Community Guidelines

Building a safe and welcoming community on Buddy Social Media

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Buddy Social Media! Our platform is designed to bring people together, foster meaningful connections, and enable creative expression. These Community Guidelines are here to help you understand what it means to be part of our community and ensure that Buddy remains a safe, welcoming space for all.

Our guidelines apply to all content and behavior on Buddy, including posts, comments, messages, profiles, and any other features of our platform. By using Buddy, you agree to follow these guidelines and our Terms of Service.

Our Goal: To create an environment where diverse communities can connect, share, and grow in a space free from harassment, hate, and misinformation.

2. Our Core Principles

These principles form the foundation of our community expectations:

Do: Treat others with respect

Engage in constructive conversations, even when you disagree. Remember there's a human behind every profile.

Don't: Harass or bully others

Targeted attacks, abuse, or humiliation have no place in our community and will not be tolerated.

Do: Share authentic content

Post content that you've created or have permission to share. Give proper credit when it's due.

Don't: Spread false information

Sharing deliberately false or misleading content that could cause harm is prohibited.

Do: Respect privacy

Ask for consent before sharing someone's personal information or private content.

Don't: Post harmful content

Content that promotes violence, self-harm, or dangerous behavior is strictly forbidden.

3. Respectful Behavior

We encourage vibrant discussions and diverse viewpoints, but we require that all interactions remain respectful.

Acceptable Behavior

Prohibited Behavior

Hate Speech & Discrimination

We do not allow content that attacks or incites hatred against individuals or groups based on:

  • Race or ethnicity
  • Religion or belief system
  • National origin
  • Gender identity or expression
  • Sexual orientation
  • Age
  • Disability or medical condition

Harassment & Bullying

We prohibit:

  • Targeted abuse or humiliation
  • Repeated unwanted contact
  • Encouraging others to harass someone
  • Sharing content to ridicule or shame others
  • Threats of violence or harm

Note: Context matters. We consider the intent and context of content when evaluating violations, allowing for discussion of sensitive topics when approached thoughtfully and respectfully.

4. Safety First

Your safety and well-being are our priority. We prohibit content that could jeopardize the physical or mental health of our community members.

Violence & Dangerous Organizations

We do not allow content that:

Self-Harm & Dangerous Behavior

To protect vulnerable community members:

Sexual Content

To maintain a safe environment for all ages:

Important: If you see something that suggests someone may be considering self-harm, please report it to us immediately. We work with crisis support organizations to provide help resources.

5. Authenticity & Intellectual Property

We value authentic expression and respect for creators' rights.

Authentic Identity

We require that users:

Intellectual Property

Respect copyright and other intellectual property rights:

Spam & Fraud

We prohibit:

Note: These guidelines work alongside our User-Generated Content Policy which provides more detailed information about content standards and intellectual property rights.

6. Reporting Violations

We rely on our community to help us maintain a safe environment. If you encounter content or behavior that violates our guidelines, please report it.

How to Report

You can report content by:

What to Include in Reports

When reporting, please provide:

Emergency Situations: If you believe someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services before reporting to us.

7. Enforcement

We take violations of our Community Guidelines seriously and employ a range of enforcement actions.

Our Approach

We use a combination of technology and human review to identify violations. Our enforcement actions include:

Appeals Process

If you believe we've made a mistake in enforcing our guidelines:

Government Requests

We may restrict access to content in specific countries when:

We update these guidelines periodically to address new challenges and keep our community safe. Please check back regularly for updates.

Need Help?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need assistance, please contact our support team:

Email: support@mybuddis.com

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours