Community Guidelines
Community Guidelines
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Last updated: September 8, 2025
Welcome to Stormy!
We’re building a space where people can be themselves and thrive by being authentic and real. These Guidelines explain what’s expected of everyone on Stormy so that our community stays friendly, fun, and safe.
These rules apply to all content and behavior on Stormy — including posts, photos, videos, captions, comments, messages, usernames, profile details, links, emojis, and any AI-generated or edited media shared through our features.
Bottom line: Be yourself. Be kind. Don’t put anyone at risk.
1) Our Core Values
Be authentic. Share real moments — no fakery meant to mislead.
Be kind. Treat people with respect; disagree without being cruel.
Protect each other. Keep minors safe, honor consent, and respect privacy.
Follow the law. Illegal activity has no place here.
Own your impact. What you post affects real people.
2) What’s Not Allowed (No Exceptions)
A. Nudity & Sexual Content
No pornography or explicit sexual content.
No sexualized content involving minors — zero tolerance.
No sexual harassment, sexual services, or sexual extortion.
B. Child Safety
Absolutely no content that sexualizes, endangers, or exploits anyone under 18.
Don’t solicit minors, groom, or message them inappropriately.
Don’t post images of minors in risky situations (e.g., intoxication, self-harm).
C. Hate, Harassment, & Abuse
No slurs, dehumanization, or attacks based on protected characteristics.
No bullying, stalking, brigading, or encouragement of harassment.
No threats or glorification of serious harm.
D. Violence & Dangerous Organizations
No praise, support, or representation of extremist or violent groups.
No graphic violence or gore.
No threats of violence or incitement to real-world harm.
E. Drugs, Weapons, & Illegal Activity
No buying, selling, or facilitating illegal drugs, weapons, or explosives.
No instructions that meaningfully help people commit crimes.
No content showing or encouraging criminal activity.
F. Self-Harm & Suicide
No promotion, encouragement, or instructions for self-harm, eating disorders, or suicide.
Supportive or educational content must include resources and never glamorize harm.
G. Non-Consensual & Privacy-Invasive Content
No sharing others’ private information (doxxing), private images, or intimate images.
No hidden recordings or voyeuristic material.
No impersonation, deepfakes, or synthetic media used to deceive or harass.
H. Scams, Spam, & Platform Abuse
No phishing, fraud, or deceptive schemes.
No mass messaging, botting, or repetitive spam.
Don’t misuse reporting, complaints, or appeals tools.
I. Intellectual Property
Only post content you own or have the rights to share.
Respect copyrights, trademarks, and publicity rights.
3) Authenticity on Stormy
Stormy is about real people and real moments. Don’t pass off staged, fabricated, or heavily altered content as unedited reality. If you share synthetic or AI-generated content, label it clearly and don’t use it to deceive, harass, or impersonate.
4) Age-Appropriate Use
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service and to create an account. If the laws of your country of residence require a higher minimum age to use the Service, you must meet that minimum age to use the Service and create an account.
If we have actual knowledge that you are under 13 years of age, or under the applicable minimum age in your country of residence, we will delete your account and any associated personal data, and cease providing the Service to you. Teen accounts have additional protections, and we may limit their exposure to mature content.
5) Content That May Be Restricted
Some content is permitted in limited contexts (e.g., news, education, support groups) but may be restricted or shown with warnings:
Substance use (alcohol, tobacco, legal substances) by adults.
Discussions of mental health or trauma with supportive intent.
Sensitive newsworthy content like protests or conflict, when shared responsibly.
6) Enforcement: What Happens If You Break the Rules
Depending on the severity, intent, and history, we may:
Remove content and notify you.
Limit your posting or messaging abilities.
Temporarily suspend your account.
Permanently disable your account for serious or repeated violations.
Severe harms (like child exploitation, drug trafficking, or violent extremism) lead to immediate account removal and possible reporting to authorities.
7) Reporting & Appeals
Report: Use the in-app tools to report posts, profiles and messages.
Block: Take control of your experience by blocking accounts.
Appeal: If you think we made a mistake, contact our support through the Appeal category in the support form on our website.
8) Tips for Safer Sharing
Ask before you post others, especially minors.
Think context. Humor can be misread; avoid cruel or harmful jokes.
Limit location sharing unless you’re sure it’s safe.
Secure your account with a strong password.
If someone is at risk, report it and contact local emergency services.
9) Creators, Brands, & Public Figures
If you publish to large audiences on Stormy, you’re held to a higher bar:
Follow advertising laws and label sponsored content.
Don’t post shocking or harmful material for attention.
Keep content safe for teens, especially when appearing in recommendations.
10) Legal & Policy Notes
These Guidelines sit alongside our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Violations may have legal consequences.
We may update these Guidelines as features and laws evolve. The latest version will always be published here.
We may cooperate with law enforcement when people are at risk or the law requires it.
11) Contact
Have questions or feedback? Reach our team through the support or by email at community@stormycare.com.
Stormy is built for real people and real moments. Thank you for helping us keep it safe, authentic, and kind.
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