COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Last Updated: August 21, 2023
1. Safety and Civility
At the heart of our community lie physical and psychological safety, while
civility forms the cornerstone for a thriving environment. Being civil
doesn't necessitate universal agreement; rather, it's about acknowledging
everyone's inherent dignity and engaging respectfully in actions, words,
and tone.
Violent Behaviors and Criminal Activities
Our commitment is to foster connections without seeding physical conflict.
We understand that online content related to violence can lead to
real-world harm. Thus, we prohibit any form of violent threats, incitement
to violence, or promotion of criminal activities that might endanger
people, animals, or property. In instances of specific, credible, and
imminent threats to human life or severe physical injury, we report to
relevant law enforcement authorities.
Hate Speech and Hateful Behaviors
Our community thrives on diverse backgrounds, and these differences
deserve respect rather than division. We strictly prohibit any form of
hateful behavior, hate speech, or endorsement of ideologies targeting
individuals or groups based on protected attributes such as race,
ethnicity, religion, gender identity, and others listed below.
Violent and Hateful Organizations and Individuals
Our platform doesn't tolerate entities propagating violence or hate. We
actively prevent the presence of violent extremists, hate organizations,
and individuals promoting such beliefs. Content discussing violent
political organizations is allowed only under specific criteria, ensuring
alignment with international legal frameworks without promoting violence.
Youth Exploitation and Abuse
Tomo is a space for exploration and learning, ensuring a safe experience
for young individuals during their developmental phase. We staunchly
prohibit youth exploitation, including various forms of abuse, and report
incidents to relevant authorities to ensure swift action and support for
survivors.
Sexual Exploitation and Gender-Based Violence
Maintaining a space that upholds gender equity and respects intimate
privacy is crucial. We prohibit sexual exploitation and gender-based
violence, supporting survivors and taking necessary actions against
perpetrators.
Human Exploitation
Respecting individual dignity is paramount, and our platform does not
condone any form of human exploitation, including trafficking and
smuggling. We provide a space for survivors to share their stories and for
migrants and refugees to document their journeys without exploitation.
Harassment and Bullying
While encouraging diverse viewpoints, we strictly forbid toxic behavior,
ensuring an environment where voices can be shared without fear of
degradation or bullying. Harassment, threats, and retaliatory actions are
strictly prohibited.
2. Mental and Behavioral Health
We deeply value the well-being of our community and strive to create a
space that fosters happiness, enrichment, and a sense of belonging without
negatively impacting anyone's physical or psychological health.
Suicide and Self-Harm
We aim for Tomo to be a platform where complex topics can be discussed in
a supportive manner without posing a risk of harm. Therefore, we strictly
prohibit displaying, endorsing, or sharing plans for suicide or self-harm.
Disordered Eating and Body Image
We aim to promote self-esteem and discourage negative social comparisons.
Therefore, we prohibit displaying or endorsing disordered eating behaviors
or dangerous weight loss methods.
Dangerous Activities and Challenges
While we encourage participation in fun trends, some activities pose a
risk of severe injury. Hence, we prohibit showcasing or promoting
dangerous activities, dares, games, or behaviors that may cause
significant physical harm.
3. Sensitive and Mature Themes
Tomo offers content spanning from family-friendly to more mature,
considering developmental and cultural differences globally. We respect
local contexts and refrain from imposing one country's norms on another.
Sexual Activity and Services
Tomo facilitates discussions on sexuality, sex, and reproductive health
while being mindful of age appropriateness and potential exploitation. We
prohibit sexual activity or services, encompassing sex, sexual arousal,
fetish behavior, and seeking/offering sexual services—excluding
reproductive health and sex education content.
Nudity and Body Exposure
Respecting diverse body types, we aim to maintain comfort while adhering
to prevailing cultural norms. We do not allow nudity, including uncovered
genitals, buttocks, nipples, or areolas, with exceptions for specific
situations like medical treatment, education, or culturally accepted
practices.
Sexually Suggestive Content
Performances and dances expressing creativity or cultural celebration are
encouraged, with restrictions on sexually suggestive behaviors that may be
offensive or pose risks, particularly to young people. Seductive
performances or explicit sexual references by young individuals are not
permitted. Some artistic content with sexual references, like song lyrics,
is allowed.
