Localization & Multilingual Content Policy

1. Purpose & Scope

Friendium operates as a global social networking platform serving users across diverse linguistic, cultural, and legal environments. This policy establishes a framework for how languages are supported, how localized content is presented, and how translation-related risks are managed.

The policy applies to:

• Platform interfaces and navigation elements
• System messages, notifications, and safety warnings
• Help center articles and policy documents
• User-generated content where translation features are offered

2. Supported Languages

Friendium may offer platform interfaces in selected languages based on user demand, regional presence, regulatory requirements, and technical feasibility. Supported languages may vary by product, device, or geographic region.

The availability of a language does not guarantee full or simultaneous localization of all features or documents.

3. Localization Standards

Localization on Friendium extends beyond literal translation and includes:

• Date, time, and number formatting
• Regional address and phone number formats
• Legal and regulatory terminology adaptations
• Culturally appropriate phrasing and examples

Localization decisions are guided by accuracy, clarity, and legal consistency, not by cultural endorsement of specific viewpoints or practices.

4. Source Language Authority

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the authoritative version of Friendium’s legal policies, terms, and safety documents is the English-language version. Translated versions are provided for user convenience only.

In the event of any discrepancy, ambiguity, or conflict between translations, the English version shall prevail to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. Automated & Machine Translation

Friendium may offer automated translation tools to help users understand content posted in other languages. These translations:

• Are generated algorithmically and may contain inaccuracies
• Should not be relied upon for legal, medical, or safety-critical decisions
• Do not alter the original meaning or intent of user content

Friendium disclaims responsibility for errors, omissions, or misinterpretations arising from automated translations.

6. User-Generated Multilingual Content

Users may post content in any language supported by the platform’s character encoding and moderation systems. All content, regardless of language, remains subject to Friendium’s Community Standards, Moderation Policies, and applicable laws.

The inability of moderators to immediately review content in a specific language does not exempt such content from enforcement.

7. Safety & Moderation Considerations

Multilingual moderation involves additional risk factors, including contextual nuance, slang, and regional meaning. Friendium may use a combination of:

• Language-specific moderation teams
• Automated detection systems
• Third-party linguistic resources

Enforcement decisions may rely on translated interpretations where necessary, and such decisions are considered valid even if translation imperfections exist.

8. Regional Legal Compliance

Certain jurisdictions require content, notices, or disclosures to be presented in local languages. Friendium will make commercially reasonable efforts to meet such obligations where legally required.

However, Friendium does not guarantee full compliance with every local language mandate in all jurisdictions and reserves the right to limit services where compliance is impractical.

9. Cultural Neutrality

Localization does not imply endorsement of local political, cultural, or social norms. Friendium maintains platform-wide standards that apply consistently regardless of region or language.

10. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for ensuring that their content complies with applicable laws and Friendium policies in all regions where it may be viewed, regardless of the language used.

11. Requests for Additional Languages

Users may submit requests for additional language support, but Friendium is under no obligation to implement or prioritize such requests.

12. Limitations & Disclaimers

Friendium does not warrant that translations will be complete, accurate, or suitable for all purposes. Localization features are provided “as is” and “as available.”

13. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in platform capabilities, translation technology, or legal requirements.

14. Contact

Questions regarding localization or language support may be directed to:

• Global Support: support@friendium.com
• Legal & Compliance: legal@friendium.com