Chat Code of Conduct
Shateamos Chat is a place to meet people and take part in live conversations. This code applies to public rooms, private rooms, whispers, invitations, room names and topics, profiles, and IRC clients connected to Shateamos Network.
Groups Code of ConductRespect other participants
- Disagree with ideas without attacking the person. Threats, intimidation, repeated unwanted contact, stalking, sexual harassment, and coordinated targeting are prohibited.
- Do not use slurs or target people based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Do not encourage others to harass or threaten anyone.
- Respect a request to stop. A declined invitation, an ignored whisper, a block, or removal from a room is a boundary. Do not use another account or client to bypass it.
Protect privacy and personal safety
- Keep addresses, phone numbers, account credentials, private photos, and other identifying information out of public rooms. Obtain permission before sharing anyone else’s information, screenshots, or private messages.
- Never ask anyone to reveal passwords or verification codes, including when offering help. Treat unexpected files, shortened links, and requests to move a conversation off the network with care.
- Our chat service is for people aged 16 and older. Sexual exploitation, grooming, solicitation of minors, and sexual content involving minors are prohibited. Report suspected exploitation promptly.
Keep rooms readable
- Do not flood rooms with repeated messages, long blocks of text, excessive formatting, or disruptive repeated joins and departures. Do not flood whispers or invitations.
- Do not advertise without permission, run unsolicited campaigns, or send misleading offers, phishing links, malware, or requests for money under false pretenses.
- Keep to the room topic and respect the host’s rules. Follow the queue in moderated events and HelpDesk rooms. Wait for your turn and avoid submitting the same question repeatedly.
Use names, roles, and tools honestly
- Do not impersonate an operator, host, other participant, or official service. Room names, welcome messages, links, and profiles must not mislead people into thinking they are part of Shateamos staff.
- A room role is a responsibility. Hosts should give clear directions and apply rules consistently. Never threaten to use moderation tools for favors or use them to settle a personal dispute.
- Use scripts, bots, and third-party clients responsibly. Do not bypass rate limits, bans, room permissions, or account checks. Automation must respect other people’s privacy and access choices.
Share content responsibly
- Share only material you are entitled to publish. Do not distribute stolen content, instructions intended to harm others, or links that solicit unlawful activity.
- Keep explicit or graphic material out of public rooms and anywhere it is unwelcome or disallowed. A room description does not override network rules.
- Make your own judgment about advice you receive from another participant. A chat nickname or room role does not establish a person’s identity or qualifications.
Respect room access and private conversations
- A private room, a room password, or an invitation belongs to the people it was shared with. Do not publish access details, forward private invitations without permission, or pressure hosts to let you in.
- Do not record, republish, or livestream private conversations without consent. If you need to report abuse, share only the relevant context through the reporting channel.
- Hosts may limit who speaks or joins, particularly in events and support rooms. Use the available queue or request controls and follow the instructions given by the room staff.
Protect accounts and the service
- Use only accounts you are authorized to use. Do not share accounts to conceal a participant’s identity or offer access to someone who has been restricted.
- Do not try to access another account, interfere with service availability, submit misleading reports, or distribute tools intended to disrupt the service or its participants.
- If you believe your account has been compromised, stop sharing information through it and contact support through the site. Staff will never need your password or a one-time code to take a report.
Report abuse and respect moderation
- If it is safe to do so, stop replying, use Ignore, and notify a host or operator. Provide the room name, nickname, approximate time and relevant context. Avoid repeating harmful material publicly.
- Moderators may remove content, restrict room access, close a room, or suspend access when necessary to address a violation. Do not retaliate against someone who raises a concern in good faith.
- Keep reports accurate. If you believe an action was taken in error, ask for a review through the support channel and explain what happened.