Community Guidelines
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Effective Date: January 16, 2025
Last Updated: January 16, 2025
Valpo.blog exists to strengthen our Valparaiso community by connecting neighbors, supporting local businesses, and celebrating what makes our city special. These guidelines help ensure our platform remains welcoming, helpful, and focused on our shared community.
Our Community Values
🏠 Local First
- • Content should be relevant to Valparaiso, Indiana and surrounding areas
- • Prioritize local businesses, events, and community members
- • Support your neighbors and local economy
🤝 Respectful Engagement
- • Treat all community members with kindness and respect
- • Disagree without being disagreeable
- • Celebrate our community's diversity
📢 Helpful Information
- • Share accurate, up-to-date information
- • Verify event details before posting
- • Help others discover what's happening locally
🛡️ Safe Space
- • Keep content family-friendly and appropriate for all ages
- • Report concerning behavior to help maintain community safety
- • Protect privacy and personal information
Content Guidelines
✅ Encouraged Content
Events & Activities
- • Local events, festivals, and community gatherings
- • Business openings, sales, and special offers
- • Educational workshops and classes
- • Volunteer opportunities
- • Community meetings and civic events
Local Business Support
- • Business spotlights and reviews
- • Local vendor and creator features
- • Garage sale listings
- • Community marketplace items
Community News
- • Local government updates
- • School district news
- • Community achievements and milestones
- • Public safety information
❌ Prohibited Content
Off-Topic Content
- • Events or businesses outside the Valparaiso area
- • National politics or divisive political content
- • Content unrelated to our local community
Inappropriate Content
- • Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
- • Adult content or inappropriate language
- • Violent or disturbing imagery
- • Spam or repetitive promotional content
Misleading Information
- • False or fabricated events
- • Misleading business information
- • Scams or fraudulent offers
- • Unverified claims or rumors
Reporting Issues
If you encounter content that violates these guidelines:
- Use the report feature on the specific content
- Contact us through the website contact form
- Email with subject line "Community Guidelines Violation"
- Provide specific details about the violation
Consequences for Violations
Minor Violations
- • Content removal
- • Warning message
- • Request for correction
Serious Violations
- • Temporary account suspension
- • Content review requirements
- • Loss of posting privileges
Severe Violations
- • Permanent account ban
- • Content removal
- • Law enforcement notification (if applicable)
Appeals Process
If you believe content was removed in error:
- Contact us within 30 days of removal
- Provide specific information about the content
- Explain why you believe the removal was incorrect
- We'll review and respond within 5 business days
Contact Us
For questions about these guidelines:
- Website: https://valpo.blog (contact form)
- Subject Line: "Community Guidelines Question"
- Response Time: Within 3 business days
Thank you for helping make Valpo.blog a welcoming space for our entire community!
Together, we're discovering what's poppin' in Valparaiso! 🍿