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