Posting Guidelines (Text, Photos, Video)

1. Purpose & Philosophy

Friendium exists to foster genuine human connection. Content shared on the platform should reflect real people, real experiences, and respectful interaction. These guidelines establish clear expectations to protect users, maintain trust, and reduce harm while preserving freedom of expression.

2. Scope of Application

These guidelines apply to all user-generated content on Friendium, including:

• Text posts, captions, and comments
• Photos and image galleries
• Short-form and long-form videos
• Stories and temporary posts
• Profile content and bios
• Shared links and embedded media

3. General Content Standards

All content on Friendium must:

• Be lawful in the user’s jurisdiction
• Respect the dignity and rights of others
• Comply with Friendium’s Community Standards
• Be shared in good faith and not for harm
• Reflect the real identity and intent of the user

4. Authenticity & Real Identity Expectations

Friendium operates as a real-identity network. Content must not:

• Misrepresent the identity of the poster
• Impersonate individuals or organizations
• Use deceptive personas to mislead others
• Fabricate events or relationships for manipulation

5. Text Content Guidelines

Text posts and written content should contribute constructively to discussion. The following behaviors are prohibited:

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation
• Hate speech or discriminatory language
• Threats of violence or harm
• Coordinated harassment or pile-ons
• Spam, scams, or misleading claims

6. Photo Content Guidelines

Photos shared on Friendium must respect privacy and consent. Users must not post:

• Images of individuals without reasonable consent
• Private or intimate images shared without permission
• Images intended to shame, humiliate, or harass
• Deceptively edited or context-stripped photos

7. Video Content Guidelines

Video content carries increased impact and responsibility. Prohibited video content includes:

• Violent or graphic footage without contextual value
• Videos encouraging harm, abuse, or illegal acts
• Non-consensual recordings
• Manipulated videos designed to deceive viewers

8. Context, Captions & Presentation

Users are responsible for providing appropriate context when sharing content. Misleading captions, cropped media, or false framing intended to provoke harm or outrage may result in enforcement.

9. Privacy & Personal Data

Content must not expose sensitive personal data, including:

• Home addresses or precise locations
• Phone numbers or private contact details
• Financial or identity information
• Medical or confidential records

10. Content Involving Minors

Content involving minors is subject to heightened protection. The following are strictly prohibited:

• Sexualized or exploitative imagery
• Harmful pranks or humiliation
• Endangerment or unsafe behavior
• Any form of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

11. Commercial & Promotional Content

Users posting promotional content must:

• Clearly disclose commercial intent
• Comply with advertising and consumer laws
• Avoid deceptive or misleading practices
• Respect platform-specific monetization rules

12. Misinformation & Harmful Narratives

Content that spreads harmful misinformation may be restricted, labeled, or removed, particularly when it involves:

• Public health or medical claims
• Crisis events or emergencies
• Election or civic processes
• Fraud or deceptive schemes

13. Repeated Violations & Escalation

Users who repeatedly violate posting guidelines may face escalating enforcement, including content removal, account restrictions, or suspension.

14. Reporting & Review

Users may report content believed to violate these guidelines. Friendium reviews reports using a combination of automated systems and trained human reviewers.

15. Enforcement Actions

Enforcement actions may include:

• Content removal or visibility reduction
• Warnings or educational notices
• Temporary posting limitations
• Account suspension or removal

16. Appeals

Users may appeal content moderation decisions through Friendium’s appeals process. Appeals are reviewed independently to ensure fairness and consistency.

17. Policy Updates

These Posting Guidelines may be updated as legal requirements, social norms, or platform risks evolve. Continued use of Friendium constitutes acceptance of updated guidelines.

18. Contact & Support

Content Moderation: moderation@friendium.com
User Support: support@friendium.com
Legal Inquiries: legal@friendium.com