Viva Voce Community Guidelines

Viva Voce is a space for real people, real conversations, and real connections.

We are here to build a supportive, engaging, and inclusive community where everyone feels valued. These 10 guidelines help keep our platform safe, respectful, and aligned with our values.

1. Respect and Inclusivity

✅ We say yes to:

  • Respecting all body types, styles, and perspectives.

  • Encouraging diverse opinions while keeping discussions constructive.

  • Supporting each other through positive and meaningful interactions.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment in any form.

  • Body shaming, judgment, or making others feel unwelcome.

  • Exclusionary behavior or gatekeeping.

2. Real and Authentic Interactions

✅ We say yes to:

  • Sharing personal experiences and real-life fashion stories.

  • Engaging in discussions with honesty and vulnerability.

  • Giving thoughtful feedback and encouraging open conversations.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Fake personas, misleading content, or staged content that does not reflect real experiences.

  • Creating unrealistic expectations of beauty, style, or body image.

3. Engaging with Others

✅ We say yes to:

  • Meaningful conversations that inspire and uplift.

  • Asking questions, sharing advice, and exchanging insights.

  • Celebrating personal style, individuality, and self-expression.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Trolling, negativity, or putting others down.

  • Unsolicited criticism or judgmental remarks.

  • Hijacking conversations with unrelated topics.

4. Posting and Content Guidelines

✅ We say yes to:

  • Creating posts that educate, entertain, or empower others.

  • User-Generated Content that is real, thoughtful, and engaging.

  • Using trigger warnings when discussing sensitive topics.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Explicit content, misinformation, or self-promotion without approval.

  • Posting stolen content without giving proper credit.

  • Spamming or flooding the platform with low-quality content.

5. Safe and Meaningful Interactions

✅ We say yes to:

  • Building real connections by engaging with others in a respectful way.

  • Getting consent before sharing, reposting, or tagging someone else’s content.

  • Stepping away when conversations become too heated.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Spam, unsolicited promotions, or inappropriate private messages.

  • Pressuring others into sharing personal information.

  • Aggressive behaviors or arguments that create hostility.

6. Community Challenges, Voting, and Events

✅ We say yes to:

  • Participating in brand-led challenges, polls, and discussions.

  • Engaging in live shopping events, Q&A sessions, and community-driven decisions.

  • Using voting features to help shape upcoming collections and brand initiatives.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Creating fake engagement or manipulating votes.

  • Dismissing or invalidating other members’ opinions.

  • Ignoring or bypassing community guidelines in challenges and discussions.

7. Protecting Your Privacy and Well-Being

✅ We say yes to:

  • Controlling how much personal information you share.

  • Reporting any content or behavior that makes you feel unsafe.

  • Using platform privacy settings to manage who can interact with your content.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Sharing private details of others, or violating privacy policies.

  • Using community spaces to spread harmful, misleading, or distressing content.

  • Engaging in behavior that exploits or takes advantage of other members.

8. Moderation and Reporting

✅ We say yes to:

  • Reporting inappropriate content or violations of community guidelines.

  • Understanding that moderation exists to maintain a safe and supportive space.

  • Following community feedback to continuously improve the platform.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Ignoring warnings from moderators.

  • Repeatedly violating community standards after being addressed.

  • Using the platform to spread misinformation, hate, or negativity.

9. Growing Together

✅ We say yes to:

  • Helping shape the community by sharing ideas and suggestions.

  • Staying engaged in discussions, challenges, and events.

  • Supporting and welcoming new members into the space.

🚫 We say no to:

  • Stagnation—we want this platform to evolve with its members.

  • Letting negativity take over—we are here to uplift and inspire.

  • Closing off new opportunities for connection and collaboration.

10. Zero Tolerance Policy

Some actions result in immediate removal from the platform without warning:

🚫 We say no to:

  • Hate speech, threats, or harassment.

  • Scamming, fraudulent activities, or deceptive behavior.

  • Posting explicit or offensive content.

  • Repeated violations of community rules despite prior warnings.