Community Guidelines

Be Respectful

Treat everyone with kindness and respect. We're all here to share creative moments and connect with others through photography.

• •Engage constructively with others' photos
• •Respect different perspectives and interpretations
• •Celebrate creativity in all its forms

No Harassment or Bullying

Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. This includes:

• •Threats, intimidation, or targeted attacks
• •Mocking, ridiculing, or demeaning others
• •Repeatedly contacting someone who has asked you to stop
• •Sharing someone's personal information without their consent (doxxing)

No Hate Speech

We do not allow content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on:

• •Race, ethnicity, or national origin
• •Religion or beliefs
• •Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• •Disability or medical condition
• •Age or any other protected characteristic

Keep Content Appropriate

Whaphotos is designed to be appropriate for a broad audience (ages 13 and up). All uploaded photos are automatically screened by moderation systems and violating content may be blocked or removed automatically. Please avoid posting:

• •Nudity or sexually explicit content
• •Graphic violence or gore
• •Content promoting or glorifying illegal activities
• •Content glorifying self-harm or dangerous behavior

Be Authentic

Whaphotos celebrates real moments and genuine creativity:

• •Don't impersonate real people or create fake accounts
• •Share your own original photos, not other people's content
• •Avoid spam, excessive self-promotion, or misleading content

Respect Intellectual Property

Only post photos you took yourself. Do not post:

• •Screenshots or re-uploads of other users' photos
• •Content that includes copyrighted images, logos, or artwork without permission
• •Heavily watermarked or branded content from other platforms

No Spam or Fake Engagement

Keep the community fair and genuine:

• •Do not use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with the app
• •Do not artificially inflate your flame count or leaderboard position
• •Do not create multiple accounts to gain an unfair advantage
• •Do not coordinate with others to mass-react to boost specific users

Reporting Violations

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines, use the in-app reporting flow: tap the three-dot menu (⋯) on a post or profile and select "Report." All reports are reviewed and acted on within 24 hours, including removal of violating content and suspension of the responsible account where appropriate. For follow-ups, contact us at whaphotoinfo@gmail.com with "Report" in the subject line.

Blocking Users

If someone is bothering you, you can block them from their profile. When you block a user:

• •They can't see your posts or profile
• •They can't message you
• •They won't appear in your feeds or search results
• •You can unblock them at any time in Settings

Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

• •Content removal
• •Warning notifications
• •Temporary account suspension
• •Permanent account termination for severe or repeated violations

Questions?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need to report an issue, contact us at whaphotoinfo@gmail.com.