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BlackBook Community Guidelines

Creating a safe, professional, and inclusive networking environment for everyone.

Last updated: 2 September 2025

Our Values

BlackBook is built on the foundation of professional networking, mutual respect, and meaningful connections. We believe in creating opportunities for professionals to showcase their work, connect with like-minded individuals, and build lasting business relationships.

These guidelines help ensure our community remains a safe, welcoming space for professionals from all backgrounds, industries, and experience levels.

Community Standards

✅ We Encourage

  • Professional Content: Share your work, achievements, and professional insights
  • Authentic Connections: Build genuine relationships with other professionals
  • Constructive Feedback: Provide helpful, respectful feedback on others' work
  • Industry Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations about your field
  • Mentorship: Share knowledge and support emerging professionals
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Welcome professionals from all backgrounds
  • Professional Growth: Celebrate achievements and career milestones

❌ We Prohibit

  • Harassment & Bullying: Any form of intimidation, threats, or persistent unwanted contact
  • Discrimination: Content or behavior targeting individuals based on race, gender, religion, sexuality, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Inappropriate Content: Sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise unsuitable material
  • Spam & Scams: Unsolicited promotional content, fraudulent schemes, or misleading information
  • Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or misrepresenting your identity
  • Copyright Infringement: Sharing content you don't own or have permission to use
  • Hate Speech: Content that promotes hatred or violence against individuals or groups
  • Illegal Activities: Promoting or facilitating illegal activities

Child Safety

BlackBook has zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any content that exploits minors.

Age Requirement: BlackBook is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

Reporting: If you encounter any content that may involve child exploitation or abuse, report it immediately using our dedicated reporting system.

Report Child Safety Concerns

All reports are reviewed within 24 hours and handled with the utmost seriousness.

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Reporting & Enforcement

How to Report

Enforcement Actions

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • • Content removal
  • • Account warnings
  • • Temporary suspension
  • • Permanent account termination
  • • Reporting to law enforcement (for illegal activities)

Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. We comply with UK and EU data protection regulations, including GDPR. For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Any data sharing is limited to what's necessary to provide our services and is outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Updates to Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time to reflect changes in our platform, legal requirements, or community needs. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform and update the "Last updated" date above.

Continued use of BlackBook after changes to these guidelines constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Questions about these guidelines? Contact us at community@roksia.com

Together, we can build a professional community that benefits everyone.