guideline
Community Guidelines
Expectations for respectful storytelling and enforcement approach.
Last updated 2025-01-12
Community overview
Last updated dates are reflected per version. Use the report tools if you notice violations.
Welcome to KIRELAY! These guidelines help everyone enjoy a respectful and creative environment for collaborative storytelling.
By using the service you agree to follow these rules in addition to our Terms of Service.
1. Be respectful
- Treat others with courtesy and respect.
- Do not harass, bully, or threaten other users.
- Avoid personal attacks, hate speech, or discriminatory language.
2. Keep it legal
- Do not use the service to create, share, or promote unlawful content or activity.
- Do not threaten or incite violence or illegal acts.
- Do not involve minors in sexual or exploitative ways.
- Do not encourage self-harm, suicide, or dangerous behavior.
3. No hate or violence
- Content that promotes hatred or discrimination against protected groups is prohibited.
- Do not glorify or trivialize violence, including graphic descriptions aimed to shock or disturb.
4. No sexual or explicit content involving minors
- Any sexual or suggestive content involving minors (real or fictional) is strictly prohibited.
- Do not post content that could be interpreted as sexualizing minors.
5. Respect intellectual property
- Only post content you have the right to use.
- Do not copy or adapt others’ work without permission unless permitted by an open license.
- If you believe your rights are infringed, follow the infringement complaint guide.
6. Collaborative storytelling rules
KIRELAY is built around shared, branching stories.
- Add relays that meaningfully contribute to the story instead of spam or nonsense.
- Do not intentionally derail or abuse other users’ stories.
- Respect tone and direction set by the original author and participants.
- You may create alternative branches, but do not use them to harass or target others.
7. Privacy and personal information
- Do not share private or sensitive information about yourself or others in public areas.
- Do not attempt to collect or publish others’ personal information without consent.
8. No spam or deceptive behavior
- Avoid repetitive or irrelevant content.
- Do not advertise unrelated products or services without permission.
- Do not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
9. Reporting and enforcement
Use the report function where available or contact us with links or screenshots if you see violations.
We may remove or restrict content, issue warnings, limit posting abilities, or suspend or ban accounts.
- Contact email legal@Kirelay.app
10. Appeals
If you believe a moderation decision is mistaken, you may contact us with an explanation and details.
Previous actions may remain in effect during review, and not every decision will be reversed.
- Appeals email legal@Kirelay.app
11. Changes to these guidelines
We may update the guidelines and adjust the “Last updated” date with additional notice when appropriate.
Continued use of the service means you accept updates.