🌟 Community Guidelines

How to be a great member of the INJA community

Our Values

INJA is built on these core principles:

• Authenticity: Share real experiences and genuine discoveries
• Respect: Treat others with kindness and consideration
• Diversity: Celebrate different perspectives and cultures
• Safety: Help create a welcoming environment for all

✅ Do's - What We Love to See

📸 Share Great Content

• Post high-quality photos of your city discoveries
• Write helpful, descriptive captions
• Tag locations accurately to help others find them
• Share tips, recommendations, and insider knowledge

🤝 Be Respectful

• Engage with others' posts positively
• Give credit when sharing someone else's recommendation
• Respect privacy - don't post photos of people without permission
• Be patient with questions from newcomers

🔒 Respect Privacy

• Only share content you have the right to share
• Respect business operating hours and rules
• Ask permission before photographing people
• Don't share private or sensitive locations without consent

🚫 Don'ts - What's Not Allowed

Prohibited Content

• Hate speech or discrimination: No content targeting race, religion, gender, orientation, disability, etc.
• Harassment or bullying: Be kind or be quiet
• Violence or threats: Zero tolerance for threatening behavior
• Illegal activities: Don't promote or engage in illegal actions
• Spam or self-promotion: No excessive advertising or spam
• Misinformation: Don't share false or misleading information
• Adult content: Keep it family-friendly (16+ audience)

Prohibited Behavior

• Impersonation: Don't pretend to be someone else
• Multiple accounts: One account per person
• Manipulation: No fake engagement or vote manipulation
• Copyright violation: Only share content you have rights to

📷 Photo Guidelines

• Post your own photos or properly credited images
• Ensure photos are appropriate for all ages (16+)
• Respect copyright and intellectual property
• Avoid photos with people's faces unless you have permission
• No low-quality, blurry, or misleading images

🏙️ Location Sharing

• Tag locations accurately to help others
• Respect private property - don't share private addresses
• Be mindful of sharing hidden spots - some places are better kept quiet
• Update info if a place closes or changes

🛡️ Safety & Privacy

• Don't share personal contact information publicly
• Use INJA's built-in messaging for communication
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately
• Block users who make you uncomfortable
• Be cautious when meeting people from the app in person

⚖️ Enforcement

We take violations seriously. Here's what happens:

1. First Warning: Content removed + warning notification
2. Second Warning: 7-day temporary ban
3. Third Warning: 30-day temporary ban
4. Severe/Repeated Violations: Permanent account ban

📢 Reporting

If you see content that violates these guidelines:

• Use the "Report" button on any post or profile
• Select the violation type
• Provide details if needed
• Our team will review within 24 hours

💬 Appeals

If you believe your content was removed in error or your account was wrongly suspended:

• Email us at [email protected]
• Include your username and details
• We'll review appeals within 3 business days

📝 Changes to Guidelines

We may update these guidelines as INJA evolves. We'll notify users of major changes through the app. Continued use of INJA means you accept the updated guidelines.