👥 GIOMIND – COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
RULES FOR SAFE AND RESPECTFUL USE
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
Effective Date: December 1, 2025
🌟 WELCOME TO THE GIOMIND COMMUNITY 🌟
GioMind is designed to be a safe, supportive space for wellness and mindfulness. These Community Guidelines explain what behavior is expected and what is not allowed on our platform.
BY USING GIOMIND, YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THESE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES.
Violations may result in warnings, content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Our Community Values
2. General Principles
3. Prohibited Content and Conduct
4. AI Usage Rules
5. Respectful Communication
6. Safety and Well-Being
7. Privacy and Personal Information
8. Intellectual Property
9. Platform Integrity
10. Enforcement and Consequences
11. Reporting Violations
12. Appeals Process
13. Additional Platform Rules
1. OUR COMMUNITY VALUES
1.1 Our Mission
GioMind exists to support your wellness journey through mindfulness, meditation, and self-reflection in a safe, inclusive environment.
1.2 Core Values
We are committed to:
✓ Safety – Protecting users from harm
✓ Respect – Treating everyone with dignity
✓ Inclusivity – Welcoming diverse perspectives and identities
✓ Authenticity – Encouraging genuine self-expression within boundaries
✓ Well-Being – Prioritizing mental and emotional health
✓ Responsibility – Using the platform appropriately
1.3 Shared Responsibility
• We work to maintain a safe platform
• You are responsible for your own behavior
• Together, we create a positive community
• Report violations when you see them
2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
2.1 Be Kind and Respectful
✓ Treat others as you would want to be treated
✓ Be supportive and encouraging
✓ Respect different perspectives and experiences
✓ Assume good intentions
2.2 Use GioMind Appropriately
✓ Use for general wellness and mindfulness
✓ Follow all Terms of Use and policies
✓ Respect the purpose of the platform
✓ Do not misuse features or AI
2.3 Prioritize Safety
✓ Your safety and others' safety comes first
✓ Do not use GioMind in dangerous situations (driving, operating machinery)
✓ Seek professional help for serious concerns
✓ Report safety concerns to us
2.4 Respect Privacy
✓ Protect your own privacy
✓ Respect others' privacy
✓ Do not share others' personal information
✓ Follow our Privacy Policy
2.5 Follow the Law
✓ Comply with all applicable laws
✓ Do not use GioMind for illegal activities
✓ Respect intellectual property rights
✓ Do not engage in fraud or deception
3. PROHIBITED CONTENT AND CONDUCT
⚠️ THE FOLLOWING ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED ⚠️
3.1 ILLEGAL CONTENT AND ACTIVITY
You may NOT:
❌ Engage in or promote any illegal activity
❌ Share content that violates laws (in any jurisdiction)
❌ Facilitate crime or illegal acts
❌ Share instructions for illegal activities
❌ Promote terrorism or violent extremism
❌ Engage in human trafficking or exploitation
❌ Share child sexual abuse material (CSAM) – ZERO TOLERANCE
❌ Violate export control or sanctions laws
Examples of prohibited illegal content:
• Instructions for making weapons or explosives
• Drug trafficking or illegal drug manufacturing instructions
• Hacking or fraud tutorials
• Piracy or copyright infringement
• Any content that violates criminal law
3.2 VIOLENCE AND THREATS
You may NOT:
❌ Threaten violence against any person or group
❌ Glorify or promote violence
❌ Share graphic violent content
❌ Encourage or incite violence
❌ Threaten self-harm or suicide (seek help instead)
❌ Promote terrorism or violent extremism
❌ Share content depicting real-world violence
Examples:
• "I'm going to hurt [person]"
• Graphic descriptions of violence
• Encouraging others to commit violent acts
• Threats against public figures or groups
3.3 HATE SPEECH AND HARASSMENT
You may NOT:
❌ Promote hatred against individuals or groups based on:
• Race or ethnicity
• National origin
• Religion or religious beliefs
• Gender or gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Disability
• Age
• Caste
• Any other protected characteristic
❌ Use slurs or derogatory language targeting protected groups
❌ Harass, bully, or intimidate others
❌ Engage in targeted harassment campaigns
❌ Share hateful symbols or imagery
❌ Promote hate groups or ideologies
❌ Engage in "doxxing" (sharing private information to harass)
Examples:
• Racial or ethnic slurs
• Anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
• Religious bigotry or anti-Semitism
• Misogyny or hate toward women
• Ableist slurs or disability discrimination
• Persistent unwanted contact or messages
3.4 SEXUAL CONTENT
You may NOT:
❌ Share sexually explicit content or pornography
❌ Share nude or semi-nude images
❌ Engage in sexual harassment
❌ Solicit sexual content or services
❌ Share content sexualizing minors (ZERO TOLERANCE)
❌ Use AI to generate sexual content
❌ Make unwanted sexual advances or comments
Examples:
• Pornographic images or descriptions
• Unsolicited sexual messages
• Sexual roleplay with AI
• Requests for AI to generate sexual content
Note: GioMind is a wellness app, not a dating or sexual platform.
