Community Guidelines

These rules set expectations for behavior and content on our platform.

1. Respect & Integrity

Treat others with dignity and kindness. Prohibited: harassment, bullying, hate speech, discrimination, personal threats, or incitement to violence.

2. Authentic Identity & Communication

Do not impersonate people or organizations, spread misinformation, operate fake/deceptive accounts, or manipulate others in bad faith.

3. Appropriate & Safe Content

  • No sexually explicit/pornographic material.
  • No gory or shocking violence.
  • No promotion of illegal activity, drugs, or weapons.
  • No encouragement of self-harm or dangerous behavior.
If content involves mature themes, include a clear warning and age gating where available.

Obey applicable laws. Do not infringe IP, defame, defraud, or facilitate unlawful acts.

5. Privacy & Personal Data

Do not share others’ personal information without consent, distribute hacked/stolen data, or engage in doxxing or identity theft.

6. Spam, Advertising & Manipulation

No repetitive/automated posts, fake engagement, off-topic promotions outside designated areas, or bot-driven manipulation.

7. Constructive Interaction

Debate ideas, not people. Avoid trolling and inflammatory conduct. Keep discussions civil and on-topic.

8. Enforcement & Accountability

We may remove content, suspend or terminate accounts, and report illegal conduct to authorities. You may appeal moderation decisions.

9. Community Participation

Report harmful behavior, offer feedback respectfully, and help foster positive culture.

10. Final Note

These guidelines protect our members and community. Thank you for upholding them.

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, share, and protect information.

1. Information We Collect

  • Account: name, email, credentials.
  • Usage: analytics such as device, interactions, and performance data.
  • Content: posts, messages, uploads in public/private areas.

2. How We Use Information

  • Operate and maintain accounts and services.
  • Improve features and personalize experience.
  • Moderate content and ensure safety.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Data Protection

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards. No system is perfectly secure.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

  • We do not sell or rent your personal info.
  • Limited sharing with service providers under confidentiality.
  • Disclosure when required by law or to protect rights/safety.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to remember preferences and enhance performance. Control cookies via your browser settings.

6. Your Rights

  • Access, correct, or delete your data (subject to legal limits).
  • Export your data where technically feasible.
  • Opt out of marketing communications.

7. Contact

Email: privacy@thebayousocial.com

Terms of Service

Your agreement to use the service.

1. Eligibility

Must be at least 13 years old (or local minimum age) to use the platform.

2. Account Responsibilities

  • Keep your credentials confidential.
  • You’re responsible for activity under your account.
  • Notify us of unauthorized use immediately.

3. Acceptable Use

Follow our Community Guidelines. Do not conduct illegal/harmful activity, upload malware, disrupt the service, or infringe IP.

4. Content Ownership & License

You retain ownership of your content. You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and distribute your content for operating the service.

5. Termination

We may suspend or terminate for policy violations. You can delete your account at any time.

6. Limitation of Liability

Service provided “as is.” We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages permitted by law.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms. Continued use after updates means acceptance.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of your applicable jurisdiction.

9. Contact

Email: legal@thebayousocial.com