LOCOMOTIVE Content Guidelines

1) Scope

These standards apply to all LOCOMOTIVE Group spaces: our website (thisislocomotive.com), Telegram channels/chats, Discord/DMs, podcasts, comments, email newsletters, and any official community events.

2) Prohibited Content

• Hate/Harassment: No discrimination, slurs, bullying, threats, or targeted harassment based on protected characteristics.
• Illegal/Harmful: No promotion of violence, self-harm, illegal activity, or malware/piracy.
• Inappropriate: No sexually explicit or obscene content; keep it professional and educational.
• Doxxing: No sharing personal data (addresses, phone, private accounts, documents) without explicit consent.

3) IMAT Integrity (Exam Safety)

• No leaks or embargoed content. Do not request, post, or trade unreleased exam material or “recall dumps” that breach test rules.
• No unauthorized sharing of paid materials: This includes publisher books, paid past papers, or course PDFs.
• Accuracy: Cite credible references (official guidelines, journals) when making academic/medical claims.

4) Copyright & Intellectual Property

• Respect copyright. Share only what you own or have rights to share.
• Use of LOCOMOTIVE materials: Provided for personal study only. No redistribution, resale, or public posting without written permission.
• User-Generated Content (UGC) license: By posting in our spaces, you grant LOCOMOTIVE a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and adapt your UGC for community purposes (with attribution where reasonable). You retain ownership.

5) AI & Originality

• Label AI assistance: If your notes/solutions were AI-assisted, state “AI-assisted” and review for correctness.
• No plagiarism: Summarize in your own words and cite sources. We may use plagiarism detection.

6) User Conduct

• Respectful communication: Debate ideas, not people. Keep language civil. No brigading other groups.
• Language: English preferred; Italian and Polish welcome. Keep posts clear and on-topic.
• Accessibility: Avoid low-quality screenshots; prefer text or accessible formats.

7) Spam, Promotions & Ads

• No spam: No repetitive messages, mass tagging, or irrelevant links.
• Self-promotion: Allowed only in designated threads/spaces when explicitly permitted by admins.
• Disclosure: Sponsored posts and affiliate links must be clearly labeled (e.g., “Ad” or “Affiliate”).

8) Privacy, Minors & GDPR

• Age: You must be at least 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country) to participate.
• Personal data: Share only what you’re comfortable being public. Never share someone else’s data without consent.
• Data rights: For access/erasure requests, use our contact form. We follow GDPR principles of minimization and purpose limitation.

9) Moderation & Enforcement

We review reports and may take action based on context and severity. Typical steps:

• 1) Warning → 2) Temporary mute/suspension → 3) Removal/ban → 4) Access revocation for repeated or severe violations.
• Content may be edited/removed if it breaches these standards or applicable law.

10) Appeals

If you believe a moderation action was in error, submit an appeal within 14 days with context and any evidence. We’ll aim to respond within 7 business days.

11) Report a Violation

Spotted something that breaks these rules? Send us a quick report.

12) Contact

Questions about these standards or partnerships? Reach us at thisislocomotive.com/contact.