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Community Guidelines

Last Updated: November 01, 2025

The FaithFlow community exists to encourage learning, spiritual growth, reflection, and respectful discussion about faith and Scripture. To keep our environment welcoming, supportive, and safe for everyone, please follow these guidelines.

1. Be Respectful and Kind

The FaithFlow community brings together people from diverse backgrounds, denominations, and levels of biblical knowledge. We expect all members to:

• Treat others with kindness and respect - Remember that behind every username is a real person on their own spiritual journey
• Welcome newcomers - Everyone was a beginner once. Be patient and encouraging with those just starting their faith journey
• Disagree respectfully - Theological discussions are welcome, but maintain a respectful tone even when you disagree
• Avoid personal attacks - Focus on ideas, not individuals. Ad hominem attacks, insults, and name-calling are not tolerated
• Be humble - No one has all the answers. Approach discussions with humility and willingness to learn

2. No Harassment or Hate Speech

FaithFlow has zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or hate speech. This includes but is not limited to:

• Harassment based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic
• Threats, intimidation, or violent language
• Sexualized content or unwelcome sexual attention
• Doxxing (sharing someone's personal information without consent)
• Sustained disruption of discussions or deliberate attempts to derail conversations
• Mocking or belittling someone's faith, doubts, or questions

Immediate action: Violations will result in content removal and may lead to account suspension or permanent ban.

3. Stay On Topic

FaithFlow is dedicated to Bible study, spiritual growth, and faith discussions. Please:

• Keep content relevant - Focus on topics related to faith, Scripture, spiritual growth, prayer, and related subjects
• Use appropriate channels - Post in the right sections (e.g., prayer requests in prayer sections, Bible questions in study areas)
• Avoid off-topic discussions - While some friendly conversation is fine, avoid extended off-topic threads
• Respect the learning environment - Remember that many users are here to learn and grow. Keep the focus on edification

What doesn't belong: Political debates, commercial promotions, unrelated personal stories, or content that doesn't contribute to spiritual growth.

4. No Spam or Self-Promotion

To maintain a quality experience for all users:

• No advertisements - Do not promote products, services, or businesses
• No solicitations - Do not ask for money, donations, or financial support (except through official FaithFlow channels if applicable)
• No repetitive posts - Avoid posting the same content multiple times
• No link spam - Do not post links solely for traffic generation or SEO purposes
• No pyramid schemes or MLM - Multi-level marketing and similar schemes are strictly prohibited

Exceptions: Sharing relevant devotional content, Bible study resources, or worship music is acceptable if it genuinely adds value to the conversation and is not done for commercial gain.

5. Protect Privacy

Respect your own privacy and the privacy of others:

• Don't share personal information - Avoid posting your full name, address, phone number, email, or other sensitive information in public spaces
• Don't share others' information - Never post someone else's personal information without their explicit consent
• Be cautious with prayer requests - When sharing prayer requests, avoid including identifying details about others without permission
• Use private messages wisely - If you need to share personal information, use direct messages rather than public posts
• Protect children's privacy - Never post identifying information, photos, or details about minors

6. Respect Intellectual Property

When sharing content:

• Credit sources - Always attribute quotes, teachings, or content to their original authors
• Respect copyright - Don't post entire copyrighted articles, books, or lengthy excerpts. Short quotes with attribution are acceptable
• Biblical translations - When quoting Scripture, cite the translation used (e.g., NIV, ESV, KJV)
• Your own content - By posting content to FaithFlow, you grant us a license to display and share it within the app (see our Terms of Service)

7. Content Ownership and Licensing

Understanding content rights:

• You retain ownership - You own the content you post (notes, prayers, comments, reflections)
• You grant FaithFlow a license - By posting, you grant Digital Nexus Creations LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display your content within the app
• You can delete your content - You may delete your own posts at any time through the app
• We may remove content - We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines

8. Appropriate Content Standards

All content posted to FaithFlow must be:

• Family-friendly - Appropriate for users of all ages (13+)
• Free of profanity - Avoid vulgar, obscene, or explicit language
• Non-violent - Do not post graphic violence or disturbing content
• Theologically respectful - While different perspectives are welcome, avoid content that mocks or degrades faith
• Truthful - Do not post false information, conspiracy theories, or deliberately misleading content
• Original or properly attributed - Don't plagiarize or claim others' work as your own

9. Denomin ational Respect

FaithFlow welcomes Christians from all denominations and traditions:

• Respect denominational differences - Different interpretations and traditions exist. Approach them with respect
• Focus on core truths - Emphasize what unites us rather than what divides us
• Avoid proselytizing - Don't use FaithFlow to recruit for specific denominations or churches
• Be open to learning - Different perspectives can enrich your understanding

10. Reporting Violations

If you see content or behavior that violates these Community Guidelines:

1. Use the in-app report feature - Tap the "..." menu on any post and select "Report"
2. Provide details - Explain why the content violates the guidelines
3. Don't engage - Don't argue with or retaliate against rule violators. Let our moderation team handle it
4. Block users if needed - You can block individual users to prevent them from interacting with you

You can also report issues by emailing legal@faith-flow.net with "Community Violation" in the subject line.

11. Enforcement and Consequences

Violations of these Community Guidelines may result in:

1. Content removal - Posts that violate guidelines will be removed
2. Warning - First-time or minor violations may receive a warning
3. Temporary suspension - Repeated or moderate violations may result in temporary account suspension (1-30 days)
4. Permanent ban - Severe or repeated violations will result in permanent account termination
5. Legal action - In cases of illegal activity, we will cooperate with law enforcement

Appeal Process

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

1. Email legal@faith-flow.net with "Appeal" in the subject line
2. Include your username and a description of the issue
3. Explain why you believe the action was in error
4. We will review and respond within 5-7 business days

12. Moderator Authority

Our moderation team has the authority to:

• Remove content that violates these guidelines
• Issue warnings, suspensions, or bans as appropriate
• Lock or close discussion threads if needed
• Make final decisions on appeals

Moderators are volunteers committed to maintaining a positive community. Treat them with respect.

13. Safety and Well-Being

Your safety matters to us:

• Crisis resources - If you're in crisis, please contact emergency services or crisis hotlines in your country
• Mental health - While prayer and faith are important, FaithFlow is not a substitute for professional mental health care
• Report threats - If someone threatens self-harm or violence, report it immediately
• Healthy boundaries - It's okay to set boundaries in your interactions

14. Updates to Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time to address new issues or improve clarity. Major changes will be announced through:

• In-app notification
• Email to registered users
• Update to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Continued use of FaithFlow after guideline updates constitutes acceptance of the new guidelines.

Contact and Questions

If you have questions about these Community Guidelines or need clarification:

• Email: legal@faith-flow.net
• Website: https://faith-flow.net
• In-App: Settings → Help & Support → Contact Us

"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." - Romans 14:19 (NIV)