Community guidelines.
Community Guidelines for a Safe and Respectful Space
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can interact with respect and dignity. To maintain this safe environment, we have outlined the following guidelines. By using the platform, you agree to these rules.
Respect and Privacy
Be Courteous: Avoid rudeness, profanity, or insults.
Mind Your Tone: Stay respectful and avoid escalating conflicts.
Take Care with Your Writing: Avoid excessive use of all capital letters, repeated punctuation, or formatting that may be difficult to read.
Respect differing opinions and backgrounds.
Protect the privacy of yourself and others by avoiding the sharing of sensitive information.
Do not impersonate others or create fake profiles to deceive the community.
What Is Not Accepted in Our Community
To ensure safety and inclusivity, the following behaviors and content are strictly prohibited:
Harassment and Abuse: Threats, bullying, or any form of personal attacks.
Hate Speech and Discrimination: Content or language that promotes racism, sexism, homophobia, or any form of discrimination.
Illegal Activities: Posts promoting fraud, scams, illegal substances, or criminal behavior.
Explicit Content: Violent, graphic, pornographic, or other inappropriate material.
Misinformation: Sharing false or misleading content that could harm individuals or communities.
Spam and Overposting: Reposting the same message multiple times or engaging in spam-like behavior.
Commercial Intent: Posting messages or comments with the intent of advertising or promoting products or services.
Privacy Violations: Sharing personal information without consent or impersonating others.
Harmful Behavior: Encouraging self-harm, suicide, or any form of dangerous activity.
Unreliable Links: Sharing links to untrustworthy or malicious websites.
Proselytism and Propaganda: Sharing content aimed at imposing religious, political, or ideological views on others, or spreading propaganda, is strictly prohibited.
If you disagree with any moderation decision, you can contact us at contact@octopuscommunity.com for further review.
Responsible Content Sharing
Share accurate and factual information to prevent the spread of misinformation.
Ensure that the content you post adheres to local and international laws.
Only upload content you own or have permission to use, respecting intellectual property rights.
Avoid posting the same message multiple times, as this may be considered spam.
How We Handle Violations
Breaking these guidelines may result in the following actions:
Content removal for posts or comments that violate our policies.
Warnings or temporary account suspensions for minor infractions.
Permanent bans for repeated or severe violations.
Reporting and Moderation
Use our reporting tools to flag inappropriate content or behavior.
Allow moderators to handle reports rather than engaging in retaliatory actions.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to evolving these guidelines to meet new challenges and ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging community. Thank you for contributing to a positive experience for all.