Community Guidelines

# Community Guidelines HalfBuilt exists to help founders, builders, creators, students and startup enthusiasts find the right people to build ideas together. Our goal is simple: > **No idea should be left HalfBuilt.** These Community Guidelines explain the standards we expect from everyone using HalfBuilt. By using the platform, you agree to follow these guidelines. --- # 1. Treat Everyone with Respect Treat other members professionally and respectfully. Be welcoming to people regardless of: - Nationality - Race - Ethnicity - Religion - Gender - Sexual orientation - Disability - Age - Experience level Disagreements are normal. Personal attacks are not. --- # 2. Be Honest Your profile should accurately represent who you are. Do not: - Create fake profiles - Impersonate another person - Use fake company names - Misrepresent your skills - Exaggerate funding or startup status - Claim ownership of ideas you do not own - Upload fake portfolios or resumes Trust is the foundation of the community. --- # 3. Respect Intellectual Property Only upload content that you own or have permission to share. Do not: - Copy another founder's idea - Re-upload someone else's work - Share confidential documents - Upload copyrighted content without permission - Claim another person's work as your own If you are discussing sensitive ideas, consider using an NDA before sharing detailed information. --- # 4. Keep Communication Professional HalfBuilt is built for meaningful collaboration. Do: - Be polite - Reply honestly - Give constructive feedback - Respect other people's time - Clearly communicate expectations Do not: - Harass users - Threaten anyone - Intimidate others - Send abusive messages - Use hate speech - Engage in bullying - Repeatedly contact users who have declined further communication --- # 5. No Spam Do not use HalfBuilt to: - Send mass messages - Advertise unrelated products - Promote affiliate links - Sell unrelated services - Recruit for unrelated businesses - Collect email addresses - Grow social media accounts - Manipulate platform rankings Only contact users for genuine startup, founder or collaboration opportunities. --- # 6. Create Genuine Listings Startup listings should accurately describe: - Your idea - Your stage - Skills you're looking for - Equity (if offered) - Compensation (if any) - Time commitment - Expectations Do not create fake listings simply to collect followers, leads or personal information. --- # 7. Founder Events Only submit events related to: - Startups - Entrepreneurship - Technology - Innovation - Product development - Business networking - Venture capital - Founder education Event information should be accurate and up to date. If plans change, update your listing promptly. --- # 8. Protect Your Privacy Think carefully before sharing: - Phone numbers - Home addresses - Financial information - Government IDs - Passwords - Banking details - Confidential business information HalfBuilt will never ask you to send passwords or payment details through messages. --- # 9. Stay Safe Before entering a partnership: - Verify the other person's identity - Schedule a video call - Research their background - Ask for references if appropriate - Meet in public places - Sign legal agreements when necessary If something feels suspicious, trust your instincts. --- # 10. No Illegal Activity HalfBuilt must never be used for: - Fraud - Scams - Identity theft - Money laundering - Pyramid schemes - Illegal investments - Cryptocurrency scams - Phishing - Malware - Selling illegal goods - Any activity prohibited by applicable law --- # 11. Report Problems Help keep HalfBuilt safe. Please report: - Fake profiles - Fraud - Harassment - Spam - Fake startup listings - Intellectual property violations - Unsafe behavior - Fake events - Hate speech - Illegal activity Our moderation team reviews reports and may take appropriate action. --- # 12. Enforcement To protect the community, HalfBuilt may: - Remove content - Edit listings for policy compliance - Limit account features - Suspend accounts - Permanently ban users - Remove events - Remove startup listings - Cooperate with law enforcement where legally required These actions may be taken without prior notice where necessary to protect users or the platform. --- # 13. No Guarantee of Success HalfBuilt helps people connect. We cannot guarantee: - Finding a co-founder - Receiving investment - Hiring employees - Getting hired - Startup success - Business partnerships - Funding - Equity - Revenue - Compatibility between users Every collaboration is ultimately the responsibility of the people involved. --- # 14. Help Build a Better Community HalfBuilt is a community built by founders, for founders. You can help by: - Being honest - Helping newcomers - Giving constructive feedback - Reporting harmful behavior - Sharing knowledge - Respecting other people's ideas - Building meaningful relationships Every positive interaction makes HalfBuilt better for everyone. --- # 15. Changes to These Guidelines We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time to reflect improvements to the platform, community needs or legal requirements. Material updates may be communicated through the platform where required by applicable law. Your continued use of HalfBuilt after updated guidelines become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised guidelines. --- # 16. Contact If you have questions about these Community Guidelines or wish to report a violation, please contact us: **Support Email:** - **Website:** https://halfbuilt.org