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Community Guidelines

Ballastra is built around communities, collaboration, and meaningful relationships. These guidelines define the standards that keep our platform safe and valuable.

Version 1.0 · Last updated May 2026

01The Nexus Code

Ballastra is built around communities, collaboration, and meaningful relationships.

02Honor the Nexus

Respect the rules established by Nexus owners and moderators. Community owners may establish additional rules provided they do not conflict with Ballastra policies.

03Respect Others

Do not engage in:

  • Harassment
  • Bullying
  • Hate speech
  • Doxxing
  • Threats
  • Discrimination

We protect freedom of expression, not abuse.

04Authentic Interaction

Users must engage honestly. Prohibited:

  • Fake accounts
  • Coordinated manipulation
  • Artificial engagement
  • Spam campaigns
  • Automated abuse

05Opportunity Integrity

Opportunities must be genuine. Strictly prohibited:

  • Fake jobs
  • Scam offers
  • MLM schemes
  • Pyramid schemes
  • Fake investments
  • Payment fraud

Violations may result in immediate suspension.

06Professional Conduct

When recruiting or collaborating:

  • Clearly disclose expectations
  • Accurately describe compensation
  • Respect applicants
  • Communicate professionally

07Voice & Call Conduct

During voice or video calls:

  • Obtain consent before recording
  • Respect participants
  • Avoid harassment
  • Follow local laws

08Safe Content

The following are prohibited:

  • Child exploitation material
  • Terrorist content
  • Malware distribution
  • Illegal goods
  • Direct threats of violence
  • Non-consensual intimate content

09Username & Identity Policy

Users may not impersonate:

  • Ballastra Staff
  • Companies
  • Brands
  • Public figures
  • Other users

Verification may be required in certain situations.

10Reporting Abuse

Users can report:

  • Harassment
  • Fraud
  • Spam
  • Scams
  • Impersonation
  • Dangerous content

Reports are reviewed by Ballastra moderation systems.

11Enforcement

Violations may result in:

  • Warnings
  • Content removal
  • Temporary restrictions
  • Permanent suspension
  • Community removal