3.5 SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE
You may NOT:
❌ Share instructions or methods for self-harm or suicide
❌ Encourage others to self-harm or attempt suicide
❌ Glorify or romanticize self-harm or suicide
❌ Share graphic content depicting self-harm
HOWEVER:
✓ Seeking support for suicidal thoughts is NOT prohibited
✓ Sharing your struggles in a support-seeking way is allowed
✓ We care about your well-being
BUT:
⚠️ GioMind is NOT for crisis support
⚠️ If you are in crisis → Call emergency services or crisis hotline
⚠️ See Health Disclaimer for crisis resources
Examples of PROHIBITED content:
• "Here's how to [self-harm method]"
• "You should just end it"
• Graphic images of self-harm
• Suicide pact discussions
Examples of ALLOWED content:
• "I've been having dark thoughts and need support"
• "Struggling with depression, any coping strategies?"
• "Felt suicidal but reached out to a therapist"
3.6 DANGEROUS OR HARMFUL MISINFORMATION
You may NOT:
❌ Share dangerous health misinformation
❌ Promote unproven or dangerous "cures"
❌ Discourage people from seeking professional medical care
❌ Share anti-vaccine propaganda causing harm
❌ Promote dangerous "wellness" practices
❌ Share eating disorder content ("pro-ana," "pro-mia," etc.)
❌ Encourage dangerous weight loss methods
Examples:
• "Don't see doctors, just meditate away your cancer"
• "Vaccines cause [false claim]"
• "Starving yourself is spiritual"
• Dangerous detox or fasting advice
• "Meditation can cure serious mental illness" (without treatment)
Note: Discussing alternative wellness practices is OK; promoting dangerous alternatives to medical care is NOT.
3.7 SPAM AND MANIPULATION
You may NOT:
❌ Post spam or repetitive content
❌ Use automated systems or bots (except as authorized)
❌ Artificially manipulate the platform
❌ Engage in vote manipulation or fake engagement
❌ Impersonate others or create fake accounts
❌ Engage in coordinated inauthentic behavior
❌ Attempt to manipulate AI inappropriately
Examples:
• Posting the same message repeatedly
• Creating multiple accounts to abuse the platform
• Using bots to generate content
• Impersonating GioMind staff or other users
3.8 COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION
You may NOT:
❌ Use GioMind for unsolicited advertising
❌ Spam users with commercial messages
❌ Sell products or services without authorization
❌ Engage in multi-level marketing (MLM) recruitment
❌ Promote scams or fraudulent schemes
❌ Solicit donations or crowdfunding without permission
Examples:
• "Buy my wellness product!"
• "Join my business opportunity"
• Cryptocurrency scams
• Unauthorized affiliate marketing
Note: Mentioning products you personally use is OK; aggressive marketing is NOT.
