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.