Community Guidelines

Last updated: January 26, 2025

Purpose of Guidelines

These Community Guidelines establish standards for participation on MIAACC. They are designed to foster a respectful environment while clearly defining user responsibilities. All users are solely responsible for ensuring their submissions comply with these guidelines and applicable laws.

Platform Responsibility Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: MIAACC does not:

  • Monitor, review, or verify user submissions before publication
  • Investigate the accuracy of reports or claims
  • Take responsibility for the content of user submissions
  • Guarantee enforcement of these guidelines
  • Act as mediator in disputes between users and third parties
  • Provide legal advice or determine legal compliance

Users submit content entirely at their own risk and responsibility.

Acceptable Content

Users are encouraged to submit:

✓ Factual Reports

  • • Truthful accounts of experiences
  • • Documented interactions
  • • Verifiable information
  • • Supporting evidence when available

✓ Constructive Feedback

  • • Balanced perspectives
  • • Professional tone
  • • Specific examples
  • • Respectful language

Prohibited Content

Users must not submit content that:

✗ Legal Violations

  • • Defamatory statements
  • • False or misleading claims
  • • Copyright infringement
  • • Privacy law violations

✗ Harmful Content

  • • Personal attacks or harassment
  • • Discriminatory language
  • • Threats or intimidation
  • • Spam or promotional content

✗ Privacy Violations

  • • Personal information without consent
  • • Private communications
  • • Contact details or addresses
  • • Financial information

✗ Inappropriate Material

  • • Adult or explicit content
  • • Violent imagery
  • • Illegal activities
  • • Unrelated content

Reporting Standards

When submitting reports, users should:

  • Be truthful: Only submit information you believe to be accurate
  • Be specific: Provide clear details about incidents or experiences
  • Be factual: Distinguish between facts and opinions
  • Be respectful: Maintain professional tone even when reporting negative experiences
  • Be protective: Do not include private information of others
  • Be responsible: Understand the potential impact of your submissions

Remember:

Your reports may influence others' business decisions. Ensure your submissions are accurate and fair. You are legally responsible for the content you submit.

Evidence Guidelines

When uploading evidence:

✓ Acceptable Evidence

  • Screenshots of public conversations
  • Publicly available documents
  • Your own communications (with personal info redacted)
  • Public social media posts
  • Contract terms (with sensitive details removed)

✗ Prohibited Evidence

  • Private communications without consent
  • Personal identifying information
  • Financial details or payment information
  • Confidential business information
  • Images of people without consent

Community Voting

The community voting system allows users to indicate the credibility of reports. When voting:

  • Consider the quality and credibility of evidence provided
  • Vote based on the report's apparent truthfulness, not personal preferences
  • Avoid coordinated voting or vote manipulation
  • Understand that votes represent community opinion, not verified facts

Voting results do not constitute verification or endorsement by MIAACC.

Enforcement and Moderation

Content Moderation:

  • We reserve the right to remove content that violates these guidelines
  • Moderation is performed at our discretion and may not be immediate
  • We are not obligated to monitor or review all content
  • Users may report content they believe violates guidelines
  • Removal decisions are final and may not be appealed

Account Actions:

  • Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination
  • Severe violations may result in immediate account termination
  • We reserve the right to restrict access at our discretion

Legal Compliance

Users are solely responsible for ensuring their content complies with:

  • Defamation and libel laws
  • Privacy and data protection regulations
  • Copyright and intellectual property laws
  • Consumer protection regulations
  • Local, state, and federal laws in their jurisdiction

MIAACC provides no legal advice and takes no responsibility for users' legal compliance.

Reporting Violations

Users may report content they believe violates these guidelines through the platform's reporting mechanisms. Reports will be reviewed at our discretion. We are not obligated to take action on all reports and reserve the right to determine appropriate responses.

Changes to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated periodically. Users are responsible for staying informed about current guidelines. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Final Responsibility Notice

By participating in MIAACC, you acknowledge that: You are solely responsible for all content you submit and its compliance with these guidelines and applicable laws. You understand that MIAACC does not verify, endorse, or take responsibility for user-generated content. You agree to hold MIAACC harmless from any consequences arising from your submissions or participation on the platform. You understand that violation of these guidelines or applicable laws may result in legal consequences for which you are solely responsible.