Community Guidelines β€” LinkConnect
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    LinkConnect is a human-first platform built on authentic connection. Real humans, real content. These guidelines protect that promise.

    Be a real person.
    Share real things.
    Treat others with respect.

    1. Be Yourself

    Use your real name or a consistent persona. We don't require government ID, but we do require honesty. No impersonation, no fake accounts, no bots presenting as humans, and no AI personas pretending to be people.

    2. Human Content

    LinkConnect is built for real people and authentic content. Every post and every person on LinkConnect should be genuinely human. We detect and remove AI-generated content that violates this. Report AI content via the report button β†’ "AI Generated Content" for priority review.

    πŸ§‘ Human Content

    βœ“ Allowed

    • Your photos, videos, thoughts, and perspective β€” created by you.
    • Built-in features that help you use the app: search, basic photo editing (crop, filters, adjustments), the guided Help Bot, and browser spellcheck.

    βœ— Prohibited

    • AI-generated content posing as human.
    • AI-generated fake photos or videos, including deepfakes of any person.
    • AI bots, automated fake accounts, or AI personas pretending to be people.
    • Using AI to impersonate real people (voices, likenesses, or writing).

    The principle: every piece of content here is created by a real human. Full details: AI Policy.

    3. Be Respectful

    No harassment, hate speech, threats, targeted abuse, doxxing, or revenge content. Respect privacy: don't tag people without consent, don't share private info, don't track or stalk, and always honor "remove tag" requests.

    4. Be Safe

    Users must be 18 or older. Report suspected underage accounts. No content depicting sexual abuse, exploitation, solicitation of minors, or CSAM β€” these carry legal consequences and are reported to authorities.

    5. Be Legal

    Don't post illegal, stolen, defamatory, or jurisdictionally unlawful content. Examples include drug sales, weapons trafficking, terrorist content, threats of violence, stolen IP, and counterfeit goods.

    6. Be Honest

    Real engagement only. No buying followers, fake reactions, engagement manipulation, bots, or coordinated inauthentic behavior. Don't lie about identity, misrepresent credentials, or manipulate algorithms.

    7. Content-Specific Rules

    • Photos: tag with consent; don't reveal private info; never share intimate images without consent.
    • Link Clips / videos: original content encouraged; cite sources; respect copyright and music rights.
    • Live streams: real-time moderation, same rules apply, identity verification required.
    • Comments: stay on topic, no spam, no vote manipulation.
    • Direct messages: end-to-end encrypted (we cannot read them), but the same conduct rules apply. Report harmful DMs you receive.

    8. Circles

    Public circles welcome all. Private circles are approval-based. Secret circles are invite-only and trust-based. Posts stay in their circle, respect the theme, and follow admin rules.

    9. Events

    Real events only β€” no fake events, scams, or false locations. Verify event legitimacy, don't share private addresses publicly, and use online events for sensitive gatherings.

    10. Multiple Accounts

    LinkConnect allows you to operate a personal account plus up to three business accounts under your verified identity.

    What's allowed

    • Operating a personal account alongside business accounts
    • Mentioning your business from your personal account
    • Linking your accounts in your bio
    • Cross-promoting in moderation

    What's not allowed

    • Self-boosting: using linked accounts to inflate engagement on your own content
    • Creating linked accounts to evade a ban, suspension, or restriction
    • Using linked accounts to impersonate or deceive
    • Coordinating inauthentic engagement across your accounts
    • Creating multiple business accounts that are not legitimate businesses

    Enforcement

    LinkConnect monitors cross-account activity. Patterns of self-interaction that appear coordinated or inauthentic may result in restrictions on specific accounts or a full ban of all linked accounts under your verified identity.

    The goal is real community. Multiple accounts under one human are welcome β€” manipulation of the platform is not.

    What is not allowed

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    Real humans, real content

    AI-generated posts, images, and videos posing as authentic human content are not permitted. Every post must be written by a human. The platform offers features (search, basic photo editing, a guided Help Bot, spellcheck) that help you use the app β€” they don't create content for you.

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    No harassment

    Targeted harassment, threats, or coordinated attacks against any person.

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    No hate speech

    Content that attacks people based on identity, race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, or nationality.

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    No explicit content

    Sexual or graphic content is not permitted.

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    No promotion of violence

    Content that glorifies, promotes, or incites real-world violence.

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    No self-harm content

    Content that promotes, glorifies, or provides instructions for self-harm or suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a crisis service.

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    No privacy violations

    Sharing private information about others without consent, including private images.

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    No underage users

    LinkConnect is for users 18 and older. If you believe an account belongs to a minor please report it immediately.

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    No spam or automation

    Automated posting, fake engagement, or coordinated inauthentic behavior.

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    Respect copyright

    Only post content you own or have the right to share.

    πŸ’™ Crisis Resources

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US)

    Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

    Reviewing Businesses

    Reviews help the community make informed choices. They only work when they're honest.

    When reviewing businesses

    • Be honest and fair
    • Base reviews on real experience
    • No fake reviews
    • No harassment, threats, or defamation
    • Don't post reviews you were paid to write without disclosure

    For businesses

    • Don't fake your own reviews
    • Don't pay for fake reviews
    • You may respond to reviews professionally
    • You may report fake, abusive, or off-topic reviews

    Reviews reflect the opinions of individual users, not LinkConnect. We may remove reviews that violate these guidelines.

