Community Guidelines

Last updated — April 2026

Welcome to Glymp! These Community Guidelines help keep our platform a safe, trustworthy, and enjoyable space for everyone — users and businesses alike. By using Glymp, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, account restrictions, or permanent bans.

Our guiding principle: Be honest, be respectful, be helpful.

1. Content Posting Rules

✅ What We Encourage

Genuine photos and videos of stores, products, food, services, and local experiences.
Honest reviews that reflect your real experience — both positive and constructive.
Helpful tips and recommendations for other users.
High-quality images that are well-lit, clear, and relevant.
Tagging the correct store or product in your posts.
Creating curated collections of your favorite places and products.

❌ What's Not Allowed

Stock photos, watermarked images, or content you don't own.
Screenshots of other platforms, random memes, or off-topic content.
Blurry, unrecognizable, or deliberately misleading images.
Content with visible personal information of others (phone numbers, addresses, IDs).
AI-generated content presented as real photos or genuine experiences.
Duplicate posts or content spammed across multiple listings.

2. Reviews and Ratings

✅ Authentic Reviews

Share your genuine experience — what you liked, what could be better.
Be specific: mention the product, service quality, pricing, or ambiance.
Rate fairly — don't give 1 star because of a courier issue, or 5 stars for a place you haven't visited.
Update your review if the business has improved or declined.

❌ Fake or Manipulated Reviews

Posting reviews for places you haven't visited or products you haven't used.
Writing reviews in exchange for payment, free products, or rewards (unless clearly disclosed).
Asking friends or employees to post fake positive reviews for your business.
Posting negative reviews to sabotage competitors.
Using multiple accounts to inflate or deflate ratings.
Copy-pasting the same review across multiple businesses.

We use automated detection and manual review to identify and remove fake reviews.

3. Spam and Self-Promotion

We want content to be helpful, not salesy.

Not Allowed:

Mass-posting promotional content across unrelated listings.
Posting affiliate links, referral codes, or external URLs in reviews.
Using automated tools or bots to post content or engage with the platform.
Creating fake accounts to boost engagement or reviews.
Repeatedly posting the same content to game the algorithm.
Sending unsolicited messages to other users for commercial purposes.

Businesses should use the official promotion tools to reach more users, not spam tactics.

4. Harassment, Abuse, and Hate Speech

Glymp has zero tolerance for:

Bullying, intimidation, or threatening behavior toward any user or business.
Hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Personal attacks, name-calling, or abusive language in reviews or comments.
Doxxing (sharing someone's private information without consent).
Sexual harassment or unsolicited explicit content.
Encouraging violence or self-harm.
Stalking or repeated unwanted contact.

This applies to all content: posts, reviews, comments, messages, and profile information.

5. Business Conduct

✅ Good Business Practices

Keep your listing information accurate and up-to-date (hours, address, menu, pricing).
Respond to customer reviews professionally — even negative ones.
Use genuine photos of your actual products. No downloaded or fake imagery.
Clearly label sponsored or promotional content.
Honor prices and offers displayed on your listing.

❌ Business Misconduct

Posting fake reviews for your own business or against competitors.
Offering incentives for positive reviews without disclosure.
Listing products or services you don't actually offer.
Using misleading pricing (showing lower prices that don't reflect actual costs).
Impersonating another business or brand.
Threatening or pressuring users who leave negative reviews.
Selling counterfeit, illegal, or regulated products without proper licensing.

Repeated violations will result in business account suspension and removal from the platform.

6. Age-Appropriate Content

Glymp is rated 12+ and is designed for a general audience.

Not Permitted:

Sexually explicit or pornographic content.
Graphic violence or gore.
Content promoting drug use, alcohol abuse, or tobacco to minors.
Gambling promotion or references.
Content glorifying dangerous or illegal activities.

Permitted with Caution:

Photos of alcohol products at restaurants/bars (in context of a review).
Content about age-restricted businesses (displayed appropriately without targeting minors).

7. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Only post content you own or have permission to use.
Do not use other users' photos or reviews without their explicit consent.
Do not copy content from other platforms and present it as your own.
If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed, contact us with the relevant details at the email below.

Report IP violations to support@glymp.app.

8. Misinformation and Misleading Content

Do not share false information about businesses, products, or events.
Do not create or spread rumors that could harm a business's reputation.
Do not post fabricated health or safety claims.
Do not mislead other users about discounts, offers, or product quality.
Satire and humor are fine, but must be clearly identifiable as such.

9. Enforcement Actions

We take a progressive approach to enforcement:

Action	When It Applies
Content Removal	Violating content is removed. You'll be notified with the reason.
Warning	First-time or minor violations get a warning with guidance on what went wrong.
Temporary Suspension	Repeated violations result in a 7–30 day account suspension.
Feature Restriction	Specific features (posting, reviewing) may be disabled.
Permanent Ban	Severe or repeated violations result in permanent account termination.
Legal Action	In cases of illegal activity, fraud, or defamation, we may involve law enforcement.

You can appeal any enforcement action by contacting our support team within 15 days of the action.

10. How to Report Violations

Use the "Report" button on any post, review, comment, or profile.
Provide as much detail as possible about the violation.
Reports are reviewed within 24–48 hours.
Reporter identity is kept confidential.
You can also email reports to khushal@glymp.app.

False or malicious reports may themselves result in action against the reporter.

These guidelines evolve as Glymp grows. We'll notify you of significant changes. Thank you for helping us build a vibrant, trustworthy community for local discovery.

Questions? Reach us at support@glymp.app

Legal Notice

Glymp is an intermediary platform and is not responsible for the accuracy, safety, or legality of content posted by users or businesses.
By using the platform, you agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions and content.
Glymp, its owners, and directors are not liable for any disputes, damages, or losses arising from your use of the community features.