What We Stand For
Real Identity
Every member is a real, verified person. We don't do anonymous. Authentic identity is the foundation on which everything else is built.
Genuine Community
We're here to build communities that feel like something — not feeds, not follower counts. Real people, real conversations, real belonging.
Safety First
Nobody should feel unsafe, harassed, or unwelcome here. Safety isn't a feature — it's the precondition for everything else.
The Rules
These guidelines apply to everything you post, share, or do on Human Interest — in channels, in direct messages, in your profile, and in any other part of the platform.
Be Respectful
- Disagreeing constructively and with kindness
- Challenging ideas, not people
- Giving others the benefit of the doubt
- Engaging with people whose views differ from yours
- Personal attacks, insults, or name-calling
- Mocking, belittling, or dismissing other members
- Aggressive or hostile responses to disagreement
- Deliberately provocative or inflammatory behavior
Be Who You Say You Are
- Using your real name and a real photo
- Representing yourself honestly in your bio and profile
- Being transparent about who you are and what you're here for
- Creating fake or impersonator accounts
- Using someone else's photos without permission
- Misrepresenting your identity, profession, or credentials
- Operating multiple accounts
Keep Interactions Safe
- Communicating with respect and clear intent
- Reporting behavior that makes you or others uncomfortable
- Using in-app tools to manage your experience
- Harassment, stalking, or unwanted contact
- Sending unsolicited explicit messages or images
- Pressuring anyone for personal information or meetings
- Any behavior intended to intimidate or coerce
Post Meaningful Content
- Original thoughts, questions, and real experiences
- Photos and media you own or have rights to share
- Relevant content that adds value to the community
- Constructive feedback and honest opinions
- Spam, repetitive posts, or mass messaging
- Promotional content or solicitation without approval
- Content copied from others without credit
- Misleading, false, or deliberately deceptive posts
No Hate. No Discrimination.
- Celebrating diversity of background, identity, and experience
- Engaging with people different from yourself
- Creating space for all verified members
- Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin
- Slurs, dehumanizing language, or discriminatory jokes
- Content that promotes or glorifies hate groups
- Stereotyping or generalizing about any group of people
Keep It Appropriate
- Flirting and social connection in good taste
- Expressing attraction respectfully
- Discussing adult topics in appropriate contexts
- Nudity or sexually explicit content of any kind
- Explicit sexual messages sent without consent
- Content that sexualizes minors in any way
- Graphic violence or disturbing imagery
Respect Privacy
- Keeping shared conversations confidential
- Asking before sharing someone else's content
- Respecting when someone declines to share personal information
- Sharing private information about others without consent (doxxing)
- Screenshotting and sharing private conversations
- Collecting or distributing other members' personal data
- Tracking or monitoring another member's activity
No Unsolicited Promotion
- Mentioning your work or business when genuinely relevant
- Sharing content you've created when it adds value to the community
- Discussing your professional background naturally
- Posting advertisements or promotional content without approval
- Sending unsolicited direct messages to promote products or services
- Recruiting members for other platforms or businesses
- Affiliate marketing, MLM promotion, or pyramid schemes
Stay Legal
- Sharing original content you own
- Crediting creators when you share their work
- Using the platform for lawful purposes only
- Sharing copyrighted content without permission
- Facilitating or promoting illegal activities
- Fraud, scams, or financial deception of any kind
- Violating any applicable local, state, or federal law
Protect Minors
- Reporting any account that appears to belong to someone under 18
- Reporting any content that involves or targets minors inappropriately
- Helping maintain Human Interest as a safe adult community
- Creating an account if you are under 18
- Soliciting personal information from anyone who may be a minor
- Sharing content that involves or sexualizes minors in any way
- Any grooming behavior or inappropriate contact with young people
Channel Standards
Each channel on Human Interest has its own focus and culture. In addition to these global guidelines, channel hosts may set additional standards specific to their community. Those standards will be posted in the channel description. Members are expected to read and respect them.
What every channel expects
- Stay on topic for the channel's theme
- Introduce yourself when you first join
- Read the channel description before posting
- Follow host instructions and pinned posts
- Keep conversations relevant and constructive
- Welcome new members generously
What gets you removed from a channel
- Repeatedly posting off-topic content
- Ignoring host warnings or instructions
- Creating conflict with other members
- Using the channel for self-promotion
- Any violation of global community guidelines
Enforcement
We enforce these guidelines consistently and without favoritism. The actions we take depend on the severity and frequency of the violation.
The following actions result in immediate permanent ban with no warning and no appeal: any content involving the sexualization of minors, threats of physical violence against any person, doxxing, coordinated harassment campaigns targeting a member, and creating a fake account to evade a prior ban.
Appeals
If you believe a moderation action was applied incorrectly, you may appeal within 14 days of receiving notice.
To appeal: Email legal@humaninterestapp.com with the word "Appeal" in the subject line. Include your account name, the action taken, and why you believe it was applied incorrectly. We will review and respond within 7 business days.
Permanent bans issued for child safety violations, threats of violence, or doxxing are not eligible for appeal.
How to Report
Reporting keeps this community safe. It is always confidential — the person you report will never know you reported them.
In the app
Tap the three dots (...) on any post, message, or profile. Select Report. Choose the reason. We review every report.
By email
For urgent or complex situations, contact us at legal@humaninterestapp.com. Include screenshots and as much detail as you can.
Emergencies
If someone is in immediate danger, contact emergency services first. We are not a substitute for law enforcement in urgent situations.
Changes to These Guidelines
We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time as the platform grows and evolves. We will notify members of material changes through the App and by updating the Effective Date above. Your continued use of Human Interest after changes take effect means you accept the updated guidelines.
Human Interest is only as good as its community. These guidelines are how we protect what we're building together. If something ever feels off — report it. We're listening.