    Verified Businesses

    Verified businesses have confirmed their identity and legitimacy with LinkConnect.

    Expectations

    Verification does not exempt businesses from community guidelines. Verified businesses are held to the same standards (or higher) as all other accounts.

    Misuse of verification

    Misrepresenting your business, submitting false documents, or impersonating another business is prohibited and may result in:

    • Verification revocation
    • Account restrictions
    • Account ban (severe cases, including loss of all linked accounts)

    Reporting concerns

    If you believe a verified business is misrepresenting itself or violating guidelines, report it to LinkConnect via the report button or email support@linkconnectapp.com.

    A verified badge means LinkConnect confirmed the business's identity β€” it is not an endorsement of the business's conduct, products, or services.

    Personas β€” Anonymous and Intimate

    The Anonymous persona hides your identity from other users. It does not hide you from LinkConnect and it does not exempt you from these guidelines β€” every rule here still applies. Repeat violations under Anonymous can result in your entire account being suspended.

    The Intimate persona has stricter content limits, not looser ones. Sexually explicit content is prohibited everywhere on LinkConnect, including on Intimate. Intimate is for close, private connections β€” not adult content.

    Live Location Sharing

    Only share your own live location. Never share the live location of another person without their clear consent, and never share a minor's location. Use the shortest duration that fits the situation and stop the share as soon as you no longer need it. Sharing a live location to enable harassment, stalking, or surveillance is prohibited and can result in immediate suspension.

    Disappearing and View-Once Messages

    Disappearing and view-once messages are meant for casual, private moments β€” not a shield for abuse. The same rules apply as anywhere else on LinkConnect: no harassment, no threats, no intimate images without consent, and no CSAM. Recipients may still screenshot or record; assume anything you send could be saved. Reporting a disappearing message preserves it for moderation review.

    Photo Conversations

    Replying with a photo is a great way to keep a conversation visual. Only reply with photos you have the right to share. Do not post identifiable photos of other people without their consent, and never respond with a photo intended to harass, intimidate, or expose.

    Voice Cloning and Audio Deepfakes

    The human-content rule applies to audio too. AI-cloned voices, synthesised speech presented as a real person, and audio deepfakes are prohibited in Link Wave, voice notes, and any other audio surface.

    Hashtags and Living Challenges

    Do not hijack trending hashtags or Living Challenges with unrelated content, spam, or manipulation attempts. Entries that abuse a challenge to boost unrelated posts, harass participants, or push prohibited content will be removed.

    Elections and Civic Integrity

    Do not post content that suppresses voter participation, spreads false information about how, when, or where to vote, or falsely claims that an election has been won, lost, or manipulated. Do not impersonate candidates, officials, or election bodies. Debate, opinion, and endorsement are welcome; deception is not.

    Body Image and Eating Disorders

    Content that promotes, glorifies, or provides instructions for eating disorders (including "pro-ana" or "pro-mia" content) is not allowed. Recovery, support, and honest conversations about lived experience are welcome. If you are struggling, please reach out to a crisis service.

    Nudity β€” What Is and Isn't Allowed

    Sexually explicit or pornographic content is not permitted. Breastfeeding, post-mastectomy imagery, and non-sexual artistic or educational nudity are allowed. Context matters; when in doubt, use a content warning and set the post to a smaller audience.

    Conflict of Interest in Reviews

    Do not review a business you own, work for, or have a close personal relationship with, and do not review a direct competitor. If you were compensated in any way for a review, you must disclose that in the review itself.

    Mute, Restrict, and Block

    You control who reaches you. Mute hides content quietly, restrict limits interactions, and block cuts a user off entirely. Blocked users are not notified, but they can typically infer it from the app's behavior. Do not create new accounts to evade a block β€” that is prohibited and will result in enforcement.

    11. Enforcement

    Reports are reviewed within 24 hours. First violation: warning + content removal. Repeat violations: temporary suspension (24h–7 days). Severe violations: permanent ban. Illegal content is escalated to authorities where required by law.

    Appeals

    You can appeal any moderation decision from the in-app notification or by emailing support@linkconnectapp.com. Appeals are reviewed by a different human reviewer than the original decision-maker within 7 days. If the appeal is denied, our reply will explain why and, where required by law, identify out-of-court dispute-resolution options.

    12. Reporting

    Tap Β·Β·Β· on any content β†’ Report β†’ choose category β†’ submit. Automated review is immediate; human review follows within 24h. The reporter is never shown to the reported user, and retaliation against reporters is not allowed. When your report is resolved, we tell you what action was taken.

    Emergencies and Law Enforcement

    If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local law enforcement or emergency services right away. LinkConnect cannot dispatch help. In the United States, dial 911; elsewhere, use your country's emergency number.

    Law-enforcement agencies with a valid legal request should submit it through the process at support@linkconnectapp.com.

    13. Updates

    We may update these guidelines. For material changes we provide 30 days notice via in-app banner and email.