Content Guidelines

1. Our Community Standards

ScamOrLegit.ai is built on community contributions. To maintain a helpful and trustworthy platform, we ask all users to follow these content guidelines when submitting reviews, reports, ratings, and other content.

2. Acceptable Content

We encourage content that is:

• Honest and Accurate: Based on your genuine experience with a website
• Helpful: Provides useful information for other users
• Specific: Includes relevant details about your experience
• Constructive: Focuses on facts rather than emotions
• Respectful: Maintains a professional tone
• Original: Written by you, not copied from other sources

3. Prohibited Content

The following types of content are not allowed:

3.1 False or Misleading Information

• Deliberately false reviews or ratings
• Exaggerated or fabricated claims
• Reviews based on hearsay or rumors
• Impersonating other users or organizations

3.2 Spam and Manipulation

• Duplicate reviews or ratings
• Automated or bot-generated content
• Paid reviews or incentivized content
• Reviews by website owners about their own sites
• Coordinated campaigns to manipulate ratings

3.3 Inappropriate Content

• Profanity, vulgar language, or offensive terms
• Personal attacks or harassment
• Discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, etc.
• Threats of violence or harmful behavior
• Adult content or sexually explicit material

3.4 Legal Violations

• Defamatory statements without factual basis
• Copyright infringement
• Disclosure of confidential information
• Content that violates applicable laws

3.5 Personal Information

• Personal contact information (phone numbers, addresses)
• Private financial information
• Login credentials or passwords
• Social security numbers or government IDs

4. Review Guidelines

4.1 Writing Effective Reviews

To help other users, please include:

• What you were trying to do on the website
• What happened during your interaction
• Specific problems or positive aspects you encountered
• Timeline of events (when did this occur?)
• Any evidence or documentation you have

4.2 Rating System

• 5 Stars: Excellent, completely trustworthy
• 4 Stars: Good, minor issues but generally reliable
• 3 Stars: Average, some concerns but usable
• 2 Stars: Below average, significant problems
• 1 Star: Poor, likely scam or highly problematic

5. Reporting Scams

When reporting a suspected scam, please provide:

• The exact website URL
• Screenshots or documentation
• Description of the fraudulent activity
• Amount of money involved (if applicable)
• Contact information used by the scammer
• Timeline of events

6. Content Moderation

6.1 Review Process

All submitted content goes through:

• Automated screening for obvious violations
• Community reporting and flagging
• Manual review by our moderation team
• Periodic quality assessments

6.2 Enforcement Actions

Violations may result in:

• Content removal or editing
• Warning notifications
• Temporary account restrictions
• Permanent account suspension
• Reporting to relevant authorities (for illegal content)

7. User Rights and Appeals

7.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you submit, but grant ScamOrLegit.ai permission to use, display, and distribute it as part of our services.

7.2 Appeal Process

If your content is removed or restricted, you can:

• Contact our support team for clarification
• Provide additional context or evidence
• Request a manual review of the decision
• Submit revised content that complies with guidelines

8. Protecting Yourself

When contributing to our platform:

• Don't share personal financial information
• Use general descriptions rather than specific details
• Be aware that your content will be publicly visible
• Consider using your experience to help others stay safe

9. Quality Standards

High-quality contributions typically:

• Are well-written with proper grammar and spelling
• Provide specific, actionable information
• Include relevant context and background
• Help other users make informed decisions
• Maintain objectivity and professionalism

10. Community Benefits

By following these guidelines, you help:

• Build a trusted resource for online safety
• Protect other users from scams and fraud
• Improve the overall quality of our platform
• Create a respectful community environment

11. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please report it using our flagging system or contact us directly.

12. Updates to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated to address new issues or improve clarity. We'll notify users of significant changes and encourage regular review of these standards.