The Codoser Community Guidelines (“Guidelines”) set the standards of behavior and content expected from everyone who uses Codoser.com (“Codoser,” “we,” “our,” “us”).
These Guidelines are designed to maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and legally compliant digital marketplace. They apply to all users — authors, buyers, affiliates, and visitors — across all platform features, including product listings, reviews, comments, support interactions, and promotional activities.
Violation of these Guidelines may result in content removal, account suspension, or termination, in accordance with Codoser’s policies and applicable laws.
1. Scope of Guidelines
1.1 These Guidelines apply to:
1.2 They complement the Terms of Use, Author, Buyer, and Affiliate Policies.
2. Principles of Community Conduct
2.1 The Codoser community is built on respect, trust, and professionalism.
2.2 All users are expected to act in good faith, follow laws, and treat others with courtesy.
2.3 Abusive, discriminatory, or illegal behavior will not be tolerated.
3. Legal Compliance
3.1 Users must comply with all applicable local and international laws, including but not limited to:
3.2 Users are individually responsible for ensuring their actions and content comply with the law.
4. Identity and Authenticity
4.1 Users must provide accurate and truthful information in their profiles and interactions.
4.2 Impersonation of other users, Codoser staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited.
4.3 Use of fake accounts, bots, or multiple deceptive identities may lead to suspension.
5. Respectful Communication
5.1 All communication should be professional, respectful, and constructive.
5.2 Harassment, insults, threats, bullying, or personal attacks are prohibited.
5.3 Disagreements must be expressed civilly without hostility or defamatory language.
6. Hate Speech and Discrimination
6.1 Codoser has zero tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, or bigotry based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, caste, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
6.2 Content promoting hate groups, violence, or harassment is prohibited and may be reported to law enforcement.
7. Sexual Content and Exploitation
7.1 Sexually explicit, pornographic, or sexually suggestive content is not permitted.
7.2 Content involving exploitation, abuse, or non-consensual acts is strictly prohibited.
7.3 Violations may result in immediate account termination and legal reporting.
8. Violence and Threats
8.1 Threats of violence, promotion of terrorism, or glorification of violent acts are prohibited.
8.2 Users must not share content encouraging harm to individuals, groups, or property.
9. Spam and Scams
9.1 Users must not engage in spammy behavior, including:
9.2 Scam activities (e.g., phishing, pyramid schemes, fake giveaways) will lead to immediate termination.
10. Intellectual Property Respect
10.1 Users must respect intellectual property (IP) rights.
10.2 Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted material is prohibited.
10.3 DMCA and IP takedown mechanisms apply in case of violations.
11. Product Listings and Descriptions
11.1 Authors must provide accurate, complete, and honest product information.
11.2 Misleading titles, fake demos, or manipulated screenshots are prohibited.
11.3 Plagiarized or repackaged content without authorization is treated as IP fraud.
12. Reviews and Ratings
12.1 Reviews must be genuine, unbiased, and based on actual experience.
12.2 Authors may not post fake reviews on their own products or incentivize reviews dishonestly.
12.3 Buyers must not use reviews as leverage for refunds, blackmail, or policy violations.
13. Privacy and Personal Data
13.1 Users must not share or expose others’ personal data (e.g., emails, phone numbers, addresses) without consent.
13.2 Doxxing, stalking, or privacy violations are serious breaches and may lead to legal action.
14. Prohibited Content
14.1 The following content types are strictly prohibited:
14.2 Violations may be escalated to law enforcement.
15. Political and Religious Content
15.1 Users may not use the platform for political campaigning, religious proselytization, or promoting extremist ideologies.
15.2 Limited references are allowed in product contexts if relevant, but must remain neutral and respectful.
16. Advertising and Self-Promotion
16.1 Unsolicited advertising, affiliate spam, or external promotions unrelated to the platform are not allowed in comments or reviews.
16.2 Authors may promote their products within product pages or approved channels only.
17. Reporting Mechanisms
17.1 Users can report content or behavior that violates these Guidelines using built-in reporting tools.
17.2 Reports are reviewed by moderation teams and may trigger investigations.
18. Moderation Powers
18.1 Codoser reserves the right to edit, hide, or remove content that violates these Guidelines.
18.2 Repeated or severe violations may lead to warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans.
19. Appeals
19.1 Users may appeal moderation decisions by submitting a written explanation and supporting evidence.
19.2 Appeals are reviewed by senior moderators, and decisions are final within the platform.
20. Language and Cultural Sensitivity
20.1 English is the primary language for official communication.
20.2 Content in other languages must not contain hate speech or violate policies.
20.3 Cultural insensitivity, mockery, or stereotyping is not tolerated.
21. Multi-Account Abuse
21.1 Creating multiple accounts to manipulate ratings, evade bans, or exploit referral programs is prohibited.
21.2 Detected multi-account networks are banned collectively.
22. Impersonation of Codoser Staff
22.1 Pretending to be a Codoser employee, moderator, or representative is a serious violation.
22.2 Such acts may lead to immediate suspension and legal action.
23. Security and Vulnerability Disclosure
23.1 Users discovering security vulnerabilities must report them responsibly through official channels.
23.2 Public disclosure before remediation is prohibited.
24. Community Contributions
24.1 Contributions like tutorials, tips, or open-source tools should be accurate, original, and appropriately licensed.
24.2 Plagiarized community resources will be removed.
25. Disputes Between Users
25.1 Users are encouraged to resolve conflicts amicably.
25.2 Persistent disputes or harassment may be referred to the Dispute Resolution Policy.
26. Legal Investigations
26.1 In cases involving criminal activity or legal orders, Codoser may cooperate with law enforcement and provide necessary user data as required by law.
27. Account Suspension and Termination
27.1 Codoser may suspend or terminate accounts violating these Guidelines.
27.2 Suspension may be temporary or permanent depending on severity.
28. Transparency of Moderation
28.1 Codoser aims to ensure transparent and fair moderation.
28.2 Significant moderation actions may include explanations to affected users.
29. Community Education
29.1 Codoser provides educational resources to help users understand these Guidelines, including onboarding materials and regular updates.
29.2 Users are encouraged to stay informed and act responsibly.
30. Integration with Other Policies
30.1 These Guidelines operate alongside:
30.2 Violations may trigger actions under multiple policies simultaneously.
31. Reviews and Feedback Integrity
31.1 Reviews should reflect honest, personal experiences with the product or service.
31.2 Coordinated fake reviews, incentivized five-star ratings, or negative smear campaigns are strictly prohibited.
31.3 Codoser may remove suspicious reviews and take disciplinary action against involved users.
32. Constructive Criticism
32.1 Users are encouraged to provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve their products.
32.2 Criticism must focus on the product or service — not personal attacks on authors or other users.
32.3 Abusive language disguised as “feedback” is not tolerated.
33. Community Discussions
33.1 Community discussions, if enabled, must remain on-topic, respectful, and relevant to the platform.
33.2 Off-topic spam, trolling, or inflammatory discussions may be moderated.
33.3 Healthy debate is encouraged, but hate speech, political campaigning, or incitement are prohibited.
34. Public vs. Private Behavior
34.1 All users must follow these Guidelines in both public and private communications on the platform.
34.2 Harassment or illegal activity in private messages will be treated as seriously as public violations.
35. Spam Reporting Abuse
35.1 Users must not misuse reporting features to target or harass others.
35.2 False or malicious reporting may lead to account restrictions.
36. Platform Integrity and Manipulation
36.1 Users may not exploit platform algorithms, review systems, search rankings, or licensing rules through artificial manipulation.
36.2 This includes keyword stuffing, fake downloads, review farms, or traffic inflation.
36.3 Violations can lead to product removal and permanent bans.
37. Product Support Behavior
37.1 Buyers seeking support must communicate respectfully with authors.
37.2 Harassment, spam tickets, or blackmailing through support channels are prohibited.
37.3 Authors must also respond professionally and within reasonable timelines.
38. Community Events and Promotions
38.1 Codoser may host community events, webinars, or promotions.
38.2 Participants must follow all platform rules during such events, including promotional campaigns.
38.3 Misuse of event features for spam or self-promotion is prohibited.
39. Use of AI-Generated Content
39.1 AI-generated content (e.g., product assets, reviews, posts) must be clearly disclosed where relevant.
39.2 Deceptive AI content, deepfakes, or auto-generated spam will result in penalties.
39.3 Authors remain responsible for ensuring their AI-generated content does not violate IP or ethical standards.
40. Language of Communication
40.1 English is the default language for moderation, legal, and support processes.
40.2 Users posting in other languages must follow the same behavioral standards.
40.3 Offensive slang or coded hate language in any language is prohibited.
41. Reputation Systems
41.1 Community reputation features (e.g., badges, points, author levels) must not be gamed or manipulated.
41.2 Abusing these systems undermines community trust and may result in suspension of privileges.
42. Links and External Content
42.1 Users may share external links only if relevant, safe, and legal.
42.2 Links containing malware, phishing, adult content, or scams are prohibited.
42.3 Codoser may remove or block suspicious links at any time.
43. Third-Party Integrations
43.1 When using third-party tools or integrations within the community, users must comply with their terms of service as well as these Guidelines.
43.2 Third-party misuse that affects the platform may result in disciplinary actions.
44. Educational and Help Content
44.1 Users sharing tutorials or help guides must ensure content is accurate, original, and not infringing on others’ IP.
44.2 Deliberately misleading or low-quality tutorials may be removed.
45. Encouraging Positive Contributions
45.1 Codoser encourages contributions that add value to the community, such as bug reports, helpful tips, constructive feedback, or innovative resources.
45.2 Positive contributions may be rewarded with badges, features, or other recognition.
46. Reporting Illegal Content
46.1 Users are encouraged to report illegal content (e.g., child exploitation, pirated software) immediately.
46.2 Reports are handled confidentially, and appropriate legal action may be taken where necessary.
47. Minors on the Platform
47.1 Codoser is primarily designed for adult professionals.
47.2 If minors use the platform (where legally allowed), they must follow all Guidelines and may be subject to additional protections under applicable laws.
47.3 Exploitation or targeting of minors is strictly prohibited.
48. Platform Moderation Philosophy
48.1 Codoser uses a combination of automated moderation tools and human reviewers to enforce these Guidelines.
48.2 Automated actions may be followed by manual review to reduce false positives.
49. Escalation of Repeated Violations
49.1 Repeated or severe violations escalate through the following stages:
49.2 The severity of the violation determines the escalation path.
50. Appeals Process
50.1 Users may appeal moderation actions by submitting a formal appeal with evidence.
50.2 Appeals are reviewed by a senior moderation team, and their decision is final within the platform.
51. Integration with Dispute Resolution Policy
51.1 Interpersonal conflicts that cannot be resolved through moderation may be escalated to the Dispute Resolution Policy for mediation or arbitration where applicable.
52. Platform Evolution and Community Input
52.1 Codoser may update these Guidelines as the platform evolves.
52.2 Community feedback may be considered when revising rules, ensuring fairness and clarity.
53. Transparency Reports
53.1 Codoser may publish transparency reports summarizing moderation actions, policy updates, or major community trends.
53.2 Personal data is not disclosed in such reports.
54. Enforcement Consistency
54.1 Moderation decisions aim for consistent application of rules across all users.
54.2 However, context is always considered to ensure fair judgment.
55. Non-Waiver
55.1 Failure by Codoser to enforce any provision of these Guidelines does not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce the same or other provisions in the future.
56. Severability
56.1 If any provision of these Guidelines is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
56.2 Invalid clauses are replaced with legally valid terms closest in intent.
57. Legal Cooperation
57.1 Codoser will cooperate with law enforcement, regulators, and courts in cases involving serious violations, such as fraud, IP theft, harassment, or criminal acts.
58. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
58.1 These Guidelines are governed by Indian law (IT Act, IT Rules 2021), as well as applicable international legal frameworks.
58.2 Jurisdiction for legal proceedings is Pune, Maharashtra, India, unless otherwise required by international law.
59. Policy Updates
59.1 Codoser may modify or update these Guidelines at any time to reflect legal, operational, or community developments.
59.2 Updates are published on the platform, and continued use constitutes acceptance.
60. User Acknowledgment
60.1 By using Codoser, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Community Guidelines.
60.2 Adherence is essential to maintaining a safe, professional, and collaborative environment for everyone.