Shocking and Graphic Content
While Tomo thrives on diverse content, intentional attempts to shock,
upset, or disgust others are prohibited. Content featuring extreme
violence, gore, or disturbing material is not allowed. Certain content,
like human or animal blood, is age-restricted.
Animal Abuse
Our platform values and respects animals across cultures and regions,
prohibiting any form of animal abuse, cruelty, neglect, trade, or
exploitation.
4. Integrity and Authenticity
At Tomo, ensuring access to reliable information, original content, and
authentic interactions is pivotal for fostering a trustworthy and
accountable community, both on and off the platform.
Misinformation
We strive for a shared understanding based on factual information.
Misleading or false content causing significant harm—be it physical,
psychological, societal, or property-related—is strictly prohibited,
regardless of intent. We utilize independent fact-checking partners and
previous fact-checked claims to verify content accuracy.
Civic and Election Integrity
Maintaining an open dialogue during elections is vital. Tomo does not
permit paid political promotion, advertising, or fundraising by
politicians or parties. Misinformation about civic and electoral processes
is not allowed, including false claims about voting procedures, candidate
eligibility, ballot counting, and election outcomes.
Synthetic and Manipulated Media
While embracing technological advancements, clear disclosure is required
for synthetic or manipulated media depicting realistic scenes. Protection
against abuse of public figures and prevention of deceptive content
related to political or financial matters are priorities. Misleading
synthetic media or endorsements by public figures are prohibited.
Fake Engagement
We uphold the importance of authentic engagement and oppose attempts to
artificially inflate engagement metrics or deceive Tomo's recommendation
system.
Unoriginal Content and QR Codes
Tomo encourages originality, respecting intellectual property rights.
Content violating these rights will be removed. Unoriginal or reproduced
content lacking creative alterations or containing QR codes is ineligible
for certain features.
Spam and Deceptive Account Behaviors
Authenticity is crucial, and we prohibit behaviors that mislead or spam
the community. Covert influence operations, spam, impersonation, and
deceptive multiple account usage are strictly forbidden.
5. Regulated Goods and Commercial Activities
At Tomo, we prioritize providing information that supports informed
decisions while mitigating risks associated with certain goods or
activities. We moderate content involving goods or activities that may
pose risks, such as being addictive, hazardous, fraudulent, or requiring
heightened caution.
Gambling
While games of chance offer entertainment, the potential for serious
financial loss or addiction is acknowledged. Hence, we prohibit the
promotion of gambling services.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
Personal choices regarding alcohol, drugs, and tobacco are respected, yet
we do not permit showcasing or promoting recreational drug use or trading
these substances. Additionally, content depicting young individuals
possessing or consuming these substances is prohibited.
Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
The educational content on responsible weapon use is allowed, but we
strictly forbid the trade or promotion of firearms or explosive weapons in
unsafe contexts.
Trade of Regulated Goods and Services
Regulated goods and services play significant roles but are not suitable
for illicit trade or unofficial markets. Facilitating the trade of
regulated, prohibited, or high-risk goods like firearms, substances, and
counterfeit items is prohibited.
Commercial Disclosures and Paid Promotion
Authenticity is vital, especially regarding goods or services discussed on
Tomo. Creators promoting goods in return for value must disclose this
using our branded content tool or in captions. Paid political promotion is
strictly prohibited.
Frauds and Scams
Tomo aims to provide a safe platform for learning about responsible
financial practices without concerns about scams or exploitation.
Therefore, attempts to defraud or scam our community members are not
tolerated.
6. Privacy and Security
At Tomo, safeguarding your privacy rights and maintaining platform
security are fundamental in earning and upholding your trust and safety.
Personal Information
Recognizing the wide-reaching nature of online content, we are dedicated
to preventing any intentional or accidental sharing of personal
information that may lead to stalking, violence, phishing, fraud, identity
theft, or financial exploitation. Content containing such personal
details, whether self-posted or shared with consent, is not allowed on
Tomo.
If you encounter a privacy violation, you can report it through our
platform.
Platform Security
Tomo is committed to protecting both individuals and information.
Unauthorized access to any part of the platform, attempts to acquire
sensitive, confidential, commercial, or personal information, and any
actions compromising the security, integrity, or reliability of our
platform are strictly prohibited.
