User Guidelines
Effective Date: August 1, 2024
By using this platform, you agree to uphold these guidelines, ensuring a safe, collaborative, and enriching space for students.
Respectful Content
- Maintain Civility: Engage in discussions with respect and courtesy. Avoid hate speech, harassment, or any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, or disabilities.
- Constructive Engagement: Foster healthy debates and support your peers in academic and extracurricular endeavors.
- No Trolling or Bullying: Intentionally provoking, insulting, or degrading others will not be tolerated.
Authentic Identity
- Use Real Identities: Register with your actual name and university affiliation to build trust within the community.
- Avoid Impersonation: Do not create accounts that misrepresent your identity or falsely attribute content to others.
- Keep Profiles Honest: Ensure profile information is accurate and does not mislead other users.
Privacy and Security
- Protect Personal Information: Refrain from sharing sensitive data publicly. Be mindful of your own and others' privacy.
- Report Misconduct: If you encounter suspicious activities or content that violates these guidelines, report it promptly.
- No Doxxing: Sharing personal information (e.g., phone numbers, addresses) without consent is strictly prohibited.
Intellectual Honesty
- Avoid Misinformation: Share accurate information and refrain from spreading false or misleading content.
- Cite Sources: When sharing academic materials or external content, provide proper attribution to original authors.
- No Plagiarism: Do not claim other's work as your own or repost content without permission.
Appropriate Content Sharing
- Relevant Contributions: Post content pertinent to student life, academics, and university events.
- Prohibited Content: Do not share explicit material, content promoting violence, or any form of illegal activities.
- No Spam or Fake Engagement: Do not artificially boost likes, shares, or comments through bots, multiple accounts, or incentives.
Collaborative Engagement
- Participate Actively: Engage in group discussions, study sessions, and collaborative projects to enrich the community experience.
- Respect Group Norms: Adhere to the specific rules of groups or forums you join within the platform.
- No Disruptive Behavior: Refrain from excessive self-promotion, irrelevant content, or hijacking discussions.
Compliance & Enforcement
- Follow Platform Rules: Adherence to these guidelines is mandatory for all users.
- Consequences: Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent banning, depending on the severity of the offense.
- Reporting & Moderation: Use the platform's reporting tools to flag inappropriate content. False reports will also be subject to review.