Community Guidelines

Vibe Code Cafe is a community where makers, creators, and innovators come together to share their projects, discover new ideas, and support each other's growth. These guidelines help us maintain a positive, productive, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Our Community Values

We believe in fostering a community that is:

• Supportive: We celebrate each other's successes and offer constructive, helpful feedback
• Inclusive: Everyone is welcome regardless of background, experience level, or project type
• Authentic: We value genuine projects, honest interactions, and transparent communication
• Respectful: We treat all community members with kindness, empathy, and professionalism
• Collaborative: We help each other grow, learn, and succeed together

Project Submissions

When sharing your work on Vibe Code Cafe:

• Share projects you've actually built or are actively developing
• Provide clear, honest descriptions of what your project does and its current status
• Include high-quality screenshots, demos, or videos that showcase your work
• Be transparent about whether your project is live, in beta, or in development
• Keep your project information up-to-date with new features and improvements
• Use accurate categories and tags to help others discover your work
• Ensure all links (website, repository, social media) are working and relevant

Community Interaction

Be an active, positive member of our community:

• Provide constructive feedback that helps creators improve their projects
• Ask thoughtful questions and engage in meaningful discussions
• Share your knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned to help other makers
• Vote for projects you genuinely find interesting, useful, or innovative
• Celebrate others' achievements, launches, and milestones
• Welcome newcomers and help them get started on the platform
• Respond to comments and questions on your own projects

Professional Conduct

Maintain high standards of professionalism:

• Be respectful and courteous in all interactions
• Give credit where credit is due and acknowledge contributions
• Be transparent about collaborations, partnerships, and sponsorships
• Handle disagreements professionally and focus on ideas, not individuals
• Accept constructive criticism gracefully and use it to improve
• Avoid self-promotion in comments on others' projects

Prohibited Content

The following types of content are not allowed on Vibe Code Cafe:

• Spam, duplicate submissions, or low-effort content
• Projects that don't actually exist, are vaporware, or contain misleading information
• Content that violates intellectual property rights or copyright
• Malicious software, malware, phishing attempts, or harmful code
• Adult content, explicit material, or NSFW content
• Political content, religious proselytizing, or divisive topics unrelated to technology
• Hate speech, discriminatory content, or content promoting violence
• Scams, pyramid schemes, or deceptive business practices

Prohibited Behavior

These behaviors will not be tolerated in our community:

• Harassment, bullying, threats, or personal attacks against any user
• Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation
• Vote manipulation, fake engagement, or coordinated voting schemes
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent rules or inflate metrics
• Excessive self-promotion without genuine community engagement
• Sharing personal information of others (doxxing) without explicit consent
• Impersonating others, including team members or moderators
• Attempting to manipulate or deceive other community members

Gaming the System

We actively monitor and prevent attempts to manipulate our platform:

• Using bots, scripts, or automated tools to manipulate votes or engagement
• Coordinating vote brigades or organizing artificial engagement campaigns
• Creating fake projects or submitting plagiarized work
• Abusing the bump system or premium features (e.g., sharing accounts)
• Using multiple accounts to vote on the same project
• Offering incentives or rewards in exchange for votes or engagement

Violations of these rules may result in immediate account suspension or permanent ban.

Commenting Guidelines

Make your comments valuable and constructive:

• Be specific in your feedback rather than vague or generic
• Ask questions that help you (and the creator) understand the project better
• Share relevant experiences, suggestions, or resources that might help
• Avoid generic comments like "Nice work!" or "Great project!" without additional context
• Stay on topic and relevant to the project being discussed
• If you identify issues or bugs, describe them clearly and constructively
• Be encouraging while still being honest in your assessment

Voting Etiquette

Vote thoughtfully to help quality projects rise to the top:

• Base votes on the quality, innovation, and execution of the project
• Consider the effort, polish, and value the project provides
• Don't vote based solely on personal relationships or expecting reciprocal votes
• Use votes to highlight projects that deserve more attention and recognition
• Vote for projects that solve real problems or demonstrate creativity
• Remember that votes help others discover great projects

Maintaining Your Projects

Keep your project listings current and engaging:

• Keep project information, links, and screenshots up-to-date
• Respond to comments and questions in a timely, helpful manner
• Share updates about new features, improvements, or milestones
• Be transparent about significant changes, pivots, or if the project is discontinued
• Update your project status (beta, live, discontinued) as it evolves
• Thank community members who provide valuable feedback

How We Enforce Guidelines

We take violations of our Community Guidelines seriously. When guidelines are violated, we may take the following actions:

• Friendly Warning: First-time minor violations typically receive a private warning with guidance
• Content Removal: Inappropriate or policy-violating content will be removed promptly
• Temporary Suspension: Repeated violations or more serious infractions result in temporary account suspension
• Permanent Ban: Severe violations (harassment, malware, fraud) or persistent rule-breaking may result in permanent removal from the platform

We review each case individually and consider context, intent, and history when making enforcement decisions.

Reporting Violations

Help us maintain a positive community by reporting violations:

• Use the report button available on projects and comments
• Email detailed reports to community@vibecodecafe.com
• Provide specific details about what guideline was violated and how
• Include links, screenshots, or other evidence when helpful
• Reports are confidential and we do not disclose reporter identities

All reports are reviewed promptly. We appreciate your help in keeping our community safe and welcoming.

Appeals Process

If you believe your content was removed or your account was suspended in error:

• Email appeals@vibecodecafe.com within 30 days of the action
• Clearly explain why you believe the enforcement action was incorrect
• Provide any relevant context, evidence, or clarification
• We will review your appeal and respond within 5 business days
• Appeal decisions are final, but you may submit new evidence if it becomes available

Staying Updated

These Community Guidelines may be updated from time to time to address new situations or improve clarity. We'll notify the community of significant changes through the platform or via email.