Introduction
At Rim Locals ("we," "our," or "us"), we aim to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where users can connect, engage, and contribute positively to the community. These Community Guidelines ("Guidelines") are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a respectful and supportive experience while using our platform. By participating in our community, you agree to follow these Guidelines.

1. Respectful Behavior

We expect all users to engage with one another in a respectful and considerate manner. This includes treating others with kindness and avoiding any behavior that could harm, intimidate, or insult others. Harassment, bullying, or hate speech will not be tolerated.

• Do engage in thoughtful discussions.
• Don’t use language or behavior that is offensive, discriminatory, or threatening.

2. Content Sharing

Rim Locals encourages the sharing of content that adds value to the community, whether through posts, images, or comments. However, content that violates the following will be removed:

• Hate Speech: Content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred towards individuals or groups based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, or any other characteristic.
• Harassment and Bullying: Threats or actions intended to harass or intimidate others.
• Explicit or Adult Content: Pornographic, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate material.
• Illegal Activities: Content related to illegal activities or promoting unlawful behavior.

3. Privacy and Safety

The safety and privacy of our users are paramount. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and for ensuring that your interactions do not violate the privacy of others.

• Do respect others' privacy by not sharing personal information without consent.
• Don’t post or share private information of others (e.g., addresses, phone numbers) without their permission.

4. Prohibited Activities

Rim Locals prohibits any actions or activities that violate the law or disrupt the platform's operation. These include but are not limited to:

• Fraudulent Activities: Creating fake accounts, making false claims, or attempting to defraud others.
• Spamming: Posting unsolicited or irrelevant content, including commercial spam, phishing, or advertisements.
• Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or misrepresenting your identity.

5. Content Ownership

By sharing content on Rim Locals, you retain ownership of your work but grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it within the platform. You must have the right to share any content you post, and you may not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.

6. Moderation and Enforcement

Rim Locals reserves the right to remove any content that violates these Guidelines and suspend or terminate accounts found to be engaging in prohibited activities.

• Warnings and Suspensions: Users who repeatedly violate the Guidelines may receive warnings, temporary suspensions, or a permanent ban, depending on the severity of the violation.
• Appeals: If you believe that your content has been wrongfully removed or your account has been unjustly suspended, you may appeal the decision by contacting our support team at support@rimlocals.com.

7. Reporting Violations

If you come across content or behavior that violates these Guidelines, we encourage you to report it to us. You can file a report directly through the platform or by contacting us at support@rimlocals.com. We take reports seriously and will investigate and address violations in accordance with our internal policies.

8. Updates to These Guidelines

Rim Locals may update these Guidelines periodically to reflect changes in community standards or platform functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Please review these Guidelines regularly to stay informed.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Community Guidelines or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to us at:

• Email: support@rimlocals.com
• Mail: Rim Locals, Lake Drive, Crestline, CA 92325