Community Guidelines

Effective Date: April 28, 2025

Welcome to the ToadVille Bay community! To ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for everyone, we ask all members to follow these guidelines. By participating in our community, you agree to abide by these rules and help foster a positive space for all.

1. Be Respectful and Inclusive

• Treat all members with kindness, respect, and empathy, regardless of background, identity, or beliefs.
• No harassment, bullying, hate speech, personal attacks, or discrimination of any kind will be tolerated.
• Use inclusive language and avoid slurs or derogatory remarks.
• Respect pronouns and chosen names of others.
• Listen to others and value diverse perspectives.

2. Maintain a Safe Environment

• Never share your own or others’ personal information (addresses, phone numbers, private messages, etc.) publicly or without consent.
• Do not engage in doxxing, stalking, or threatening behavior.
• Report any suspicious, harmful, or inappropriate behavior to moderators or site administrators immediately.
• Do not impersonate other users, staff, or public figures.

3. Keep Content Appropriate

• Do not post or share content that is illegal, explicit, violent, graphic, or otherwise inappropriate for a general audience.
• No spam, flooding, chain letters, or pyramid schemes.
• Advertising, solicitation, or self-promotion is not allowed without prior approval from moderators.
• Respect copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights. Only share content you have the right to share.
• Do not post misleading, false, or intentionally deceptive information.

4. Foster Constructive and Civil Discussion

• Engage in meaningful, constructive conversations. Critique ideas, not individuals.
• Disagreements are natural, but keep discussions civil and focused on ideas rather than personal attacks.
• No trolling, flame wars, baiting, or intentionally disruptive behavior.
• Be open to feedback and willing to learn from others.

5. Protect Minors and Vulnerable Groups

• Content or behavior that exploits, endangers, or targets minors or vulnerable individuals is strictly prohibited.
• Report any suspected abuse or exploitation to moderators immediately.

6. Follow the Law and Platform Rules

• Do not use the community to engage in or promote illegal activities, including but not limited to hacking, piracy, or drug-related content.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and platform-specific rules.

7. Respect Moderators and Staff

• Follow instructions from moderators and site administrators.
• Do not argue with or harass moderators. If you disagree with a moderation decision, appeal respectfully and privately.
• Repeated or severe violations may result in warnings, suspension, or permanent removal from the community.

8. Reporting and Enforcement

• If you witness or experience violations of these guidelines, report them to moderators or administrators.
• All reports are taken seriously and investigated confidentially.
• Enforcement actions are at the discretion of the moderation team and may include warnings, content removal, temporary bans, or permanent bans.

9. Help Us Improve

• We welcome feedback and suggestions to make our community better. Please reach out through the contact page with your ideas or concerns.
• These guidelines may be updated periodically. Please review them regularly to stay informed.

10. Consequences of Violations

• Violations of these guidelines may result in warnings, content removal, temporary or permanent bans, and, if necessary, reporting to appropriate authorities.
• We reserve the right to remove any content or user that undermines the safety or integrity of the community.

Thank you for being a part of the ToadVille Bay community and helping us create a positive, welcoming space for everyone!