📜 Community Guidelines

🤝 Be Respectful

• Treat everyone with kindness: Be respectful in comments, messages, and all interactions.
• No harassment: Bullying, threats, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Constructive feedback: When providing feedback, be helpful and constructive rather than hurtful.
• Privacy matters: Respect others' privacy. Don't share personal information without permission.

🎨 Content Standards

• Original work: Only upload projects that you created or have permission to share.
• Appropriate content: Use age ratings correctly (Everyone, 13+, 16+, 18+).
• No harmful content: Don't share content that promotes violence, self-harm, or illegal activities.
• Quality matters: While we encourage creativity, avoid uploading empty or spam projects.
• Respect intellectual property: Don't upload copyrighted material without permission.

👶 Age Restrictions

• Everyone (Under 13 Safe): Content suitable for all ages. No violence, mature themes, or inappropriate language.
• 13+ (Teen): Mild violence, fantasy themes, or suggestive content is allowed.
• 16+ (Mature): Stronger content, violence, or mature themes may be present.
• 18+ (Adult): Adult themes, explicit content, or intense violence. Only for adults.
• Age verification: Users under 13 can only view "Everyone" content. Respect these restrictions.

💬 Communication Guidelines

• No spam: Don't send repetitive messages, advertisements, or unsolicited content.
• Stay on topic: Keep comments relevant to the project or discussion.
• No trolling: Deliberately disruptive or inflammatory behavior is not allowed.
• Report issues: If you see something that violates these guidelines, report it to moderators.

🔒 Safety & Security

• Protect your account: Use a strong password and don't share your login credentials.
• No phishing: Don't attempt to steal others' accounts or personal information.
• Report suspicious activity: If you notice suspicious behavior, report it immediately.
• Safe file uploads: Only upload files you trust. Malicious files will result in account suspension.

⚖️ Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

• Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warning.
• Content removal: Inappropriate content will be removed.
• Temporary suspension: Repeat violations may result in a temporary account suspension.
• Permanent ban: Severe or repeated violations may result in a permanent ban.

Note: We reserve the right to take action on any content or behavior that we deem harmful to the community, even if not explicitly listed here.

✅ Best Practices

• Be creative: Share your unique projects and ideas!
• Engage positively: Like, comment, and share projects you enjoy.
• Help others: Offer constructive feedback and support fellow creators.
• Follow the rules: Familiarize yourself with these guidelines and follow them.
• Have fun: Projectopia is a creative space - enjoy it while respecting others!