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These are general community guidelines for social media platforms. SocialCare Support is an independent service and does not enforce these guidelines directly — we provide guidance and help you navigate issues on the platforms you use. To report a violation, use the in-platform report tools or submit a report to our team.

Rule 01

Be Kind and Respectful

Treat every person you interact with the way you want to be treated.

  • Constructive disagreement is fine; personal attacks are not.
  • Avoid language that demeans, threatens, or humiliates others.
  • Consider how your words may affect people from different backgrounds.
  • Celebrate diversity — this platform includes people from all over the world.
Rule 02

Keep Your Account Authentic

Be who you say you are and represent your content honestly.

  • Do not impersonate real individuals, organizations, or brands.
  • Do not create misleading accounts designed to deceive other users.
  • Fake engagement (buying followers, likes, or comments) violates platform terms.
  • Clearly disclose sponsored content or paid partnerships.
Rule 03

No Hate Speech or Harassment

Content that promotes hatred or targets individuals will be removed.

  • Content targeting people based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality is prohibited.
  • Sustained targeting of a specific individual (bullying) will result in account action.
  • Graphic content designed to shock or disturb is not allowed.
  • Threats of violence — even "jokes" — are taken seriously.
Rule 04

Protect Minor Users

The safety of children is our highest priority.

  • No sexualization of minors under any circumstances.
  • Adults must not contact minors for inappropriate purposes.
  • Do not share private information about minors without parental consent.
  • Report any content involving minors in unsafe situations immediately.
Rule 05

Respect Intellectual Property

Share only content that you have the right to share.

  • Do not post copyrighted images, music, or videos without permission.
  • Give proper credit to creators when sharing their work.
  • Trademarks and brand logos cannot be used without authorization.
  • Violating copyright repeatedly may result in permanent account removal.
Rule 06

Share Responsibly

Consider the impact of the information you spread.

  • Do not share misinformation or unverified health claims.
  • Avoid spreading content designed to incite panic or unrest.
  • Clearly label satire and parody to avoid confusion.
  • Think before sharing sensitive personal information about others.

Consequences of Violations

Minor Violation

Content removal and warning issued

Repeated / Serious

Temporary account suspension

Severe Violation

Permanent account removal and potential legal referral

Witnessed a Violation?

Use the in-app reporting tool on the platform where it occurred, or get help from our team.