Community Guidelines
Votely is a place to showcase talent, celebrate creativity, and support each other. These guidelines help keep our community positive and safe.
✨ Be Authentic
- Post your own original content and talent
- Don't steal or claim others' work as your own
- Be honest about your skills and background
- Use your real identity — no fake accounts or impersonation
🤝 Be Respectful
- Treat everyone with kindness and respect
- Give constructive feedback, not insults
- Respect different perspectives, backgrounds, and skill levels
- Don't harass, bully, or threaten anyone
- Celebrate others' success — there's room for everyone to shine
🚫 What's Not Allowed
Harmful Content
- Violence, gore, or content promoting self-harm
- Hate speech or discrimination based on race, religion, gender, orientation, etc.
- Sexual content, nudity, or pornography
- Dangerous stunts or illegal activities
Spam & Manipulation
- Spam, scams, or misleading information
- Vote manipulation or coordinated inauthentic behavior
- Buying/selling votes or followers
- Excessive self-promotion or off-topic content
Privacy & Safety
- Sharing someone's private information (doxxing)
- Posting content of minors without parental consent
- Stalking or unwanted contact
⚖️ Fair Play in Voting
- Vote based on genuine talent and quality
- Don't create fake accounts to vote for yourself
- Don't ask friends to mass-vote without watching content
- Remember: rankings should reflect real community opinion
🛡️ Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates these guidelines:
- Click the flag icon on any post to report it
- Provide specific details about the violation
- Our team will review reports within 24-48 hours
- False reports may result in account penalties
⚠️ Consequences
Violations may result in:
- First offense: Warning and content removal
- Repeated violations: Temporary suspension (1-7 days)
- Serious violations: Permanent account ban
- Illegal activity: Report to law enforcement
💜 Final Thoughts
Votely works because of creators like you. By following these guidelines, you help build a community where everyone can share their talents safely and get the recognition they deserve.
When in doubt, ask yourself: "Would I want someone to do this to me?" If the answer is no, don't do it.
📧 Questions?
If you have questions about these guidelines, contact us at community@votely.com