Community Guidelines for Causeway Impact

1. Stay Respectful and Constructive

• Engage respectfully: Treat all members with kindness and respect, regardless of differing opinions or perspectives.
• No harassment: Bullying, hate speech, or personal attacks will not be tolerated.
• Contribute meaningfully: Ensure your posts and comments add value to the conversation. Low-effort, spammy, or repetitive content is not allowed.

2. No Financial Advice or Unregistered Promotions

• Disclaimer required: Always include a disclaimer when discussing investments (e.g., "This is not financial advice. Please conduct your own research.").
• Prohibited content: Do not provide personalized investment advice, make guaranteed claims about returns, or promote unregistered investment opportunities.
• Securities promotion: Posts promoting specific securities (e.g., stocks, bonds, or funds) must clearly disclose any affiliations, sponsorships, or conflicts of interest.

3. Stay on Topic: Impact First

Causeway Impact exists to connect people and organizations making a difference. Please keep your posts, comments, and discussions focused on topics such as:

• Charitable giving and philanthropy
• Sustainability, climate action, and environmental protection
• Community development, DEI, and social justice
• Wildlife and ocean conservation
• Clean water and regenerative agriculture
• Stories of impact, volunteering, or nonprofit work

Posts unrelated to impact, philanthropy, or sustainability may be removed.

4. Cite Credible Sources

• Fact-based discussions: When sharing data, articles, or reports, include links to credible sources. Unsupported claims or misinformation will be removed.
• No copyright infringement: Ensure that any content you share respects copyright laws and provides proper attribution.

5. Avoid Misinformation and Scams

• No fraudulent content: Posts that spread false information, scams, or pyramid schemes will result in immediate removal and possible banning.
• Verify sources: Be cautious when sharing third-party tools, apps, or resources. Links to unsafe or questionable platforms will be deleted.

6. No Self-Promotion Without Permission

• Limit self-promotion: Sharing personal blogs, services, or investment products is allowed only in designated threads or with prior approval from moderators.
• Transparency required: Clearly disclose any affiliations or interests when discussing investments or companies you’re connected to.

7. Respect Privacy and Confidentiality

• Do not share personal information: Protect your privacy and that of others by avoiding the sharing of sensitive or personally identifiable information (PII).
• Confidential data: Avoid posting proprietary or confidential information about companies or investments.

8. Follow Moderation Decisions and Platform Policies

• Moderator enforcement: Moderators reserve the right to remove content or ban users who violate these guidelines or disrupt the community.
• Appeals process: If you feel a moderation decision was made in error, contact the moderation team through the proper channels.

9. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• SEC regulations: This platform is for informational purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Users must comply with all applicable securities laws and regulations.
• Section 230 protection: While Causeway Impact is not responsible for user-generated content, we aim to uphold these guidelines to create a safe and compliant environment.

10. Reporting Violations

• Flagging inappropriate content: If you see content that violates these guidelines, use the report button or notify the moderation team directly.
• Anonymous reporting: All reports will be handled confidentially, and users will not face retaliation for flagging content in good faith.

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