Brantr Community Guidelines

Our Values

Community Standards

✅ What We Encourage

Fitness and Wellness Content

• Share your workouts, activities, and fitness achievements
• Post progress photos and celebrate milestones
• Share healthy recipes, tips, and wellness advice
• Encourage others in their fitness journeys
• Create and participate in group challenges and events

Positive Interactions

• Be supportive and encouraging in comments and reactions
• Offer constructive advice when appropriate
• Celebrate others' achievements, big and small
• Share motivational content that inspires the community
• Welcome newcomers and help them feel included

Authentic Sharing

• Post genuine content about your fitness experiences
• Share both successes and struggles honestly
• Use your real name and authentic profile information
• Give credit where it's due (tag workout partners, cite sources)

❌ What's Not Allowed

Harmful or Dangerous Content

Safety Violations

• Dangerous Challenges: Don't promote or participate in fitness challenges that could cause injury
• Unsafe Advice: Don't share medical or fitness advice that could be harmful
• Extreme Content: Avoid promoting extreme dieting, over-exercising, or unhealthy body standards
• Self-Harm: Content promoting eating disorders, self-harm, or dangerous weight loss methods is prohibited

Child Safety

• Zero Tolerance: Absolutely no content that exploits, endangers, or sexualizes minors
• CSAM: Child Sexual Abuse Material is strictly prohibited and will be reported to authorities
• Grooming: Any attempts to build inappropriate relationships with minors will result in immediate account termination

Harassment and Abuse

Bullying and Harassment

• Personal Attacks: Don't insult, demean, or attack other users
• Body Shaming: Never shame others for their appearance, fitness level, or progress
• Discrimination: No content based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Doxxing: Don't share others' private information without consent

Threats and Violence

• Threats: No threats of violence or harm against individuals or groups
• Violent Content: Don't share graphic violence or content glorifying violence
• Self-Harm: Don't promote or encourage self-harm or suicide

Inappropriate Content

Sexual Content

• Nudity: While fitness content may include athletic wear, explicit nudity is not allowed
• Sexual Content: Sexually explicit content, including suggestive poses primarily for sexual gratification
• Adult Content: Content involving sexual activities or adult services

Spam and Deceptive Practices

• Spam: Don't flood feeds with repetitive or irrelevant content
• Fake Accounts: Maintain only one authentic account representing yourself
• Impersonation: Don't pretend to be someone else or create fake profiles
• Misleading Information: Don't spread false information about health, fitness, or nutrition

Illegal Activities

Legal Violations

• Illegal Substances: Don't promote or sell illegal drugs or controlled substances
• Copyright: Don't share copyrighted content without permission
• Fraud: No scams, pyramid schemes, or fraudulent activities
• Illegal Activities: Don't use Brantr to coordinate or promote illegal activities

Special Guidelines

AI-Generated Content

• AI-generated fitness advice must be clearly labeled as AI-generated
• Don't use AI to create fake fitness achievements or misleading content
• AI "roasts" should remain playful and never target personal appearance or protected characteristics
• Report AI content that seems inappropriate or harmful

Group and Event Guidelines

• Group admins are responsible for moderating their groups according to these guidelines
• Event organizers must ensure events are safe and legal
• Respect group rules and the decisions of group administrators
• Real-world meetups and events are at participants' own risk

Strava Integration

• Only connect your own Strava account
• Don't manipulate or falsify activity data
• Respect the privacy settings others have chosen for their activities
• Don't use others' Strava data without permission

Reporting and Enforcement

How to Report

In-App Reporting

• Use the "Give Feedback" button throughout the app
• Report specific posts, comments, or user profiles
• Provide as much detail as possible about the violation
• For urgent safety concerns, mark reports as "Safety Concern"

What to Report

• Content that violates these Community Guidelines
• Harassment or bullying behavior
• Spam or fake accounts
• Safety concerns involving minors
• Threats or dangerous content
• Copyright infringement

Our Response

Investigation Process

1. Review: All reports are reviewed by our moderation team within 24 hours
2. Investigation: We investigate reports thoroughly and may request additional information
3. Action: Appropriate action is taken based on the severity of the violation
4. Follow-up: Reporters receive updates on the status of their reports when appropriate

Enforcement Actions

Appeals Process

• Users can appeal enforcement actions through hello@brantr.app
• Appeals are reviewed by a different team member when possible
• We aim to respond to appeals within 5 business days
• Provide specific information about why you believe the action was incorrect

Age-Appropriate Guidelines

For Users 13-17

• Additional privacy protections apply to users under 18
• Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss safe social media practices
• Report any adult users who seem to be targeting minors inappropriately
• Be cautious about sharing personal information or meeting strangers

For All Users

• Think before you post - content may be visible to users of all ages
• Be a positive role model for younger community members
• Report content that seems inappropriate for the mixed-age community
• Remember that your actions affect the entire Brantr community

Additional Resources

Safety and Wellness

• Crisis Support: If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm, contact local emergency services or crisis helplines
• Fitness Safety: Always consult healthcare providers before starting new fitness programs
• Online Safety: Learn about protecting your privacy and safety online

Community Support

• Getting Started: New user guides and tutorials available in-app
• Feature Help: Support documentation for all Brantr features
• Community Events: Information about official Brantr community challenges and events

Contact Us

• General Support: hello@brantr.app
• Safety Concerns: Use "Give Feedback" in-app or email with "SAFETY" in the subject line

Changes to Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines to:

• Reflect new features or changes to Brantr
• Address emerging safety or community concerns
• Comply with legal requirements
• Improve clarity and user understanding

Notification of Changes

• Major changes will be announced through in-app notifications
• Updated guidelines will be posted with clear effective dates
• Continued use of Brantr indicates acceptance of updated guidelines

Final Notes

These Community Guidelines work together with our:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service (included in Privacy Policy document)
• In-app feature-specific rules and prompts

Remember: Brantr is what we make it together. By following these guidelines and treating each other with respect, we can build an amazing community that motivates and inspires everyone to live their best, most active lives.

Questions? Contact us at hello@brantr.app - we're here to help!