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Community guidelines

Sharing stories responsibly.

Guidelines for sharing your stories with respect, authenticity, and care for the communities and cultures we represent.

Core values

Universal principles.

These core principles guide all storytelling on our platform, regardless of the type of story you are sharing.

01

Authenticity

Tell your truth with honesty and integrity.

02

Respect

Honour all people, cultures, and experiences mentioned.

03

Consent

Ensure you have permission to share others’ experiences.

04

Context

Provide appropriate background and cultural understanding.

Story categories

Guidelines by story type.

Different types of stories have different considerations. Here is what to keep in mind for each category.

Personal stories

Guidelines for sharing personal experiences and memories.

  • Share authentically from your own experience
  • Be respectful when mentioning others in your stories
  • Consider the emotional impact on readers
  • Use content warnings for sensitive topics
  • Respect privacy boundaries of others mentioned

Family and community

Best practices for family histories and community stories.

  • Obtain consent from living family members when sharing their stories
  • Verify historical details when possible
  • Be sensitive to family dynamics and relationships
  • Consider cultural traditions in storytelling
  • Include diverse perspectives when telling community stories

Cultural heritage

Special protocols for cultural and traditional content.

  • Ensure you have the right to share cultural knowledge
  • Follow traditional protocols for sacred or ceremonial content
  • Seek elder or community approval for sensitive cultural material
  • Provide proper cultural context and background
  • Respect intellectual property and traditional knowledge

Important reminders

Before you share.

Your story, your choice

You always maintain control over your content. You can edit, update privacy settings, or remove your stories at any time.

Cultural content

If your story contains cultural, traditional, or sacred elements, consider enabling cultural review and community approval.

Privacy first

Use our flexible privacy controls to share only with those you choose. Not everything needs to be public.

Community care

Remember that your stories may deeply impact others. Share with care, compassion, and consideration.

Ready to share responsibly?

With confidence and care.

Now that you understand our guidelines, you are ready to share your story with confidence and care. Need help? Contact us anytime.