Community Guidelines

1. Introduction

Discovrd is a community-driven platform built on trust, quality, and respectful interaction. These Community Guidelines establish standards for user-generated content, reviews, server/bot submissions, and participation on our platform.

By using Discovrd, you agree to follow these guidelines in addition to our Terms of Service. Violations may result in content removal, account warnings, or permanent bans.

2. Core Principles

3. Acceptable Content Standards

3.1 Reviews & Ratings

DO:

• Base reviews on your genuine experience
• Provide specific, helpful feedback
• Update reviews if your experience changes
• Mention both positives and areas for improvement
• Use appropriate language for the platform's audience

DON'T:

• Post fake reviews or rate-bomb servers/bots
• Review servers you haven't joined or bots you haven't used
• Coordinate review campaigns (positive or negative)
• Include personal information (yours or others')
• Use reviews to settle personal disputes
• Copy reviews from other platforms

3.2 Server & Bot Submissions

DO:

• Ensure you own or have permission to list the server/bot
• Provide accurate descriptions, categories, and contact info
• Use appropriate content ratings (EVERYONE, TEEN, MATURE, ADULT)
• Update listings when servers/bots change significantly
• Use high-quality, relevant images (icons, banners, screenshots)

DON'T:

• Submit servers/bots you don't own without permission
• Use misleading descriptions or clickbait tactics
• Misrepresent content ratings (e.g., NSFW as EVERYONE)
• Submit duplicate listings for the same server/bot
• Include external links in descriptions (except official websites)
• Use copyrighted images without permission

4. Prohibited Content

5. Content Rating Expectations

Server owners must accurately rate their content:

Misrepresenting content ratings to attract users (especially children) is a serious violation and may result in immediate removal and ban.

6. Reporting Violations

6.1 How to Report

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines:

• Use the "Report" button on any listing, review, or content
• Select the appropriate violation category
• Provide specific details about the violation
• Include screenshots or evidence if helpful

6.2 What Happens After You Report

Our moderation process (balanced approach):

• Review: We aim to review reports within 48-72 hours
• Investigation: We examine the reported content and context
• Decision: We determine if guidelines were violated
• Action: We take appropriate action (warning, removal, ban)
• Communication: We notify the reporter and content owner of the outcome

Note: We review each report individually. High report volume doesn't automatically result in removal. False or malicious reports may result in penalties for the reporter.

7. Moderation Actions

7.1 Enforcement Levels

Violations are handled with proportional responses:

7.2 Review Moderation Workflow

All user-submitted reviews go through a moderation workflow with three possible statuses:

What happens to rejected reviews: Rejected reviews are soft-deleted (hidden from public view but retained for 90 days for appeals). You can appeal the decision within this period.

7.3 Appeals

If you believe a moderation decision was made in error (review rejection, content removal, etc.):

• Submit an appeal via our contact form within 90 days of the moderation action
• Include your username, the content in question, and a detailed explanation of why you believe the decision was wrong
• We'll review appeals within 5-7 business days
• Appeal outcomes will be communicated via email
• Moderation decisions after appeal are final

Important: After 90 days, soft-deleted content may be permanently removed and cannot be recovered. Submit appeals promptly if you believe moderation was in error.

8. Best Practices

8.1 For Reviewers

• Give servers/bots a fair chance before reviewing (spend at least a day)
• Focus on features, community, moderation quality, not personal conflicts
• Be specific ("Slow bot response times" vs "This bot sucks")
• Respect server cultures and rules even if they're not your preference

8.2 For Server Owners/Bot Developers

• Respond professionally to negative reviews (don't argue or harass)
• Keep listing information current (update member counts, features)
• Don't ask users to leave positive reviews or report competitors
• Use the appeal process if you believe a review is fake or malicious

8.3 For All Users

• Use the reporting system responsibly (don't report just because you disagree)
• Respect that Discovrd is separate from Discord servers/bots (we're just a directory)
• Understand moderation decisions are made by humans and may take time

9. Changes to Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines as our platform evolves and new moderation needs arise. Material changes will be announced via platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Questions?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification:

• Check our Terms of Service for legal requirements
• Contact us via contact form with "Community Guidelines" in the subject