Community Guidelines

Creating a safe and welcoming space for all storytellers

Local is built on respect, creativity, and community. These guidelines help ensure everyone can share their stories in a safe and supportive environment.

Be Respectful

Treat all community members with kindness and respect:

  • Be constructive with feedback and criticism
  • Respect different perspectives and experiences
  • Avoid personal attacks or harassment
  • Use inclusive language
  • Respect content warnings and trigger warnings

Original Content

Share your own creative work:

  • Post only content you have created or have rights to
  • Give credit when inspired by others
  • Do not plagiarize or copy others work
  • Respect copyright and intellectual property

Safe Content

Keep the platform safe for all users:

  • No hate speech, discrimination, or bigotry
  • No graphic violence or gore
  • No explicit sexual content
  • No promotion of self-harm or dangerous activities
  • Use content warnings for sensitive topics
  • Mark mature content appropriately

Community Engagement

Build a positive community:

  • Engage authentically with other creators
  • Provide thoughtful feedback and encouragement
  • Report content that violates guidelines
  • Do not spam or self-promote excessively
  • Respect privacy and personal boundaries

Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Temporary account suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Reporting to authorities (for illegal content)

We review all reports and take appropriate action to maintain a safe community.

Thank You

Thank you for being part of the Local community and helping us create a welcoming space for storytellers worldwide. Together, we can build something amazing.