Content Guidelines

1. Our Community Values

Buy Me A Rose is built on supporting creators and fostering positive connections. We believe in:

• Creativity: Encouraging original content and artistic expression
• Respect: Treating all community members with dignity
• Authenticity: Being genuine in your interactions
• Support: Uplifting creators and their work
• Safety: Maintaining a safe environment for all users

2. Acceptable Content

We welcome a wide variety of content on Buy Me A Rose, including:

• Original creative works (art, writing, music, videos)
• Educational content and tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes content and creator updates
• Personal stories and experiences
• Community discussions and engagement
• Professional services and commissions
• Digital products and downloadable content

3. Prohibited Content

The following types of content are strictly prohibited on Buy Me A Rose:

3.1 Illegal Content

• Content that violates any local, state, national, or international law
• Copyright infringement or intellectual property violations
• Counterfeit goods or pirated content
• Illegal drugs or controlled substances
• Weapons sales or promotion of violence
• Stolen goods or fraud

3.2 Harmful or Dangerous Content

• Content promoting self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders
• Instructions for making weapons or explosives
• Content that could cause physical harm to others
• Dangerous stunts or challenges

3.3 Hateful or Discriminatory Content

• Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation
• Promotion of hate groups or violent extremism
• Content that dehumanizes or demeans individuals or groups
• Discriminatory content or harassment

3.4 Sexual Content

• Pornography or sexually explicit content
• Non-consensual intimate images
• Content sexualizing minors in any way
• Solicitation of sexual services

Note: Artistic nudity may be allowed in appropriate contexts (fine art, educational anatomy), but must be clearly labeled and age-restricted.

3.5 Violence and Gore

• Graphic violence or gore
• Animal cruelty or abuse
• Content glorifying violence
• Threats of violence

3.6 Harassment and Bullying

• Targeted harassment of individuals
• Doxxing (sharing private information)
• Cyberbullying or intimidation
• Impersonation of others
• Coordinated harassment campaigns

3.7 Misinformation

• Deliberate spread of false information
• Health misinformation that could cause harm
• Election interference or voter suppression
• Manipulated media (deepfakes) without disclosure

3.8 Scams and Fraud

• Fraudulent schemes or pyramid schemes
• Phishing attempts
• Investment scams or get-rich-quick schemes
• Fake fundraisers or charity scams
• Misleading or deceptive content

3.9 Spam and Manipulation

• Excessive self-promotion or spam
• Artificial engagement or fake supporters
• Bot activity or automation violations
• Coordinated inauthentic behavior

4. Creator Responsibilities

As a creator on Buy Me A Rose, you are responsible for:

4.1 Content Ownership

• Only posting content you own or have permission to use
• Properly crediting collaborators and sources
• Respecting intellectual property rights
• Not posting copyrighted material without authorization

4.2 Accurate Representation

• Accurately describing your work and offerings
• Being honest about what supporters will receive
• Delivering promised content and perks
• Not making false or misleading claims

4.3 Professional Conduct

• Treating supporters with respect
• Responding to messages and comments professionally
• Honoring commission agreements
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries

4.4 Content Warnings

• Label mature content appropriately
• Provide trigger warnings when necessary
• Mark spoilers for media content
• Indicate if content is satire or fiction

5. Supporter Conduct

As a supporter, we expect you to:

• Respect creators and their boundaries
• Not share or redistribute exclusive creator content
• Engage constructively in comments and discussions
• Report inappropriate content or behavior
• Follow creator-specific rules on their pages

6. Age-Restricted Content

Some content may be appropriate for adults but not for minors. Age-restricted content must:

• Be clearly labeled as 18+ or mature
• Not appear in public feeds or searches
• Require age verification to access
• Still comply with our content policies

Examples of age-restricted content:

• Artistic nudity (non-sexual)
• Alcohol or tobacco content
• Profanity-heavy content
• Mature themes (violence in fiction, horror)

7. Content Moderation

7.1 How We Moderate

We moderate content through:

• Automated systems to detect prohibited content
• User reports and flags
• Manual review by our trust and safety team
• Creator and community moderation tools

7.2 Reporting Content

If you see content that violates these guidelines:

1. Click the "Report" button on the content
2. Select the violation type
3. Provide additional context if helpful
4. Submit the report

Reports are reviewed confidentially. We do not share reporter identities with reported users.

7.3 Our Response

When we find violations, we may:

• Remove content: Delete or hide violating content
• Issue warnings: Educate users about policy violations
• Restrict features: Limit posting, commenting, or other features
• Suspend accounts: Temporarily disable access
• Terminate accounts: Permanently ban repeat offenders
• Report to authorities: In cases of illegal activity

8. Appeals Process

If your content was removed or your account was restricted:

1. You'll receive notification with the reason
2. You can appeal the decision within 30 days
3. Provide additional context or evidence
4. Our team will review and respond within 7 days

To submit an appeal:

• Email: appeals@buymearose.com
• Include your username and details of the decision
• Explain why you believe the decision was incorrect

9. Creator-Specific Rules

Creators may set additional rules for their pages, such as:

• Comment guidelines
• Content request policies
• Community standards
• Engagement expectations

These rules must comply with Buy Me A Rose's overall guidelines. Supporters are expected to follow creator-specific rules when visiting their pages.

10. Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these Content Guidelines to:

• Address emerging issues
• Clarify existing policies
• Improve community safety
• Comply with legal requirements

Material changes will be announced through email and on-platform notifications.

11. Questions and Support

If you have questions about these guidelines: