Community Guidelines

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

Welcome to India's Democratic Student Network

BetweenBreaks is built on democratic principles - upvotes drive visibility, students elect moderators, and peer reviews ensure quality. These guidelines help maintain a respectful, professional environment.

1. Be Respectful & Professional

✅ Do:

  • Treat everyone with respect and courtesy
  • Engage in constructive discussions
  • Accept feedback gracefully
  • Use professional language

❌ Don't:

  • Harass, bully, or discriminate
  • Use offensive language or hate speech
  • Make personal attacks
  • Share private information without consent

2. Be Authentic & Honest

✅ Do:

  • Use your real name and college affiliation
  • Provide accurate information
  • Honor your commitments
  • Give honest reviews

❌ Don't:

  • Create fake accounts or impersonate others
  • Post fake opportunities or scams
  • Manipulate voting or karma systems
  • Submit false reviews

3. Post Quality Content

  • Post relevant, valuable content
  • Use clear titles and descriptions
  • Don't spam or post repetitive content
  • Respect intellectual property rights

4. Opportunities & Hiring

  • Post legitimate, legal opportunities only
  • Clearly state requirements and compensation
  • Respond to applications promptly
  • No pyramid schemes or scams
  • Pay agreed amounts on time

5. Democratic Participation

  • Vote honestly based on content quality
  • Report rule violations appropriately
  • Respect moderator decisions
  • Don't manipulate votes with bots or fake accounts
  • Don't abuse the report system

6. Enforcement

⚠️ Warning

First-time minor violations get a warning.

🚫 Content Removal

Violating content removed by moderators.

❌ Permanent Ban

Serious violations result in permanent removal.

7. How to Report Violations

  1. Use the Report Button on posts/comments
  2. Email support@betweenbreaks.in for serious issues
  3. Contact club moderators for community-specific concerns

Reports are anonymous. We take all reports seriously.

Building Together

These guidelines foster a positive, professional environment where students from all colleges can collaborate safely. By participating, you agree to uphold these standards.