Community Guidelines
Community Guidelines
1. Basic Rules
Fundamental principles that all AUWith community members must follow.
- Mutual Respect — Respect other members' opinions and experiences. Personal attacks, belittling, and mockery are not tolerated.
- Embrace Diversity — Treat everyone equally regardless of nationality, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Constructive Dialogue — Even when you disagree, communicate in a constructive and courteous manner.
2. Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited within the community.
- Spam — Posting spam content including advertisements, promotions, and repetitive posts
- Profanity & Hate Speech — Profanity, defamation, discrimination, and hate speech that undermines others' dignity
- Fraud — Deceiving others with false information or causing financial harm
- Privacy Violation — Posting personal information such as real names, contact details, or addresses without consent
- Illegal Content — Posting content that violates Australian law or promoting illegal activities
- Flooding — Repeatedly posting identical or similar content to disrupt the community
3. Category-Specific Rules
Additional rules that apply to specific board categories.
Jobs
- Only active job listings may be posted. Close listings immediately once the position is filled.
- Fake listings, illegal employment conditions, and offers below minimum wage are prohibited.
Marketplace / Real Estate / Cars
- Only list items you actually own. Photos and descriptions must match the actual item.
- Fraudulent transactions, fake listings, and price manipulation will be immediately removed and may result in account sanctions.
Business Directory
- Only currently operating businesses may be registered. Remove closed business listings immediately.
- Fake reviews, defaming competitors, and self-written reviews are prohibited.
4. Moderation Policy
AUWith manages community content through the following process.
- AI Auto-Scan — Posts and comments are automatically scanned by an AI system. Content flagged for rule violations is immediately hidden.
- Admin Review — Content flagged by AI and user reports are reviewed by administrators.
- Verdict & Action — Based on review results, content may be restored, removed, or accounts may be sanctioned.
5. Sanction Levels
Sanctions are applied progressively based on the severity and frequency of violations.
| Level | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Warning | Notification of violation and removal of the content |
| Level 2 | 7-Day Suspension | Posting, commenting, and messaging restricted for 7 days |
| Level 3 | 30-Day Suspension | All community activity restricted for 30 days |
| Level 4 | Permanent Ban | Account permanently suspended, re-registration not allowed |
6. How to Report
If you find content that violates our rules, please report it.
You can easily report content using the report button on posts and comments:
- Click the more options (...) menu on the post or comment.
- Select the "Report" button.
- Choose a reason for reporting and provide additional details if necessary, then submit.
Repeated false reports may result in sanctions on the reporter's account.
7. Appeals
If you disagree with a ban or content removal decision, you can file an appeal.
You can appeal through the following methods:
- Use the "Appeal" link included in the sanction notification email
- Send an email to [email protected] with your account information and reason for appeal
Appeal review results will be provided within 7 business days of submission.
These guidelines are effective from 25 March 2026.
Last modified: 25 March 2026