Code of Conduct

  • Published and valid from: 2024-11-17

The monobox is all about connection, understanding, and shared experiences. We want everyone to feel welcome and safe to express themselves freely. To make this happen, we ask that everyone follows these simple guidelines:

  1. Be Respectful: Treat everyone on the platform with kindness and consideration, even when you disagree. Remember that words can have a powerful impact, so let's strive for constructive conversations and avoid personal attacks or insults.

  2. Show Empathy: Try to see things from different perspectives and understand others' experiences. Avoid generalizations and stereotypes that can be hurtful.

  3. Celebrate Diversity: We value the richness that diversity brings to our community. [Platform Name] is a space for everyone, regardless of their background, beliefs, identity, or opinions.

  4. No Hate Speech or Discrimination: We have zero tolerance for hate speech, bigotry, discrimination, or harassment of any kind. This includes:

    • Language that promotes violence or hatred against individuals or groups.
    • Dehumanizing language or slurs targeting specific groups.
    • Content that incites harm or discrimination against others.
    • Invalidating LGBTQIA+ identities or promoting harmful stereotypes.
    • Violations of these rules in 'good faith' or from a 'devil's advocate' position still constitute a violation of these rules and will be handled in this way.

    Important Note: While we work hard to remove harmful content from our instance, please remember that posts may be cached on other instances and therefore not always immediately deletable.

  5. Share Responsibly: Think before you share! Avoid spreading misinformation, rumors, or harmful content. Use content warnings, if possible. Keep in mind that content that might seem harmless to you can trigger intense reactions in others. Keep content accessible (e.g. by using descriptive language or using alt text features if available)

  6. Respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Violations brought to the attention of the owners of these services are handled in accordance with the Terms of Service.

Consequences for Violations: We take these guidelines seriously. Actions may include:

  • Warnings: For minor infractions, users will receive a warning message outlining the violation and expected behavior.
  • Account Limitations: Continued violations may result in temporary or permanent limitations on your account(s).