Community Guidelines

Last updated: July 27, 2025

1. General Principles

All community members are expected to:

• Treat others with respect and kindness
• Consider the impact of your words and actions
• Respect differences of opinion, background, and identity
• Use our platform's features responsibly
• Report content that violates these guidelines

2. Flag System Usage

Our yellow and green flag system is designed for constructive feedback, not harassment or bullying. When using flags:

• Be Fair: Use flags based on genuine experiences and perceptions, not for personal vendettas
• Be Constructive: Yellow flags should highlight genuine concerns, not trivial matters
• Be Honest: Green flags should genuinely reflect positive traits
• Remember the Person: Even though flags are anonymous, they impact real people

Note: Systematic flagging to harm someone's profile will be detected and may result in account suspension.

3. Post Content

When creating posts asking for feedback:

• Be authentic and honest about the scenarios you describe
• Respect privacy - do not include personally identifiable information about others
• Frame questions in a way that invites constructive feedback
• Accept different perspectives gracefully
• Do not post content solely to provoke negative reactions

4. Comments

When commenting on posts:

• Be respectful and constructive
• Stay on topic
• No harassment, bullying, hate speech, or personal attacks
• Explain your reasoning rather than making dismissive statements
• Consider alternative viewpoints

5. Prohibited Content

The following content is not allowed on our platform:

• Bullying and Harassment: Targeted abuse, threats, or intimidation
• Hate Speech: Content that attacks people based on protected characteristics
• Violence: Content promoting or glorifying violence
• Self-Harm: Content promoting or encouraging self-harm
• Spam: Repetitive, unwanted, or commercial content
• Impersonation: Pretending to be someone you're not
• Misinformation: Deliberately false information designed to harm
• Illegal Content: Content that violates applicable laws
• Adult Content: Explicit sexual content or nudity
• Privacy Violations: Sharing others' private information without consent

6. Anonymous Features

While our platform includes anonymous features, anonymity is not a shield from responsibility:

• All anonymous actions are still bound by these guidelines
• We maintain internal records of who gives flags for moderation purposes
• Patterns of abusive behavior will be detected even if individual actions are anonymous
• Anonymity is designed to encourage honest feedback, not harassment

7. Relationship Status Labels

Our platform includes modern relationship status options like "Ghosting," "Situationship," etc. When using these:

• Choose labels that honestly reflect your situation
• Do not use status labels to mock or shame others
• Remember that these labels contribute to your overall profile presentation

8. Following and Interactions

When following and interacting with other users:

• Respect boundaries - if someone seems uncomfortable with your interactions, step back
• Do not create multiple accounts to circumvent blocks
• Report genuinely concerning behavior rather than engaging in arguments

9. Profile Content

Your profile should:

• Represent you authentically
• Not contain hate speech, harassment, or prohibited content
• Not impersonate others
• Not contain misleading information designed to harm others

10. Enforcement

We enforce these guidelines through:

• Reporting: Users can report violations
• Content Moderation: We review reported content and take appropriate action
• Interventions: Actions ranging from warnings to account termination
• Transparency: We strive to be clear about our decisions
• Appeals: You may appeal enforcement actions if you believe a mistake was made

Potential actions for violations include:

• Content removal
• Warning notices
• Temporary feature restrictions
• Temporary account suspension
• Permanent account termination

11. Changes to Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines as our platform evolves. Major changes will be announced through in-app notifications. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these guidelines, please contact us at community@flexocial.com.