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User Guidelines

LAST UPDATED ON JAN 1, 2025

These guidelines (“Community Guidelines”) supplement and amend the Terms of Service. If there is any conflict between these Community Guidelines and the ToS, the applicable terms in the Community Guidelines will prevail. Capitalised terms not defined herein have the meaning set out in the ToS.

Ideas-Shared is owned and operated by Robert Thompson, trading as a sole trader. Our mission is to empower individuals and organisations to share ideas, build connections, and take action to make a difference in the world. To maintain a constructive and respectful environment, it is essential that Users follow these Community Guidelines, respecting others and using the platform in a way that is ethical, legal, and aligned with our mission.

Our Commitment to You

At Ideas-Shared, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive community where personal, professional, and societal ambitions can thrive. We believe in the power of shared ideas and collective action, and we encourage Users to post thoughtful, solution-oriented content that drives real-world change.

Your Responsibilities as a Member of the Community

When using our Service, You agree to abide by the following guidelines. Violating these guidelines may result in suspension or termination of Your account or access to the platform.

Prohibited Activities

To maintain a safe and constructive environment, You must not:

1. Misuse the Service or Intellectual Property:
   • Do not license, sublicense, sell, resell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, or commercially exploit any part of the Service.
   • Do not modify, adapt, hack, reverse engineer, or gain unauthorised access to the Service or related systems.
2. Act Deceptively or Fraudulently:
   • Do not impersonate others, misrepresent Your identity, or falsely claim affiliation with any person or organisation.
3. Post Harmful or Illegal Content:
   • Refrain from sharing content that is defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or illegal.
   • Content must not incite violence, harassment, or violate others’ privacy.
4. Engage in Spamming or Unauthorised Activities:
   • Avoid sending unsolicited messages, bulk mail, spam, or promoting pyramid schemes.
5. Introduce Harmful Software or Materials:
   • Do not post or upload materials containing viruses, malware, or any harmful components.
6. Disrupt the Integrity of the Service:
   • Avoid any behaviour that disrupts the performance, security, or integrity of the Service, such as scraping or automated data extraction.

Encouraging Respectful and Solution-Focused Engagement

To foster meaningful discussion and collaboration:

1. Focus on Solutions and Constructive Contributions:
   • Frame Your content in a solution-oriented way and encourage meaningful conversations that address challenges and propose improvements.
2. Engage in Civil Discourse:
   • Disagree respectfully, and aim to resolve conflicts constructively. Personal attacks are not tolerated.
3. Promote a Safe and Inclusive Community:
   • Ensure inclusivity by avoiding discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Ensuring Privacy and Confidentiality

1. Respect Personal and Third-Party Privacy:
   • Do not share personal information (e.g., addresses, phone numbers, financial details) without consent.
   • Content shared on the platform should be intended for public discussion.
2. Confidentiality of Ideas and Listings:
   • Users should be aware that information posted is viewable by others. Share only what You are comfortable making public.

Fair Usage Limits

To maintain quality for all Users:

1. Fair Use Applies to All Services:
   • Even services labeled as “unlimited” are subject to fair usage. Excessive use may result in limitations or suspension.
2. Monitoring and Addressing Excessive Usage:
   • If Your usage exceeds acceptable limits, we will notify You to address the situation.

Content Moderation and Enforcement

1. Content Monitoring and Reporting:
   • While we cannot pre-moderate all content, we actively review reported content and reserve the right to remove content or accounts that violate these guidelines.
2. Consequences of Violation:
   • Violations may result in warnings, account suspension, or permanent removal from the platform. Severe violations may be referred to legal authorities.

Disclaimer on User-Generated Content

The views expressed by Users are their own and do not represent the views of Robert Thompson, trading as Ideas-Shared. While we encourage positive and solution-driven content, we are not liable for User-generated content and encourage all members to engage responsibly and in good faith.

Updates to These Guidelines

These Community Guidelines may be updated periodically. Changes will be communicated through the platform. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes agreement to the revised guidelines.

Contact

For questions or concerns regarding these guidelines, contact us at:

Email: bo************@go********.com