Community Guidelines

Last updated: May 3, 2026

Welcome to Our Community

Live Church Network is built on respect, authenticity, and faith. Our Community Guidelines help ensure the Platform remains a safe, welcoming, and meaningful space for worship, discovery, and connection.

These guidelines apply to all users, churches, and content on the Platform.

βœ… Do's: Build Community

  • βœ“Be respectful: Engage with genuine curiosity and kindness toward people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
  • βœ“Be authentic: Share genuine experiences and insights. Impersonation and fake accounts are prohibited.
  • βœ“Be helpful: Encourage others, pray for one another, and contribute meaningfully to discussions.
  • βœ“Be accurate: Post truthful information about events, churches, and your profile.
  • βœ“Be constructive: Offer constructive feedback. If you see something that concerns you, report it.

❌ Don'ts: Prohibited Behavior

We do not allow:

  • βœ•Hate speech: Content promoting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status.
  • βœ•Harassment or bullying: Targeted attacks, threats, or repeated unwanted contact toward individuals.
  • βœ•Misinformation: Deliberately spreading false information or conspiracy theories.
  • βœ•Sexual content: Nudity, sexually explicit material, or sexual exploitation.
  • βœ•Violence: Content promoting violence, self-harm, or dangerous activities.
  • βœ•Spam: Repetitive unwanted messages, scams, or commercial solicitation outside designated areas.
  • βœ•Copyright infringement: Posting content you don't have rights to use.
  • βœ•Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or falsely representing a church or organization.
  • βœ•Illegal activity: Promoting or facilitating illegal activities, fraud, or abuse.

For Churches

Churches are entrusted with representing their communities authentically:

  • Keep profile information (address, times, contact) current and accurate
  • Only post content you have the right to share
  • Respect members' privacy and do not share personal information publicly
  • Moderate comments on your posts to maintain a welcoming environment
  • Be transparent about donations, services, and partnerships

Enforcement & Consequences

Live Church Network takes violations seriously. Enforcement actions include:

  • Warning: First-time minor violations may result in a warning
  • Content Removal: Violating content is removed, and users are notified
  • Account Suspension: Repeated or serious violations may suspend account access (temporary)
  • Permanent Ban: Severe violations or repeated offenses result in permanent removal

Users may appeal moderation decisions. Contact support@livechurchnetwork.com with your appeal and reasoning.

Reporting Violations

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

  • Click the "Report" button on the post or profile
  • Select the reason (hate speech, harassment, misinformation, etc.)
  • Add context if helpful
  • Our moderation team reviews reports within 24-48 hours

Respecting Faith & Diversity

Live Church Network welcomes people of all faiths, denominations, and backgrounds. Disagreement is natural and welcome, but it must be respectful.

Theological debate is encouraged. Attacks on people or groups are not.

Questions?

For questions about these guidelines or to report safety concerns:

Community & Safety Team
support@livechurchnetwork.com