Community Guidelines
Welcome to EarlyGroove—a place to connect, share, and grow together. We value respect, truth, and creating a space where every voice matters. Together, we can build a place where communities grow and people thrive.
Core Principles
Authenticity & Trust
- Share information you know is accurate and truthful
- Use your real identity and represent yourself honestly
- Credit others for their work and ideas
Respect & Belonging
- Embrace diverse perspectives and experiences
- Focus on discussing ideas respectfully
- Avoid harassment or targeting individuals or groups
Safety & Privacy
- Protect your own and others’ private information
- Report harmful content or behavior promptly
- Use privacy settings to manage your experience
Moderation and Free Expression
Our moderation framework balances:
- Supporting diverse viewpoints and healthy debate
- Protecting against harmful or abusive behavior
- Ensuring community safety and trust
To keep EarlyGroove safe, the following are not allowed:
- Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination
- Deliberate misinformation or deceptive practices
- Content promoting harm or illegal activities
EarlyGroove’s moderation is human-driven, responsive, and transparent:
- All reports are reviewed by our team to ensure fairness and consistency
- We address reported content promptly
- If your content is removed, you will be notified with a reason
When guidelines are violated, actions may include:
- Issuing warnings with guidance for improvement
- Temporarily restricting certain features
- Removing inappropriate content
- Suspending or terminating accounts for serious or repeated violations
If you believe a moderation decision was incorrect:
- Review the specific guideline cited in the removal notice
- Submit an appeal using the in-app form, providing relevant information
- Our team will review your appeal within 5 business days and notify you of the outcome
Your Role in Building Community
If you encounter content that violates our guidelines:
- Use the reporting tools on the platform
- Provide specific details about the violation
- Avoid engaging directly with harmful content
We’re always learning and improving and encourage:
- Constructive feedback on our guidelines and policies
- Suggestions for enhancing community safety
- Highlighting positive examples of community engagement
In addition to our Community Guidelines, here are EarlyGroove's legal policies: