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RulesWhy We Enforce These Rules
TimeLine is a developer community. Clear rules keep the platform safe, useful, and respectful. Following them protects users' privacy and security, maintains content quality, and ensures fair participation. Violations may lead to removal, limitation, or suspension—even without a report.
Safety & Harm
- No threats, glorification of violence, or self‑harm content may be removed and users directed to resources where legally appropriate.
- No harassment, bullying, doxxing, or targeted degradation of individuals or groups.
- No hate or discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Sexual & Adult Content
- No pornographic or sexually explicit material.
- Zero tolerance for sexualization of minors; accounts may be terminated and reported.
- Adult themes and nudity may be restricted or removed at our discretion.
Integrity & Authenticity
- No impersonation, deception, scams, or phishing.
- Respect IP: no plagiarism or copyright/trademark infringement; provide attribution for code/assets.
- Disclose promotions: label sponsored content; no deceptive endorsements.
Privacy & Personal Data
- Do not share others' personal data (name, address, phone, email, IDs) without explicit consent.
- Do not solicit/share sensitive categories (health, biometric, government IDs).
- Do not attempt tracking or device identifier collection beyond Service allowances.
Security & Platform Integrity
- No vulnerability exploitation or public disclosure without responsible reporting; use Help to report.
- No unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or data.
- No rate‑limit evasion, bot abuse, or large‑scale scraping.
- No spam or manipulation of engagement/ads.
Content Scope & Quality
- Stay relevant to development, engineering, and professional topics.
- Choose proper visibility (Everyone, Followers, Subscribers, Followers & Subscribers); public posts may be discoverable on and off TimeLine.
- Extremely low‑quality, misleading, or off‑topic content may be limited or removed.
Commercial & Transactions
- Limited self‑promotion is allowed if relevant and transparent.
- No sale of illicit goods/services, accounts, or access tokens.
- Use Stripe for paid features; off‑platform payment requests are prohibited.
AI, Code, and Research
- Label AI‑assisted content; do not fabricate data, citations, or benchmarks.
- Do not post malware or exploit code; add disclaimers for risky operations.
- Respect open‑source licenses; include license notices where applicable.
Reporting & Enforcement
Repeat Violations & Evasion
- Repeated violations may lead to permanent termination.
- Ban evasion or alternate accounts to bypass restrictions is prohibited.