🐶 Our Commitment to You
At Paws Source, we believe that every pet parent deserves a supportive, knowledgeable, and positive community. These guidelines exist to protect users, prevent misuse, and ensure meaningful interactions. By participating in our forums, groups, or events, you agree to follow these rules.
💬 Respect & Inclusion
- Be kind and patient. Treat fellow members with the same respect you'd want for yourself and your pets.
- No discrimination. Harassment or exclusion based on species, breed, age, lifestyle, or personal background is strictly prohibited.
- Disagree constructively. Debates are welcome, but personal attacks, trolling, or inflammatory language will not be tolerated.
🔒 Safety & Privacy
- Protect personal information. Never share your or others' private addresses, phone numbers, or financial details publicly.
- Pet safety first. Avoid sharing unverified medical advice or dangerous DIY pet remedies. Always consult licensed veterinarians.
- Consent matters. Do not post photos or videos of others' pets or people without explicit permission.
📝 Content & Sharing
- Keep it relevant. Stay on-topic within forums and groups. Off-topic or repetitive spam posts will be removed.
- Credit sources. If sharing articles, research, or creative works, attribute the original creator properly.
- No harmful media. Violent, graphic, or distressing content involving animals is strictly forbidden.
🛒 Commercial Activity
- Designated spaces only. Selling, trading, or promoting pet products/services is only allowed in approved marketplaces.
- No unsolicited ads. Direct messaging or commenting spam for sales purposes will result in immediate suspension.
- Transparent pricing. All commercial posts must clearly state prices, conditions, and pickup/shipping terms.
⚠️ Zero Tolerance Violations
- Animal abuse or neglect. Any content promoting or depicting cruelty to animals will be reported to authorities.
- Illegal activities. Trading controlled substances, counterfeit products, or engaging in fraudulent schemes.
- Impersonation. Pretending to be a Paws Source staff member, veterinarian, or another user.
🛡️ Enforcement & Consequences
We take community safety seriously. Violations are reviewed case-by-case by our moderation team and may result in:
- First Offense Warning & Content Removal
- Repeated Violations Temporary Suspension (7-30 days)
- Severe/ZT Violations Permanent Ban & Legal Action
🚩 See Something? Say Something.
Help us keep Paws Source safe. If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately so our team can investigate.