Community Guidelines

These Community Guidelines ensure that HVAC Community Hub remains a safe, supportive, and productive space for HVAC professionals worldwide.

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1. Respect Everyone

Our community is built on mutual respect. Treat every member professionally—no harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or personal attacks.

• No insults, bullying, or intimidation.
• No inflammatory or disrespectful comments.
• No harassment in private messages or groups.

2. Professional & Helpful Engagement

Share knowledge, ask questions, and support fellow members. We encourage constructive and positive participation.

• Offer value-driven advice when possible.
• Keep discussions relevant to HVAC, business, or community topics.
• Disagreements are natural—handle them professionally.

3. No Spam or Unsolicited Promotion

To maintain quality, self-promotion and sales-driven posts are restricted unless clearly allowed.

• No unsolicited DMs promoting services or products.
• No repeated promotional posts.
• Affiliate links and external promotions require admin approval.

4. Share Accurate & Legal Content

We want the community to remain trustworthy and safe.

• No misleading information, false claims, or manipulated content.
• No sharing of copyrighted materials without permission.
• No illegal, harmful, or unsafe content.

5. Protect Privacy

Respect the confidentiality of fellow members.

• Do not share private conversations publicly.
• Do not post personal data of individuals without consent.
• Report suspicious or harmful activity immediately.

6. Posting & Media Rules

Posts, images, and media must follow our platform standards.

• No inappropriate or offensive images.
• No fake reviews or fabricated claims.
• Images uploaded in groups, feeds, or messages must be relevant and appropriate.

7. Safety & Conduct

Your actions should contribute to a positive environment.

• No threats, violence, or incitement.
• No sharing of dangerous or harmful instructions.
• No impersonation of other individuals or companies.

8. Group & Course Etiquette

• Follow the rules of each group and course-specific guidelines.
• Stay on-topic within specialized groups.
• Do not derail ongoing discussions or intentionally disrupt learning sessions.

9. Reporting Issues

If you see inappropriate behavior, report it to our support team. We review all reports seriously and confidentially.

10. Violations & Enforcement

Depending on severity, violations may result in:

• Warnings
• Post removal
• Temporary suspension
• Permanent account removal

11. Appeals

If you believe an action on your account was incorrect, you may appeal by contacting support. We review appeals carefully to ensure fairness.

12. Updates to These Guidelines

We may update these guidelines to maintain a safe and evolving community experience.

Last updated: November 19, 2025