Community Guidelines
PureChat is built on the principle of bringing people together in a safe, respectful environment. These guidelines outline expected behavior for all users. By using PureChat, you agree to follow these rules and help maintain a positive community.
Our Core Values
We expect every user to uphold these values:
- Respect: Treat all users with courtesy and kindness. Disagreements happen, but always remain civil.
- Safety: Prioritize your own safety and that of others. Report suspicious behavior.
- Inclusivity: Everyone is welcome regardless of background, identity, or beliefs. Discrimination has no place here.
- Authenticity: Be genuine. Misrepresentation or impersonation is prohibited.
- Privacy: Respect others' privacy. Do not share personal information about someone else without consent.
Prohibited Behavior
The following actions are strictly forbidden and may result in account suspension or termination:
- Harassment & Bullying: Any form of harassment, threats, stalking, or targeted abuse.
- Inappropriate Content: Sharing sexually graphic, pornographic, or sexually suggestive material.
- Hate Speech: Content that promotes discrimination, violence, or hatred against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
- Illegal Activities: Discussing, promoting, or facilitating illegal acts.
- Spam & Advertising: Unsolicited commercial messages, self-promotion, or linking to external sites.
- Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or misrepresenting your identity.
- Recording & Sharing: Recording or distributing conversations without all participants' consent.
- Underage Use: PureChat is for users 18 years or older. Minors are not permitted.
- Bot & Automation: Using automated systems, scripts, or bots to access the platform.
- Disruption: Attempting to harm, disrupt, or interfere with platform operations.
Enforcement
Violations of these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which may include:
- Warnings: First-time or minor violations may receive a warning.
- Temporary Suspension: Temporary account restriction for repeated or serious violations.
- Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations lead to immediate permanent termination.
Our moderation team reviews reports promptly and takes appropriate action. We strive for fairness but reserve the right to make final decisions.
Reporting Violations
If you witness behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately using the in-platform reporting tool. Provide as much detail as possible—this helps our team investigate effectively. You can also contact us directly at [email protected].
Appeals
If you believe your account was suspended or banned in error, you may appeal by contacting us at [email protected]. Provide your username, explanation of what happened, and why you believe the action was mistaken. We review appeals carefully.
Updates to Guidelines
These community guidelines may be updated periodically to address new issues or improve clarity. Continued use of PureChat after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines. We will notify users of significant changes.