Community and Content Guidelines

The specifics

Outlined below is a summary of SuperFridays' stance on behavior and content. These guidelines serve as our blueprint for maintaining a positive community environment and are shared openly to foster transparency. It's important to note that these rules are not rigid but designed to adapt and evolve with time. Depending on the degree of violation, breaching SuperFridays' guidelines could result in a formal warning, suspension of your account, or in extreme cases, termination of your account. To ensure fair and consistent application, SuperFridays has established internal processes and policies related to these guidelines. We also reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to remove any content or close an account that is found to be in violation of these guidelines.

Age Requirement

We committed to creating a safe and responsible platform for all users. Therefore, our community is exclusively designed for those who are 18 years of age and older. By creating an account or utilizing our services, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age. This policy helps us ensure the safety of our community and compliance with legal regulations. Any accounts found to be owned by individuals under the age of 18 will be subject to immediate closure. Thank you for understanding and adhering to this policy.

Mature Content

SuperFridays is home to a diverse range of artists and audiences with varied tastes and sensitivities. While we respect creative freedom, we are also committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all users.

Mature or adult-oriented content is subject to certain restrictions and must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Clear Labeling: Any content that may be deemed mature, explicit, or intended for an adult audience must be clearly labeled as such.

2. No Explicit Content: Graphic sexual content, gratuitous violence, and explicit nudity are not permitted. Artistic nudity and implied sexual content may be allowed, provided they are not explicit or gratuitous.

3. No Offensive Content: Content that is violent, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive is strictly prohibited.

4. Respect Others: Do not harass, bully, or disrespect other users under the guise of mature content.

5. Legal Compliance: All content must comply with local and international laws. Any form of illegal content is strictly prohibited.

Self-Promotion

We encourage its members to showcase their work, we want to maintain a balanced and respectful community space. Therefore, self-promotion should be executed responsibly and considerately. Here's how you can do that:

1. Use Designated Spaces: You're welcome to promote yourself, your work, or your services in areas designated for this purpose (e.g., your profile, your journal, your shop).

2. Respect Others' Spaces: Refrain from promoting your work in inappropriate areas, such as in the comment sections of other members' work. It's important to respect the space of others and avoid unsolicited promotion.

3. Transparency is Key: If you're promoting a product or service that you offer, make sure to provide clear and complete details, especially about the financial aspects. Transparency fosters trust within the community.

Nudity and Pornography

We strive to maintain a community that is comfortable and safe for a diverse audience. While we appreciate all forms of artistic expression, we also have to set certain boundaries, particularly when it comes to nudity and pornography. Here are our guidelines:

1. Graphic Content: Explicitly sexual content and pornography are strictly prohibited on SuperFridays. Any depictions of sexual acts, explicit nudity, or adult content are not acceptable.

2. Artistic Nudity: Artistic nudity may be allowed in some cases, provided it is not sexual or explicit in nature. However, such content should be marked as 'mature' or given an appropriate warning, so viewers can choose whether they want to view it.

3. Respect Others: Keep in mind that SuperFridays is used by a wide range of age groups and cultural backgrounds. What may be acceptable to one person may not be to another. Therefore, please be respectful and considerate of others when posting and interacting with content.

4. Report Inappropriate Content: If you come across any content that you feel is inappropriate or breaches these guidelines, please report it to us. We rely on our community members to help us maintain a comfortable and safe environment for everyone.

Cruelty and Discrimination

1. No Violent Content: We strictly prohibit depictions of violence, threats, or any content that promotes harm or cruelty towards individuals or groups. This includes, but is not limited to, violent imagery, threatening language, or promoting harmful behavior.

2. No Hate Speech: SuperFridays stands against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred. Hate speech, content that targets specific groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other marginalized identities is strictly prohibited.

3. Respect and Tolerance: We are a diverse community of many backgrounds and viewpoints. Disagreements may occur, but we expect all members to engage in a respectful and tolerant manner. Abusive or aggressive behavior towards others will not be tolerated.

4. Report Inappropriate Content: If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please report it. We rely on community members to help us maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Racist

1. Racist Content: The promotion or endorsement of racism in any form is strictly prohibited. This includes content that promotes hate speech, discrimination, or stereotypes based on race or ethnic origin.

2. Disrespectful Behavior: Disparaging remarks or insults targeted at individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity will not be tolerated. This extends to all areas of the site including comments, messages, and artwork.

3. Reporting: If you encounter any content that violates these guidelines, please report it. We encourage our community to help us maintain a respectful and inclusive environment for all members.

4. Consequences: Violation of these guidelines can result in a range of actions including content removal, formal warnings, suspension, or even termination of your SuperFridays account.

Use of Symbols and Country-Specific Laws

Use of Symbols: We do not permit the misuse or disrespect of symbols with cultural, religious, or national significance. This includes, but is not limited to, national flags, religious symbols, and signs associated with cultural identity.

Country-Specific Laws: All members must respect the laws of the countries where we operate. This might mean that certain types of content that are permissible in one country are not permitted in another. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the laws of your country before posting content on SuperFridays.

Defamation

1. Making false statements that harm the reputation of an individual or a group.

2. Creating or sharing content that can be harmful or offensive to a person, group, or company.

3. Misrepresenting or misleading others about the nature of an individual or group.

Members who engage in such activities may face account suspension or closure. If you come across any content or behavior that you believe to be defamatory, please report it immediately using the reporting features available on our site.

Personal attacks

1. Offensive comments or statements targeted at an individual's race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other personal attributes.

2. Cyberbullying or intimidating behavior, including threats, name-calling, or any other forms of verbal or written abuse.

3. Harassment or attempts to demean or belittle another person or group.

Harassment

1. Unwanted comments, messages, or gestures that cause discomfort or distress to another member.

2. Continuous unsolicited engagement after a clear indication to stop.

3. Use of abusive, threatening, or harmful language.

4. Any form of stalking, cyberbullying, or intimidation, either publicly or privately.

If you are experiencing harassment on SuperFridays, we encourage you to use our site's reporting functions. Your safety and well-being are our priority. Let's work together to ensure SuperFridays remains a safe space for all artists to thrive.

Baiting

Baiting refers to the act of intentionally provoking or antagonizing others into negative or heated reactions. This could take the form of inflammatory comments, controversial statements, or any action designed to disturb the peace and disrupt the respectful atmosphere of our platform.

Copyright and other forms of IP protection

At SuperFridays, we uphold and respect the laws pertaining to Copyright and Trademark rights. Any content found to infringe upon these protections will be promptly removed from our platform. If you suspect that your intellectual property rights, including copyright, are being violated, we encourage you to lodge a formal complaint following the procedures detailed in our policy. Our commitment lies in ensuring a fair and creative environment for all users while safeguarding the rights of original content creators.

Bot and Impersonation Account Usage

At SuperFridays, we prohibit the use of automated bots and illegitimate accounts. This is to ensure the integrity of our platform and to provide a genuine, engaging experience for all users. Any accounts found to be operated by bots or found impersonating other users will be promptly addressed and potentially removed, in line with our commitment to authenticity and fair use.

Account Termination for Policy Breaches

At SuperFridays, we value the integrity and security of our platform. In the unfortunate event that any user is found violating our established policies and guidelines, we reserve the right to delete their account. This step is taken to maintain a safe and respectful community for all members. Please note, severe or repeated violations may result in immediate account deletion without prior notice. We strongly encourage all members to familiarize themselves with our guidelines to ensure a positive and respectful environment for everyone.

Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP)

At SuperFridays, we respect and uphold the rights of indigenous communities and their unique cultural heritage. We understand that indigenous cultural intellectual property encompasses a broad range of rights and interests including, but not limited to, artwork, stories, knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions.

We request all our users to respect these rights and refrain from misusing indigenous cultural intellectual property. Any content found to infringe upon ICIP rights may be removed, and the responsible account may face penalties, including possible termination.

Before sharing or creating content inspired by indigenous culture, please ensure you have the necessary permissions and that your usage is respectful and appropriately acknowledged. Remember, what might seem a simple artistic expression to you could hold deep cultural significance to others.