Comment Policy

1. Respectful Conduct & Prohibited Content

Users must treat others with respect and civility. The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal and potential account suspension:

Hate Speech & Discrimination:

• Content targeting individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, age, or any protected characteristic
• Discriminatory language, slurs, or derogatory terminology
• Content promoting supremacist ideologies or extremist views

Violence & Harmful Content:

• Threats of violence or harm against any person, group, or entity
• Content glorifying or encouraging violence, terrorism, or dangerous activities
• Self-harm content or suicide-related material
• Content promoting dangerous financial behaviors or gambling addiction

Inappropriate Material:

• Sexually explicit content, pornography, or adult material
• Graphic violence, gore, or disturbing imagery
• Profanity, obscene language, or vulgar expressions
• Content inappropriate for general audiences including minors

2. No Spam, Scams, or Inappropriate Promotions

Comments must not contain:

Fraudulent Content:

• Links to scams, Ponzi schemes, or fraudulent investment opportunities
• Fake cryptocurrency projects or rug pull schemes
• Phishing attempts or malicious websites
• Identity theft schemes or social engineering attempts

Promotional Violations:

• Unsolicited referral codes, affiliate links, or promotional content
• Multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes or pyramid structures
• Repeated promotional messages across multiple posts
• Self-promotion without disclosure or context

Market Manipulation:

• Pump and dump schemes or coordinated market manipulation
• False or misleading price predictions without basis
• Insider trading information or unverified rumors
• Coordinated efforts to artificially inflate or deflate asset values

Solicitation & Privacy Violations:

• Requests for personal information, private keys, or wallet details
• Solicitation of private transactions or off-platform dealings
• Attempts to bypass platform security or verification processes

3. Stay on Topic & Quality Standards

• Keep comments relevant to the article or discussion topic
• Provide constructive, meaningful contributions to the conversation
• Off-topic, disruptive, or low-quality posts may be removed
• No repetitive posting or comment flooding
• Comments should add value to the discussion

4. Legal Compliance & Safety

Comments must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Prohibited content includes:

• Copyrighted material posted without permission
• Content that violates intellectual property rights
• Illegal activities or content that could facilitate illegal behavior
• Personal data, private information, or doxxing of individuals
• Financial advice that could be construed as unlicensed financial consulting
• Content that violates securities regulations or market manipulation rules

5. Moderation Rights & Enforcement

We maintain comprehensive moderation capabilities to ensure compliance with advertising standards and community safety:

Immediate Actions:

• Remove comments that violate any policy provisions without prior notice
• Temporarily or permanently suspend user accounts for policy violations
• Edit comments to remove violations while preserving constructive content
• Implement shadow banning for repeat offenders to limit platform disruption

Escalating Enforcement:

Special Circumstances:

• Zero tolerance for content threatening violence, promoting hate, or containing illegal material
• Expedited removal of content that could impact advertising revenue or partner relationships
• Collaboration with law enforcement when legally required
• Proactive monitoring during high-traffic periods or sensitive market events

Content Quality Standards:

• Comments must meet minimum quality thresholds for approval
• Automated systems may flag content for manual review
• Machine learning algorithms assist in detecting policy violations
• Regular audits ensure consistent policy application

6. User-Generated Content Responsibility

By posting comments, users acknowledge that:

• They are solely responsible for the content they submit
• Their comments may be visible to the public and search engines
• Comments must not interfere with site functionality or advertising
• False or misleading information may result in immediate removal
• Crypto Fortress is not liable for user-generated content

7. Advertising Compliance & Revenue Protection

To maintain advertising partnerships and ensure sustainable platform operation:

Advertiser-Friendly Content Requirements:

• All comments must align with advertiser-friendly content guidelines
• Content that could cause advertising partners to restrict or remove ads will be removed
• Comments must not contain content that major advertising networks classify as unsuitable
• User-generated content is subject to the same standards as editorial content

Ad Interference Prevention:

• Users may not attempt to manipulate, block, or interfere with advertisements
• Comments positioned near ads must not mislead users about ad content
• No attempts to redirect traffic away from legitimate advertising partners
• Prohibition against encouraging ad-blocking or circumventing monetization

Brand Safety Measures:

• Comments must not damage the platform's reputation with advertising partners
• Content that could associate the platform with controversial topics may be restricted
• Zero tolerance for content that could trigger advertiser boycotts or revenue loss
• Regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to evolving advertising standards

Revenue Impact Considerations:

• Comments that historically correlate with decreased ad performance may be limited
• Proactive removal of content during advertising campaign periods
• Enhanced moderation during peak advertising seasons or high-value campaigns

8. Privacy & Data Protection

• Do not post personal information (yours or others')
• Respect privacy rights and confidential information
• Comments are subject to our Privacy Policy
• We may retain comment data as outlined in our privacy policy

9. Reporting & Appeals

10. Policy Updates & Changes

This comment policy may be updated periodically to:

• Reflect changes in applicable laws or regulations
• Maintain compliance with advertising partner requirements
• Address emerging issues or platform changes
• Improve user experience and safety

Terms Integration

All comments must comply with our complete Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. This comment policy supplements and does not replace those documents.