Community Guidelines & Safety

YellowZip is built on trust, respect, and neighborly spirit. By using our platform, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in Yellow Cards (warnings), suspension, or Red Cards (permanent removal).

Expected Behavior

  1. Be Respectful
    • Treat neighbors and businesses with courtesy. No harassment, bullying, or hate speech.
  2. Stay Relevant
    • Post in the correct category (e.g., Deals in Deals, Business promotions in Directory).
  3. Promote the Right Way
    • Use Ads, Directory, or Deals for promotion. Don’t spam the Home feed.
  4. Keep It Clean
    • No offensive language, adult content, or inappropriate images.
  5. Be Honest
    • Share accurate information. No scams, impersonation, or misleading claims.
  6. Protect Privacy
    • Don’t post personal details (addresses, phone numbers, financial info) without consent.

Reporting Abuse

  • If you see content that breaks these rules, use the Report/Flag option.
  • Reports are reviewed and may result in action against the account.
  • Abuse reports remain confidential — your name will not be shared with the person you report.

Enforcement (Yellow & Red Cards)

  • Yellow Card = Warning
    • Examples: Off-topic post, light spam, repeated self-promotion in Home.
  • Multiple Yellow Cards = Suspension
    • Accounts with repeated violations will be temporarily suspended.
  • Red Card = Permanent Removal
    • Examples: Harassment, fraud, threats, scams, or repeated Yellow Cards.