Community Guidelines

Be Respectful

• Treat everyone with respect, regardless of skill level or experience
• Disagree constructively—focus on ideas, not people
• No personal attacks, harassment, or hate speech
• Welcome newcomers and answer beginner questions patiently

Be Helpful

• Share your genuine experiences with gear
• Provide context for your recommendations (climbing style, conditions, etc.)
• If you don't know the answer, say so or suggest where to find it
• Mark questions as answered when solved

Be Honest

• Only review gear you've actually used
• Disclose any affiliations with brands or retailers
• Don't manipulate reviews or ratings
• Report inaccurate or misleading information

Safety First

• Never recommend unsafe practices or equipment modifications
• Encourage professional training for technical skills
• Report any safety concerns about products immediately
• Don't discourage safety equipment use

No Spam or Self-Promotion

• No advertising or commercial posts without permission
• Don't repeatedly post the same content
• Sharing relevant personal projects is okay, but don't be pushy
• No affiliate link dropping in comments

Keep it On Topic

• Stay focused on climbing gear and related topics
• Use appropriate categories and tags
• Search before posting to avoid duplicates
• Off-topic discussions should go elsewhere

Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

1. Warning: First-time or minor violations
2. Content removal: Inappropriate content will be deleted
3. Temporary ban: Repeated violations
4. Permanent ban: Severe or continued violations

Reporting

If you see content that violates these guidelines, please use the report button or contact us at moderation@climbcollab.com. All reports are reviewed by our moderation team.