Filmster Network (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a co-creative platform for filmmakers, creators, collaborators, and professionals. These Community Guidelines define the standards of behaviour expected from everyone using our Services, including individuals and organisations (“users”, “you”). Adherence to these guidelines cultivates a professional, respectful, and safe environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.
These guidelines apply to all forms of interaction on Filmster Network, including public and private messaging, project workspaces, profile content, shared media, comments, discussions, and feedback channels.
Failure to comply may result in content removal, account restrictions, suspension, or termination in accordance with our Terms of Service.
1. Respectful Collaboration
Filmster Network is built on mutual respect and constructive collaboration. You agree to:
- Treat others professionally, courteously, and with dignity.
- Value diverse perspectives and creative approaches without hostility.
- Provide critique or feedback in a manner that is direct, constructive, and focused on work, not personal attacks.
- Resolve disagreements through respectful dialogue rather than inflammatory comments or personal criticism.
Users should not:
- Engage in hate speech, slurs, derogatory language, or exclusionary behaviour targeting any individual or group based on protected characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.
- Use demeaning, dehumanising, or harassing language.
- Attack another user’s identity or creative background.
2. Professional Conduct and Integrity
- Represent your identity, skills, and professional experience truthfully.
- Honour all agreements and collaborations in good faith.
- Respect timelines, commitments, and shared responsibilities.
- Credit contributors accurately and fairly.
Unacceptable conduct includes:
- Misrepresentation of credentials, work history, or achievements.
- Plagiarism, unauthorised use of another’s work, or claiming credit for content you did not create.
3. Safe and Inclusive Environment
Filmster Network is committed to an inclusive community where everyone feels safe to create and collaborate. You must not:
- Threaten, intimidate, or incite violence or harm against others.
- Post content that promotes self-harm or dangerous behaviours.
- Encourage or celebrate violence, abuse, or harmful acts.
This includes avoidance of harmful rhetoric, physical threats, or language that could reasonably be expected to cause emotional or social harm.
4. Respect for Privacy and Personal Information
You agree to respect the privacy of others:
- Do not post another person’s private or sensitive information (e.g., personal contact details, addresses, financial information) without their explicit consent.
- Do not share content from private projects, direct messages, or restricted collaborations outside authorised contexts.
Violations may be considered severe due to the potential for real-world harm.
5. Integrity of Creative Work
Creativity requires trust and ethical sharing:
- Only upload or share content you own or have permission to share.
- Respect copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights.
- Provide proper licensing or rights information where applicable.
Infringing content may be removed and repeated violations can lead to account restrictions.
Refer to our User Content & Intellectual Property for more details.
6. Professional Behaviour in Projects and Teams
When collaborating on projects:
- Honour collaborative commitments and contributions.
- Participate in good faith; provide timely, thoughtful responses.
- Avoid disruptive behaviour such as spamming workspaces, posting irrelevant content, or undermining project progress.
Disruptive or toxic conduct in project workspaces can compromise creative outcomes and may result in moderation action.
7. Reporting and Enforcement
Filmster Network relies on users to report content or conduct that violates these guidelines:
- You may report violations through the in-platform reporting tools or by contacting support.
- Reports are reviewed by our moderation team in accordance with established procedures.
- Enforcement actions may include content removal, warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent restrictions depending on severity.
We treat repeated or severe violations with escalating action to protect the broader community.
8. Moderation Principles
Our moderation approach is guided by:
- Consistency: Applying rules evenly across users.
- Transparency: Where applicable, providing users with reasons for enforcement actions.
- Safety: Prioritising community welfare and preventing harm.
Users may appeal enforcement decisions in accordance with procedures provided at the time of action.
9. Zero Tolerance for Harassment and Abuse
Harassment, including persistent personal attacks, threats, or hostile targeting, will not be tolerated:
- Expressing disagreement is permitted, but not when it crosses into personal insult, sustained abuse, or targeted harassment.
- Users are expected to disengage if a conversation becomes unproductive or contentious.
Behaviours that escalate harm or create unsafe conditions for others will be acted upon swiftly.
10. Transparency and Accountability
Users are encouraged to:
- Act with clarity and purpose in all interactions.
- Take responsibility for the impact of their language and behaviour.
- Correct course where mistakes occur and learn from feedback.
A healthy community is one where accountability and growth are supported.
11. Scope and Applicability
These Guidelines govern behaviour in all interactive and collaborative areas of the platform. They are complemented by other Filmster Network policies including:
Understanding and complying with all applicable policies ensures a safe, productive, and collaborative environment.
Filmster Network’s success depends on the collective integrity and professionalism of its community. These guidelines are directional, designed to empower users to create, innovate, and collaborate without fear of harm, exclusion, or disruption. By participating on the platform, you agree to uphold these standards.
If you have questions about these guidelines or how they are applied, contact support@filmster.network.