Code of Conduct

Effective Date: 17-02-2026
Applies To: BookBoard.co website, BookBoard mobile applications, and all related services, pages, and community spaces (“Platform”).

1) Purpose

BookBoard is built to support readers, authors, and publishers through a respectful, lawful, and high-quality digital experience. This Code of Conduct defines the standards of behavior expected from all users, visitors, contributors, and partners who access or use our Platform.

We aim to maintain an environment that is:

• Safe and respectful

• Lawful and transparent

• Free from abuse, exploitation, and harmful behavior

• Supportive of creators and intellectual property rights

2) Who This Applies To

This Code of Conduct applies to:

• Visitors and registered users

• App users and website users

• Authors, publishers, and rights holders

• Contributors (including “Write for Us” contributors)

• Advertisers, affiliates, and partners

• Anyone communicating with BookBoard (support tickets, email, social channels, etc.)

3) Core Values

BookBoard expects every user to follow these principles:

Respect

Treat others with professionalism and courtesy. Disagreements are allowed; harassment is not.

Safety

Do not post or distribute harmful, abusive, violent, or exploitative content.

Integrity

Do not manipulate, mislead, impersonate, or abuse our systems, policies, or users.

Legality

Use BookBoard only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Intellectual Property

Respect copyright, trademarks, and creator rights. BookBoard supports lawful content access and proper rights processes.

4) Expected Behavior

You agree to:

1. Communicate respectfully with other users, authors, publishers, and BookBoard staff.

2. Provide accurate information when contacting us or submitting forms.

3. Use the Platform in good faith, without attempts to exploit vulnerabilities.

4. Follow all applicable laws and platform policies (including our Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, and Terms).

5. Report violations when you become aware of abuse, copyright infringement, or illegal content.

5) Prohibited Conduct

The following behavior is strictly prohibited on BookBoard:

A) Harassment and Hate

• Harassment, bullying, stalking, threats, intimidation

• Hate speech or discriminatory content

• Sexual harassment or unwanted sexual content

• Abuse directed at individuals, groups, or communities

B) Illegal or Harmful Content

• Content involving exploitation, abuse, or harm

• Child sexual content (zero tolerance)

• Instructions for wrongdoing, violence, or criminal activity

• Any content prohibited by applicable law

C) Copyright and IP Violations

• Uploading, linking, distributing, or promoting copyrighted material without rights or authorization

• Repeated infringement after warnings

• Attempts to bypass copyright reporting processes

• Misuse of DMCA or copyright tools (false claims)

D) Fraud, Misleading Activity, and Impersonation

• Impersonating BookBoard staff, authors, publishers, or other users

• False identity claims for financial gain or trust manipulation

• Fake reviews, fake ratings, or artificial engagement

• Scam links, phishing, deceptive redirects

E) Platform Abuse and Security Violations

• Attempting to hack, reverse engineer, disrupt, or overload our systems

• Using bots, scrapers, or automated systems without permission

• Circumventing access restrictions or security measures

• Uploading malware, spyware, or malicious code

F) Advertising and Spam

• Spam messages, repeated promotional posts, or irrelevant links

• Unapproved advertising in community areas

• Affiliate abuse, misleading promotions, or forced redirects

6) Content Quality Standards (For Articles & Contributors)

If you contribute to BookBoard (including “Write for Us” submissions), you must ensure:

• Content is original and not plagiarized

• Claims are not false, misleading, or defamatory

• You do not post copyrighted material without rights

• You do not include unsafe download links, malware, or deceptive redirects

• You follow our publishing and editorial rules

• You respect BookBoard’s right to edit, reject, or remove submissions

BookBoard may remove or reject content that is:

• Low-quality, duplicate, or spam

• Harmful, deceptive, or illegal

• Designed only for SEO manipulation without user value

7) User Safety and Privacy Expectations

You must not:

• Share someone’s personal information without consent

• Attempt to dox, threaten, or expose private identity details

• Collect user data through hidden tracking, scraping, or unauthorized methods

• Abuse support channels to extract confidential information

BookBoard will handle personal data according to its Privacy Policy.

8) Reporting Violations

We encourage users and rights holders to report:

• Copyright concerns

• Trademark concerns

• Harmful content

• Harassment, threats, or abusive behavior

• Security vulnerabilities

Reports can be submitted via our official website pages or support email.

False or malicious reports are also violations of this Code of Conduct.

9) Enforcement and Actions We May Take

BookBoard may take any action it considers necessary, including:

• Removing content

• Restricting visibility or access

• Suspending or terminating accounts

• Blocking devices, IPs, or access points

• Issuing warnings

• Cooperating with law enforcement when required

• Taking legal action in severe cases

Enforcement decisions may be made with or without prior notice, especially for serious violations.

10) Zero-Tolerance Areas

BookBoard maintains zero tolerance for:

• Child exploitation content

• Threats of violence or credible harm

• Malware distribution

• Severe harassment or hate-based abuse

• Repeat copyright infringement

• Fraud, phishing, and identity theft

Any involvement in these may result in immediate termination and legal reporting.

11) Appeals

If you believe an action was taken in error, you may contact us to request a review.
We may ask for additional information to confirm identity, ownership, or context.

BookBoard reserves the right to make final decisions for the safety and integrity of the Platform.

12) Updates to This Code

We may update this Code of Conduct periodically.
Changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of the Platform means you accept the updated version.

13) Contact

For concerns, violations, or questions related to this Code of Conduct, contact BookBoard through the official channels listed on our website.