Community Guidelines

At FSTiVL, we're building a community where filmmakers and viewers can connect, share, and explore the world of cinema together. To ensure our platform remains a safe and positive space for everyone, we've established these community guidelines. Violation of these guidelines may result in content removal, account restrictions, or termination.

1. Respectful Content & Behavior

Film Content Standards

  • Don't upload content that promotes hatred, harassment, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on attributes like age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
  • Explicit content depicting violence, abuse, or self-harm is prohibited.
  • Content containing pornography or sexually explicit material is not allowed.
  • Films that promote dangerous activities or illegal substances are prohibited.
  • Respect copyright law and only upload content you have permission to share.

Interaction Guidelines

  • Engage in constructive criticism, not personal attacks.
  • Be considerate of diverse perspectives and experiences.
  • Help make FSTiVL a welcoming environment for everyone.

2. Comments & Reviews

  • Don't post abusive, threatening, or harassing comments.
  • Avoid spam, excessive self-promotion, or repetitive content.
  • Don't intentionally spread misinformation.
  • Keep disagreements civil and focused on content, not people.
  • Reviews should be honest, constructive, and related to the film.
  • Report, don't respond to, harmful comments or reviews.

3. Platform Security & Integrity

  • Don't attempt to compromise our platform security or manipulate our systems.
  • Don't create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or manipulate ratings.
  • Don't engage in coordinated inauthentic behavior.
  • Don't share account access with others or use someone else's account without permission.
  • Respect the privacy of other users.

4. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately:

  • Email [email protected] for any reports, comments, or concerns.
  • Include specific details about the violation to help our team review the issue.
  • Our moderation team will review reports and take appropriate action.

5. Consequences for Violations

Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, our response may include:

  • Content removal
  • Warnings
  • Temporary restrictions
  • Permanent account termination

These guidelines are subject to change as our community evolves. We're committed to maintaining a positive environment where filmmakers and film lovers can share their passion for cinema.