Community Guidelines

Last Updated: 10 April 2026

SocialGryd is a professional social networking platform that connects professionals worldwide. These Community Guidelines set the standards for behaviour on the Platform. They apply to all content you create, share, or interact with, including posts, comments, messages, stories, events, reviews, profiles, and meetup signals.

By using SocialGryd, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, account restriction, or permanent ban. These guidelines supplement our Terms and Conditions and should be read alongside them.

1. Be Respectful and Professional

SocialGryd is a professional community. Treat others as you would in a professional setting.

Be courteous and constructive in your interactions
Respect differences in opinion, background, culture, and perspective
Engage in good faith — assume positive intent before reacting negatively
Keep criticism constructive and directed at ideas, not people

2. No Harassment, Bullying, or Intimidation

We do not tolerate any form of harassment, including:

Targeted insults, name-calling, or personal attacks
Repeated unwanted contact or messages after being asked to stop
Threats of violence, harm, or intimidation of any kind
Doxxing — sharing someone's private information (address, phone number, workplace) without consent
Coordinated harassment or pile-on behaviour
Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual advances or sexually explicit messages
Stalking or attempting to track, locate, or contact someone against their wishes

3. No Hate Speech or Discrimination

Content or conduct that promotes hatred or discrimination against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics is prohibited. This includes:

Race, ethnicity, or national origin
Religion or belief
Gender, gender identity, or gender expression
Sexual orientation
Disability
Age
Immigration status

This applies to all content including profile bios, posts, comments, messages, event descriptions, and reviews.

4. No Dangerous or Harmful Content

Violence: do not threaten, glorify, or incite violence against any person or group
Self-harm: do not promote, encourage, or provide instructions for self-harm or suicide
Dangerous activities: do not promote dangerous challenges, illegal drug use, or activities that pose serious risk of physical harm
Terrorism and extremism: do not post content that supports, promotes, or recruits for terrorist or extremist organisations

5. Protect Children

SocialGryd has zero tolerance for child exploitation in any form. The following are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate permanent ban and reporting to law enforcement:

Any imagery or content depicting child sexual abuse or exploitation (CSAM)
Content that sexualises minors in any way
Grooming behaviour — building trust with a minor for the purpose of exploitation
Soliciting contact with minors for inappropriate purposes

For full details, see our Child Safety Standards.

6. No Non-Consensual Intimate Content

Sharing intimate or sexual images or videos of another person without their consent ("revenge porn" or NCII) is strictly prohibited. This includes:

Images or videos shared without the depicted person's consent
Threats to share intimate content
Secretly recorded intimate content
Digitally altered or AI-generated intimate content depicting a real person

We aim to remove confirmed NCII within 24 hours of a valid report. Accounts found posting NCII will be permanently banned.

7. Be Honest and Authentic

Real identity: use your real name and a genuine profile photo. Do not impersonate another person, organisation, or public figure
One account: do not create multiple accounts. If you need a partner or ambassador account, use the designated tools
Accurate information: do not post deliberately false or misleading information, fake reviews, fake event listings, or fabricated professional credentials
No manipulation: do not artificially inflate engagement metrics, use fake accounts to boost content, or coordinate inauthentic behaviour

8. Respect Privacy

Do not share another person's private information (email, phone, address, location) without their consent
Do not screenshot or share private messages, group chats, or event chats outside those conversations without the consent of participants
Do not use the Platform to collect, store, or harvest other users' personal data
Be mindful of others' privacy when posting photos or videos from events — ask before sharing content that features identifiable individuals

9. Keep Content Appropriate

No explicit sexual content: SocialGryd is a professional platform. Nudity, sexually explicit material, and pornography are not permitted
No graphic violence: do not post excessively graphic, gory, or disturbing imagery
No spam: do not post repetitive, irrelevant, or unsolicited promotional content. Do not send bulk messages or connection requests
No malware or phishing: do not share links to malware, phishing sites, or deceptive downloads

10. Respect Intellectual Property

Only share content you own or have permission to use
Credit original creators when sharing or referencing their work
Do not copy, scrape, or republish other users' content without permission
If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed, see our Terms and Conditions Section 15 for the takedown procedure

11. Events and Meetups

Create accurate event listings — do not misrepresent the event, venue, host, or pricing
Do not create events solely to promote products, services, or external businesses without clearly labelling them as promotional
Respect other attendees at events — the same standards of behaviour that apply online apply in person
If using meetup signals, exercise good judgement when meeting people in person. Meet in public places and let someone know where you are going
Do not use meetup signals or events to recruit for schemes, solicit personal data, or engage in deceptive commercial activity

12. Messaging Etiquette

Do not send unsolicited bulk messages or connection requests
Respect when someone does not respond — do not repeatedly message someone who has not replied
Do not use messaging for spam, advertising, phishing, or harassment
Group chats and event chats should stay relevant to the group's purpose

13. Reviews and Ratings

Reviews should reflect your genuine experience
Do not post fake, paid, or incentivised reviews (positive or negative)
Do not post reviews for venues or events you have not visited or attended
Keep reviews constructive — criticism is welcome, personal attacks are not
Partners may respond to reviews publicly. Both parties should remain professional

14. Reporting Violations

If you see content or behaviour that violates these guidelines:

In-app: use the report function available on posts, comments, profiles, messages, events, and stories
Email: contact report@socialgryd.com

All reports are reviewed. We will not reveal your identity to the person you report unless required by law.

Please do not abuse the reporting system. Filing false or malicious reports is itself a violation of these guidelines.

15. Enforcement

When we identify a violation of these guidelines, we may take one or more of the following actions depending on the severity:

Warning: a notification explaining the violation and expected behaviour
Content removal: the specific content is removed from the Platform
Feature restriction: temporary restriction of specific features (e.g., posting, messaging, event creation)
Account suspension: temporary suspension of the account pending review
Permanent ban: permanent removal from the Platform with no option for reinstatement

For severe violations (CSAM, NCII, credible threats of violence, terrorism content), we will take immediate action including permanent ban and reporting to law enforcement where required.

If your content is removed or your account is restricted, you will receive a statement of reasons explaining the decision. You may appeal by emailing legal@socialgryd.com and your appeal will be reviewed by a person within 30 days.

16. Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app, website, or email. Continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.