation, please contact our support team.

Community Guidelines