Community Guidelines and Rules

CipherChat is a community for everyone. Follow these guidelines to keep it safe, friendly, and fun.

Community Guidelines and Rules

CipherChat is a community built on respect and good faith. These guidelines ensure everyone has a positive experience. By using CipherChat, you agree to follow these rules.

Be Respectful

• Treat all users with kindness and respect
• No harassment, bullying, or targeted attacks
• No hate speech or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexuality, or any other identity
• Don't spam — repeated unwanted messages are not allowed

Keep Content Appropriate

• No explicit, NSFW, or adult content
• No violent or gory images
• No illegal content or promotion of illegal activities
• YouTube embeds must be all-ages content only
• Profile pictures and group logos must be appropriate

No Cheating or Exploiting

• Don't create multiple accounts to manipulate votes, likes, or polls
• Don't exploit bugs or glitches — report them instead
• Don't impersonate other users or staff members
• Don't share your password or sell accounts

Username Rules

Usernames must follow these rules:

• Lowercase letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens only
• No special characters (!, @, #, $, etc.)
• No profanity or offensive words
• No impersonation of admins or staff
• No reserved names (admin, owner, system, etc.)

Moderation

CipherChat has a team of moderators and admins who enforce these guidelines. They can:

• Delete messages that violate rules
• Ban users who repeatedly break guidelines
• Remove posts that are inappropriate
• Mute users in specific chat rooms

Reporting Violations

If you see someone violating these guidelines:

1. Use the Feedback tab to report the issue
2. Include the username and a description of what happened
3. For chat violations, take a screenshot if possible

Our team reviews all reports and takes appropriate action.

Consequences

• First minor violation — Warning or message deletion
• Repeated violations — Temporary mute or ban
• Severe violations — Immediate permanent ban

Banned users see a full-screen ban message and cannot create new accounts from the same device.

Appeal Process

If you believe you were banned unfairly, you can appeal by contacting the CipherChat team through the Feedback tab or by reaching out on Instagram or Discord.

Help Build a Great Community

Everyone plays a role in making CipherChat a welcoming place. Be kind, follow the rules, and help new users feel at home. Together, we can build something amazing.