Enforcement & Penalty System

1. Enforcement Philosophy

Friendium’s enforcement system is designed to balance user accountability, platform safety, proportional response, and legal compliance. Enforcement is not intended solely as punishment, but as a mechanism to prevent harm, correct behavior, and preserve trust in a real-identity environment.

The platform prioritizes user safety, lawful operation, and risk reduction over user convenience or engagement metrics.

2. Scope of Enforcement

Enforcement actions may apply to any activity or content associated with a Friendium account, including:

• User-generated content (posts, comments, media)
• Profile data, names, photos, and biographical details
• Private communications and message requests
• Group participation and event activity
• Off-platform behavior that creates credible on-platform risk

3. Enforcement Triggers

Enforcement may be initiated through multiple channels:

• User reports submitted via Friendium tools
• Automated detection systems and behavioral signals
• Proactive human review
• Legal notices or regulatory obligations
• Law enforcement or safety escalations

4. Graduated Enforcement Model

Friendium uses a graduated enforcement model whenever appropriate, escalating penalties based on severity, intent, and repeat behavior.

4.1 Informational & Corrective Actions

• Policy warnings and educational notices
• Content labeling or visibility reduction
• Feature reminders or nudges

4.2 Restrictive Actions

• Content removal or disabling
• Temporary posting, commenting, or messaging restrictions
• Limitations on group participation or event creation
• Reduced distribution or reach limitations

4.3 Account-Level Penalties

• Temporary account suspensions
• Forced identity re-verification
• Permanent account termination
• Device, IP, or network-level restrictions where permitted

5. Severity-Based Decision Factors

Enforcement severity is determined using multiple contextual factors, including:

• Nature and category of the violation
• Credible risk of real-world harm
• Targeting of individuals or protected groups
• Intent, recklessness, or negligence
• Prior enforcement history
• User cooperation or evasion attempts

6. Real-Identity Risk Considerations

Because Friendium operates on a real-identity basis, enforcement actions consider the heightened potential for reputational damage, intimidation, fraud, and offline consequences.

Violations involving impersonation, harassment, threats, or abuse may result in accelerated or immediate penalties.

7. Zero-Tolerance Categories

Certain violations may result in immediate suspension or termination, including but not limited to:

• Child sexual exploitation or abuse material
• Credible threats of violence or terrorism
• Severe harassment or stalking
• Fraud, identity theft, or financial exploitation
• Coordinated platform manipulation

8. Repeat Offender Handling

Users who repeatedly violate policies may face escalating penalties, including shortened warning phases, longer suspensions, or permanent removal.

9. Enforcement Without Prior Notice

Friendium reserves the right to apply enforcement actions without prior notice where delay would increase risk to users, the platform, or the public.

10. Appeals & Review Safeguards

Many enforcement actions are eligible for appeal. Appeals are reviewed by separate processes to reduce bias and error, but approval is not guaranteed.

11. Abuse of Enforcement Systems

Attempts to evade enforcement, manipulate reporting systems, or harass other users through coordinated reports may result in additional penalties.

12. Legal & Regulatory Overrides

Enforcement actions may be modified, delayed, or expanded to comply with court orders, regulatory obligations, or lawful government requests.

13. No Guarantee of Uniform Outcomes

While Friendium strives for consistency, enforcement outcomes may differ due to context, evolving standards, and risk assessments. This policy does not guarantee identical treatment in all cases.

14. Data Retention & Enforcement Records

Enforcement records may be retained for safety, audit, compliance, and legal defense purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

15. Platform Protection Clause

Friendium reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary to protect its users, infrastructure, reputation, and legal standing, even if a specific scenario is not explicitly described in this policy.

16. Policy Updates

This Enforcement & Penalty System may be updated periodically. Continued use of Friendium constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

17. Contact

Enforcement & Moderation: trust@friendium.com
Appeals: appeals@friendium.com
Legal & Compliance: legal@nexa-group.org