Welcome to Deals.Community! We’re glad to have you as part of our vibrant and diverse community. Deals.Community is all about finding and sharing the best deals—whether they’re big or small, everyday essentials, or high-end luxury buys. Our goal is to create an inclusive, kind, and helpful environment where members collaborate to help each other save money and discover great deals.
By participating in Deals.Community, you agree to follow this Code of Conduct. We’re all here to support each other, so let’s work together to keep this space welcoming, thoughtful, and constructive.
1. Our Mission
At Deals.Community, we are dedicated to helping people save money by sharing the best deals available. Whether you're an experienced bargain hunter or a first-time visitor, we believe everyone has something valuable to contribute.
Our mission is to foster a welcoming and supportive community where every member feels comfortable sharing deals, asking questions, and engaging in positive discussions. We believe that when everyone works together for the good of the community, everyone benefits.
2. Community Values
At Deals.Community, we hold ourselves to high standards of conduct that reflect the positive spirit of our community. These core values guide us all:
- Respect and Kindness: Every member of Deals.Community deserves to be treated with respect. Be kind in your interactions and consider the feelings of others. We’re all real people with different backgrounds and experiences, and a little kindness goes a long way.
- Honesty and Integrity: When sharing deals, commenting, or participating in discussions, do so with honesty. We want to maintain a space where members can trust each other’s contributions. Share truthful information, and if you’re unsure, feel free to ask questions rather than make assumptions.
- Constructive Participation: Whether you’re posting a deal, commenting on one, or engaging in discussions, ensure your contributions are constructive and add value to the community. Disagreement is okay, but it must be approached with respect and a desire to find solutions, not to create conflict.
- Thoughtfulness: Before commenting or posting, take a moment to consider how your words or actions will impact others. We’re all here for the same reason—to help each other save money—so let’s approach discussions with thoughtfulness and consideration.
3. What We Expect from You
To keep Deals.Community a positive and valuable space, we ask all members to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Be Helpful: Whether it’s sharing a deal, providing advice, or answering questions, aim to help others. We’re here to support each other in finding the best bargains and making informed choices.
- Stay on Topic: Keep discussions relevant to the deal or topic at hand. If you want to discuss something unrelated, feel free to start a new thread or join the chat sections. Off-topic comments can detract from the usefulness of a post and clutter the discussion.
- No Harmful Content: Avoid posting anything offensive, abusive, defamatory, or intended to harm others. We have zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, or any kind of hurtful behaviour, including hate speech, racism, sexism, or personal attacks.
- Respect Privacy: Protect your own privacy and the privacy of others. Never share personal information (such as phone numbers, addresses, or financial details) in comments or posts.
- Avoid Spamming and Self-Promotion: Deals.Community is a place for genuine sharing, not for promoting personal businesses or spamming the platform. Self-promotion, affiliate links not approved by the platform, or irrelevant advertisements will not be tolerated.
4. Commenting Guidelines
The commenting system at Deals.Community is designed to foster conversation and collaboration. When commenting:
- Be Respectful: Respond to others thoughtfully and politely. If you disagree with someone, express your opinion constructively. Personal attacks or hostile comments are not acceptable.
- Contribute Constructively: Comments should add value to the discussion. Provide helpful tips, personal experiences, or relevant information that will benefit others. Avoid sarcasm or comments meant to belittle others.
- Report Issues, Don’t Engage in Conflict: If you come across a comment or post that you believe violates the Code of Conduct, please report it rather than engaging in a confrontation. Our moderation team is here to help resolve issues fairly and promptly.
5. What You Can Expect from Us
At Deals.Community, we believe in transparent and fair moderation. Our aim is to support a positive community experience for all members, and we will act accordingly to ensure this remains a safe, enjoyable space. Here’s what you can expect from us:
- Fair Moderation: We will manage the community with fairness and transparency. While we prefer to minimise moderation, we will take action when necessary to remove harmful content or resolve conflicts.
- Responsive Support: If you report an issue, our team will investigate and act as needed. We aim to handle reports quickly and fairly, keeping in mind the well-being of the entire community.
- Community Engagement: We value your feedback and actively encourage you to share your thoughts with us. Whether it’s a suggestion for improvement or a concern about a decision we’ve made, we’re always open to hearing from our members.
6. Unacceptable Behaviour
Deals.Community is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members. As such, the following behaviours are not tolerated:
- Harassment, Abuse, or Discrimination: This includes any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic. Bullying, harassment, or threats will result in immediate action.
- Trolling and Disruptive Behaviour: Deliberately provoking or upsetting others, derailing conversations, or engaging in unproductive arguments is prohibited. We want to maintain constructive and respectful discussions.
- Illegal Activities: Promoting or encouraging illegal activities, such as piracy or fraud, is strictly prohibited.
- False or Misleading Information: Intentionally spreading false information, exaggerating deal details, or misleading others for personal gain is unacceptable.
- Multiple Accounts: Each person should only have one account on Deals.Community. Creating multiple accounts to evade restrictions or manipulate the community is not allowed.
7. Reporting Issues
If you come across content or behaviour that violates our Code of Conduct, we encourage you to report it using the tools available on the platform. While it may be tempting to engage directly with the issue, it’s always better to let our moderation team handle it. We’re here to help, and we take every report seriously.
8. Consequences for Violating the Code of Conduct
We hope that everyone will follow these guidelines and contribute to a positive community. However, if a member violates the Code of Conduct, we may take the following actions:
- Warnings: For minor infractions, we will issue a warning to remind the member of our guidelines and ask them to adjust their behaviour.
- Temporary Suspensions: For more serious or repeated violations, a temporary suspension of account privileges may be applied.
- Permanent Bans: In extreme cases, where a member consistently disrupts the community or engages in harmful behaviour, we may issue a permanent ban from the platform.
Our goal is always to protect the integrity of the community while giving members the opportunity to correct their behaviour when possible.
9. Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
We are always striving to improve Deals.Community and adapt to the needs of our members. We are open to feedback and will continue to evolve the Code of Conduct as our community grows. If you have suggestions for how we can make Deals.Community an even better place, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
10. Privacy and Security
We take your privacy seriously. Any personal information you provide is protected according to our Privacy Policy. We will never share your personal data with third parties without your consent. Please do not share sensitive personal information in public comments or posts.
Thank you for being a part of Deals.Community! Let’s continue to work together to build a supportive, respectful, and collaborative space where we all benefit from discovering and sharing the best deals.
This Code of Conduct reflects Deals.Community's commitment to kindness, transparency, and collaboration while meeting UK legal standards for online community guidelines.
