Acceptable Use & Anti-Harassment Policy

Legal review required. This document is a template prepared for the VulaSocial Africa node and must be reviewed by a qualified legal professional in the relevant jurisdiction (South Africa) before go-live. Nothing here is legal advice.

Explicit prohibition of harassment and nuisance

The following behaviour is expressly prohibited:

• Targeting any individual with repeated unwanted contact, including stalking or bullying.

• Using the network to threaten, intimidate, or incite violence against any person or group.

• Posting private information about another person without their consent ("doxxing"), including their home address, phone number or financial details.

• Creating accounts solely to harass, impersonate, or evade a block.

• Sending unsolicited bulk messages ("spam") or repeatedly messaging members who have asked you to stop.

• Coordinated abuse of reporting or moderation systems.

Consequences

Harassment and nuisance behaviour is a breach of the Community Rules and may result in warning → suspension → ban, up to immediate removal for serious or threatening conduct.

Reporting

Always report harassment rather than responding to it. Reports are reviewed by moderators; urgent or dangerous situations should also be reported to the relevant authorities.

Version 1.0 · Effective 17 September 2026