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    Community Guidelines

    Building an inclusive, respectful, and growth-focused professional community for all product, tech, and startup professionals.

    Welcome to The Product City!

    We are committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and growth-focused professional community for all product, tech, and startup professionals. These Community Guidelines set clear expectations for conduct, help create a safe and trusted environment, and ensure we all thrive together.

    Our Core Values

    Respect

    Embrace every individual's voice and dignity.

    Trust

    Act with integrity, honesty, and accountability.

    Growth

    Support, inspire, and uplift others through constructive peer feedback and recognition.

    Inclusivity

    Foster a diverse, welcoming, and equitable platform.

    Safety

    Prioritize member privacy, data protection, and well-being.

    What's Expected from Every Member

    1. Be Respectful

    Treat everyone with courtesy and professionalism, even in disagreement. No personal attacks, bullying, threats, harassment, or disruptive behavior will be tolerated.

    2. Help Build a Safe, Supportive Community

    • Offer feedback to peers rooted in honesty and empathy, not hostility or bias.
    • Use your real identity—no impersonations, fake profiles, or dishonest representations.
    • Do not attempt to manipulate ratings, leaderboards, or platform features.

    3. No Discrimination or Hate Speech

    We do not allow racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, religious intolerance, or any other forms of prejudice. Discriminatory or hateful content or behavior results in immediate action.

    4. Keep Interactions Professional

    • All contributions—posts, comments, ratings, messages—must be relevant and constructive.
    • No spamming, self-promotion, or irrelevant solicitation.
    • No explicit, shocking, or inflammatory content.

    5. Protect Privacy—Yours and Others'

    • Never post, disclose, or request private information (such as addresses, emails, or phone numbers) of others on public or semi-private channels.
    • Do not share content or conversations for which you do not have explicit permission.
    • Anonymous feedback must remain confidential.

    6. Intellectual Property and Fair Use

    • Only share content you own or have rights to. Always give credit for third-party materials.
    • Do not use platform features for plagiarism, piracy, or intellectual property infringement.

    7. Follow the Law and Platform Rules

    • Do not use this platform for any unlawful activities, including but not limited to fraud, harassment, or promotion of illegal goods/services.
    • Respect all local, regional, and international laws that may apply.

    8. Celebrate Diversity and Foster Belonging

    Encourage a variety of perspectives and backgrounds—diversity strengthens our community. Welcome newcomers and support inclusive discussions.

    Unacceptable Content & Behavior

    Unacceptable use and violations include (but are not limited to):

    • Harassment, bullying, threats, or stalking
    • Hate speech, discriminatory or violent content
    • Spam, phishing, or scam attempts
    • Sharing explicit, graphic, or adult content
    • Disclosing or soliciting personally identifiable information
    • Impersonating others or using fake identities
    • Manipulating platform features or abusing referral/rating systems

    Consequences for Violations

    Breaches of these guidelines may result in, but are not limited to:

    • Removal or editing of offending content
    • Temporary or permanent suspension of features
    • Account termination and banning
    • Reporting to relevant authorities where required

    Our Trust & Safety team reviews all reports impartially and may ask for additional information to support investigations.

    Reporting Concerns

    Your safety and experience matter. If you encounter behavior or content violating these guidelines:

    We aim to respond promptly and take appropriate action.

    Best Practices & Tips

    • Engage with fellow members in a spirit of learning and collaboration.
    • Use feedback to help, not harm.
    • Give credit where it's due, and celebrate others' achievements.
    • Respect boundaries—ask before sharing, tagging, or quoting.
    • Reach out to our team if you ever feel unsafe or unsure.

    Final Note

    By participating in The Product City, you agree to abide by these guidelines and help co-create a professional, inspiring, and safe environment for all.

    We update our community policies regularly to remain current and effective. Please check back for new updates.

    Together, let's build a city where everyone can grow, be recognized, and belong.

    For any questions, reach out to us at team@theproduct.city or review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.