1. Respect Each Other

• Be Kind and Courteous: Treat all members with respect. Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or hateful speech.
• No Discrimination: Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age is strictly prohibited.

2. Content Guidelines

• Quality Content: Strive to post high-quality, original content that is thoughtful and valuable.
• No Plagiarism: Do not post content that you do not own or have permission to use. Always give proper credit to the original authors and sources.
• Stay On Topic: Ensure your posts are relevant to the discussion at hand.

3. Safety and Privacy

• Personal Information: Protect your privacy and the privacy of others. Do not share sensitive personal information.
• Safe Environment: Do not post illegal, violent, or harmful content, including threats, self-harm promotion, or graphic violence.

4. Constructive Feedback

• Be Constructive: Provide feedback aimed at fostering improvement. Criticism should be respectful and focused on the content, not the person.
• No Trolling: Avoid inflammatory comments intended to provoke or upset others.

5. No Spam

• Relevant Links: Avoid spam or irrelevant links. Self-promotion is allowed in moderation and when relevant to the discussion or beneficial to the community.
• No Repetitive Content: Avoid excessive self-promotion or repetitive content.

6. Report Violations

• Flag Inappropriate Content: Report content that violates these guidelines to our moderation team.
• Avoid Retaliation: Refrain from engaging in arguments or retaliatory behavior.

7. Compliance with Laws

Ensure your activities on WriterRise comply with all applicable laws.

8. Enforcement

• Moderation Actions: Non-compliance may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent banning.
• Appeals: Contact us if you believe a moderation action was taken in error.

9. Updates to Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines periodically. Your continued use of WriterRise constitutes acceptance of the new guidelines.