Community Rules

To keep Pawprints a friendly and safe space for everyone, please follow these guidelines:

🎨 Content Guidelines

  • ❌ No Hate Speech or Discrimination

    Do not create content that promotes hate, discrimination, or harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. Exceptions are made for in-universe content where the characters are explicitly intended to be hateful or discriminatory, and it's not intended to be taken seriously.

  • 🔞 Proper NSFW Tagging

    Always mark NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content appropriately using the NSFW checkbox. NSFW content MUST be tagged with at least 3 tags. If it contains questionable kinks or other content, include tags for those. Failure to tag NSFW content properly will result in removal or a restriction of your account. This includes:

    • Explicit adult content. If no genitalia are shown and there are no implied kinks, it's not NSFW, even if slightly suggestive
    • Gore or extreme violence
    • Hard kinks including but not limited to: rape, incest, bestiality, and other extreme fetishes, even if it's only implied
    • Other mature themes
  • 🤖 AI-Generated Content

    AI-generated and AI-assisted content is not allowed on Pawprint.ing. While I don't think it's possible currently due to our custom drawing system and lack of uploads, I don't want to take any chances. This includes:

    • Content created using AI art generators (e.g., Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion)
    • Text generated by AI language models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude)
    • Using AI tools to edit, enhance, or modify existing content
    • Tracing or heavily referencing AI-generated images

    This rule exists to protect original artists and maintain the authenticity of our creative community. Everything posted to the site must be made on the site with no outside influence. Violations will result in content removal and possible account restrictions.

  • ⚖️ Legal Compliance

    Do not create or share content that is illegal or promotes illegal activities. This includes but is not limited to:

    • Copyright infringement
    • Explicit illegal content
    • Personal information without consent
    • Promotion of MAP/Zoophile ideology, including the use of flags, symbols, or other forms of expression that specifically target members of those groups
  • 🔒 Security & Exploitation

    Any attempts to compromise the security or integrity of the platform are strictly prohibited. This includes:

    • Attempting to hack, exploit bugs, or bypass security measures
    • Using automated scripts, bots, or other tools without authorization
    • Deliberately causing system disruptions or degrading service
    • Sharing or exploiting security vulnerabilities instead of reporting them
    • Creating multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions

    If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it to our team immediately. We have a responsible disclosure policy and appreciate your help in keeping the platform secure.

  • 👥 Respect Others

    Be respectful in your interactions with other users. This includes:

    • No harassment or bullying, this includes sending unwanted pawprints to someone who has made it clear they don't want them
    • As far as pawprint.ing is concerned, no drama from any outside source is relevant. If you heard someone was bad on twitter, don't bring it up here.
    • No spamming or trolling
    • Respect others' privacy
    • No advertising services or products
    • Respect profile privacy settings

🛡️ Privacy & Safety

  • 🔒 Profile Privacy

    Users have control over their profile visibility:

    • Public/private profile toggle
    • Guest viewing permissions
    • Option to hide followers and following lists
    • Control over who can view tips received
  • 🚫 Blocking

    Users can block others who are harassing them or whose content they don't want to see. Blocked users:

    • Cannot view your profile
    • Cannot send you pawprints
    • Cannot interact with your content
  • 🏷️ Content Filtering

    Users can:

    • Block specific tags to filter unwanted content
    • Enable/disable NSFW content visibility
    • Control notification preferences

⚠️ Consequences

Violation of these rules may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Temporary suspension
  • Permanent account termination

Moderators have the final say in interpreting and enforcing these rules. Rules may be updated as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming community.