Community Guidelines
Ballastra is built around communities, collaboration, and meaningful relationships. These guidelines define the standards that keep our platform safe and valuable.
Version 1.0 · Last updated May 2026
The Nexus Code
Ballastra is built around communities, collaboration, and meaningful relationships.
Honor the Nexus
Respect the rules established by Nexus owners and moderators. Community owners may establish additional rules provided they do not conflict with Ballastra policies.
Respect Others
Do not engage in:
- Harassment
- Bullying
- Hate speech
- Doxxing
- Threats
- Discrimination
We protect freedom of expression, not abuse.
Authentic Interaction
Users must engage honestly. Prohibited:
- Fake accounts
- Coordinated manipulation
- Artificial engagement
- Spam campaigns
- Automated abuse
Opportunity Integrity
Opportunities must be genuine. Strictly prohibited:
- Fake jobs
- Scam offers
- MLM schemes
- Pyramid schemes
- Fake investments
- Payment fraud
Violations may result in immediate suspension.
Professional Conduct
When recruiting or collaborating:
- Clearly disclose expectations
- Accurately describe compensation
- Respect applicants
- Communicate professionally
Voice & Call Conduct
During voice or video calls:
- Obtain consent before recording
- Respect participants
- Avoid harassment
- Follow local laws
Safe Content
The following are prohibited:
- Child exploitation material
- Terrorist content
- Malware distribution
- Illegal goods
- Direct threats of violence
- Non-consensual intimate content
Username & Identity Policy
Users may not impersonate:
- Ballastra Staff
- Companies
- Brands
- Public figures
- Other users
Verification may be required in certain situations.
Reporting Abuse
Users can report:
- Harassment
- Fraud
- Spam
- Scams
- Impersonation
- Dangerous content
Reports are reviewed by Ballastra moderation systems.
Enforcement
Violations may result in:
- Warnings
- Content removal
- Temporary restrictions
- Permanent suspension
- Community removal