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Safety & Community Guidelines

VocalWitness is a public square built for truth, evidence, and respectful dialogue. We are committed to creating a space where people can share their testimonies safely and with integrity.

1. Core Principles

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Speak Truthfully

Share what you genuinely witnessed or experienced. We encourage honesty, good faith, and evidence-based testimonies.

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Respect Others

Treat fellow witnesses with dignity. Disagreement is welcome — harassment, abuse, or personal attacks are not.

2. Prohibited Conduct

  • Hate speech, discrimination, or incitement to violence
  • Harassment, doxxing, or threats against other users
  • Posting illegal content or clear misinformation intended to cause harm
  • Impersonation or deliberate manipulation of evidence
  • Spam, scams, or commercial exploitation
  • Sexually explicit or exploitative content

3. Privacy & Personal Safety

Protect yourself and others:

  • Do not post sensitive personal information (addresses, phone numbers, private photos, etc.) in public testimonies.
  • Use the platform’s verification features responsibly.
  • Report any content that puts someone’s safety at risk.

4. Moderation & Enforcement

We combine community reporting with gentle moderation. Violations may result in content removal, reduced visibility, account warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent ban depending on severity.

Higher-trust users (Trust Circle and True Witness) are held to higher standards of conduct.

5. Reporting & Appeals

If you see content that violates these guidelines, please use the in-app report feature. We review reports seriously. If your content is moderated, you will receive a notification and have the opportunity to appeal in good faith.

Our Goal:

A healthier public square where truth can be spoken safely, evidence can be preserved, and every good-faith witness feels protected.

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