Community Guidelines & Reporting Policy

Effective Date: 20.4.2026
Version: 1.0

1. Purpose

These Guidelines define acceptable behaviour on Dear Anonymous and help maintain a safe environment.

2. Core Principles

  • Respect others
  • Use anonymity responsibly
  • Avoid harm or distress
  • Respect privacy

3. Prohibited Content

Harassment & Abuse

  • Threats
  • Bullying

Hate Speech

  • Discriminatory or hateful content

Sexual Misconduct

  • Unwanted sexual content

Illegal Content

  • Any unlawful activity

Privacy Violations

  • Sharing personal data without consent

Spam & Misuse

  • Spam, scams, or phishing

4. Sensitive Content

Content encouraging self-harm or placing emotional responsibility on others may be restricted.

5. Platform Limitations

  • Messages are private
  • Content is not actively monitored
  • We rely on reporting

6. Reporting

Report issues via:

7. Our Response

  • We may review reported content
  • We may take action at our discretion
  • We are not obligated to act

8. Enforcement

  • Remove content
  • Restrict features
  • Suspend access

9. No Guarantee

Reporting does not guarantee action or response.

10. Misuse of Reporting

False or malicious reports may result in action.

11. Safety Disclaimer

This is not a crisis or mental health service. Contact local services if needed.

12. Changes

These Guidelines may be updated at any time.

13. Contact

Email: info@dearanonymous.app