Community Guidelines

Welcome to our community. JAPA.RUN designed this space to enable you, our users, to explore thriving communities, share ideas, and make impactful connections that fuel your growth. To ensure that this environment remains respectful and constructive, we request that all users adhere to these Guidelines.

These rules apply to all aspects of the platform — including posts, chats, comments, private messages, community names, and user profiles.

Respect and Civility

Treat others with respect. Personal attacks, harassment, threats, and hate speech are not tolerated.
Do not use discriminatory language or slurs based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.
Constructive discussion is encouraged; hostility and abuse are not.

Community Autonomy and Accountability

Communities may establish their own rules, provided they do not conflict with these platform-wide guidelines.
Users may report communities for abusive or discriminatory enforcement.

No Harmful or Illegal Content

The following are strictly prohibited:

Content that exploits or endangers minors (including child sexual abuse material).
Threats of violence, terrorism, or incitement to violence.
Non-consensual intimate imagery or revenge porn.
Promotion or facilitation of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, fraud, and weapons sales.
Harmful misinformation, such as false medical claims or attempts to interfere with elections.

Privacy and Consent

Do not post or share personal or identifiable information (such as full names, addresses, phone numbers, or financial data) without explicit consent.
Sharing images, videos, or recordings of individuals without their permission — especially in private or vulnerable situations — is not allowed.

Spam, Scams, and Manipulation

Avoid repetitive, irrelevant, or spammy content.
Do not use the platform to promote scams, deceptive financial schemes, or pyramid structures.
Engagement manipulation — such as posting fake comments or using misleading metadata — is prohibited.

Authenticity and Misrepresentation

Do not impersonate individuals, brands, or organizations.
Misleading usernames or community names that may confuse users are not allowed.

Intellectual Property

Only post content that you own or have permission to use.
Respect copyright, trademark, and licensing rules.
Give proper credit when reposting or referencing external content.

Moderation and Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines may result in content removal, account warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans.
Repeated or severe violations may lead to removal from specific communities or the platform as a whole.
Users may appeal moderation decisions through an established review process.

Platform Integrity and Security

Do not attempt to disrupt, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the platform’s systems, services, or security.
Automation (including bots) must comply with our API and content policies and must not be used to spam or manipulate.
Unauthorized data scraping or harvesting is prohibited.

Our Commitment

We value open expression and the sharing of stories — however, this must be balanced with the need for responsibility, respect, and safety. Everyone has a role in shaping the culture of the community. Please report violations when you see them, and help us maintain a trustworthy space.

Changes to These Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated from time to time.