Core Principles

1. Respect & Kindness

Treat all community members with dignity and respect. We celebrate diversity and welcome users from all backgrounds.

2. Authenticity

Be genuine. Impersonation, fake accounts, and misleading information undermine trust.

3. Safety First

Report content or behavior that makes you feel unsafe. We take all reports seriously.

4. Quality Content

Share music and content that enhances the listening experience for everyone.

Prohibited Content & Behavior

🚫 Harassment & Abuse

• Threats, intimidation, or incitement of violence
• Bullying, stalking, or targeted harassment
• Hate speech based on race, religion, gender, orientation, disability, or ethnicity
• Doxxing or sharing private information without consent

🚫 Explicit & Harmful Content

• Pornographic or sexually explicit material
• Content depicting or promoting violence
• Content exploiting or endangering minors
• Promotion of self-harm or suicide
• Graphic or disturbing imagery

🚫 Illegal Activities

• Promotion of illegal drugs or substances
• Sale of weapons or contraband
• Fraudulent schemes or scams
• Money laundering or financial crimes
• Any content promoting illegal activity

🚫 Spam & Manipulation

• Unsolicited commercial content or advertisements
• Artificially inflating play counts or engagement
• Bot accounts or automated behavior
• Misleading links or phishing attempts

🚫 Intellectual Property Violations

• Uploading copyrighted music without permission
• Trademark infringement
• Plagiarism or claiming others' work as your own

🚫 Platform Abuse

• Attempting to hack, breach security, or exploit vulnerabilities
• Interfering with other users' access
• Creating multiple accounts to evade bans
• Manipulating or circumventing platform features

Reporting & Moderation

How to Report

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

1. Click the "Report" button on the content or user profile
2. Select the violation category that best fits
3. Provide a brief description
4. Submit your report

What Happens Next

• Review: Our moderation team reviews reports within 24-48 hours
• Action: If a violation is confirmed, appropriate action is taken
• Notification: Reporters receive updates on serious cases
• Appeal: Users may appeal moderation decisions

Moderation Actions

Depending on severity and frequency of violations:

• Warning: First-time minor violations
• Content Removal: Violating content is deleted
• Temporary Suspension: 7-30 day account suspension
• Permanent Ban: Account and data permanently removed
• Legal Action: Serious violations may be reported to authorities

Best Practices

Content Creator Guidelines

If you upload music, podcasts, or videos:

• Ensure you have rights to all uploaded content
• Provide accurate metadata (titles, artists, descriptions)
• Use appropriate content warnings when necessary
• Respond professionally to feedback
• Do not engage in artificial promotion or manipulation

Privacy & Safety Tips

• Never share personal information publicly (address, phone, financial details)
• Use strong, unique passwords
• Be cautious of unsolicited messages or requests
• Report suspicious accounts
• Review privacy settings regularly

Updates to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated to reflect evolving community standards and platform capabilities. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.

Questions?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification, please contact us through:

• AI Help Center (in your account)
• Support ticket system
• Community forum (coming soon)