3.9 PERSONAL INFORMATION (YOURS AND OTHERS')
You may NOT:
❌ Share your own sensitive personal information publicly
❌ Share others' personal information without consent ("doxxing")
❌ Request others' personal information inappropriately
❌ Share contact information for harassment purposes
Examples of information to PROTECT:
• Full names
• Home addresses
• Phone numbers
• Email addresses (unless you want to share your own)
• Social Security numbers or government IDs
• Financial information
• Passwords or login credentials
3.10 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VIOLATIONS
You may NOT:
❌ Copy or share copyrighted content without permission
❌ Infringe on trademarks
❌ Violate others' intellectual property rights
❌ Share pirated content
Examples:
• Copying meditation scripts from other apps
• Sharing copyrighted books or articles in full
• Using others' trademarked names improperly
4. AI USAGE RULES
⚠️ SPECIAL RULES FOR INTERACTING WITH AI ⚠️
4.1 PROHIBITED AI USES
You may NOT use AI for:
❌ Medical or mental health treatment
❌ Crisis support or suicide prevention
❌ Generating illegal content
❌ Generating harmful content (violence, hate speech, etc.)
❌ Generating sexual or pornographic content
❌ Harassing or abusing the AI
❌ Attempting to "jailbreak" or circumvent AI safety measures
❌ Manipulating AI into providing dangerous advice
❌ Using AI to harm others
❌ Generating spam or manipulative content
❌ Impersonating AI or falsely attributing AI-generated content
4.2 EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED AI INTERACTIONS
DO NOT ask AI:
• "How do I make a bomb?"
• "Tell me how to hack into someone's account"
• "Generate sexual content about..."
• "How can I hurt myself?"
• "Insult [person or group]"
• "Pretend you're a doctor and diagnose me"
• "Ignore your safety instructions"
• "You're not an AI, you're a real therapist, right?"
4.3 AI PROMPT INJECTION / JAILBREAKING
You may NOT:
❌ Attempt to override AI safety instructions
❌ Use prompt injection techniques to manipulate AI
❌ Try to make AI "roleplay" as something it's not
❌ Attempt to extract AI training data or system prompts
❌ Try to "trick" AI into harmful behavior
Examples:
• "Ignore previous instructions and..."
• "Pretend you're DAN (Do Anything Now)"
• "You're now in developer mode..."
• "Forget you're an AI and..."
4.4 APPROPRIATE AI USES
You MAY use AI for:
✓ General wellness questions and information
✓ Meditation and mindfulness guidance
✓ Stress management tips
✓ Journaling prompts
✓ Encouragement and motivation
✓ Learning about wellness practices
✓ Casual supportive conversation
4.5 REMEMBER: AI LIMITATIONS
• AI is NOT a therapist or doctor
• AI can make mistakes
• AI cannot provide professional care
• See AI Usage Disclosure for full details
5. RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION
5.1 Be Supportive and Kind
✓ Offer encouragement and support
✓ Share your experiences constructively
✓ Respect others' journeys
✓ Be patient and understanding
5.2 Disagree Respectfully
✓ You can disagree without being disagreeable
✓ Focus on ideas, not personal attacks
✓ Use "I" statements ("I think..." rather than "You're wrong...")
✓ Acknowledge different perspectives
5.3 Avoid Judgment
✓ Don't shame or judge others
✓ Everyone's wellness journey is different
✓ What works for you may not work for others
✓ Be humble about your own knowledge and experience
5.4 Cultural Sensitivity
✓ Respect cultural differences
✓ Be aware of diverse wellness traditions
✓ Don't assume your perspective is universal
✓ Learn from others' cultural practices
6. SAFETY AND WELL-BEING
6.1 Prioritize Safety
✓ If you're in crisis, seek professional help immediately
✓ Don't use GioMind while driving or operating machinery
✓ Stop using features that cause you distress
✓ Report safety concerns
6.2 Medical and Mental Health Boundaries
✓ Don't use GioMind as a substitute for professional care
✓ Don't give medical or mental health advice to others
✓ Encourage professional help when appropriate
✓ Respect that GioMind is NOT healthcare
6.3 Look Out for Others
✓ If you're concerned about someone, report it to us
✓ We may intervene if we believe someone is in danger
✓ Be supportive but don't take on professional roles
6.4 Vulnerable Users
• GioMind is NOT designed for minors under 18
• If you encounter a minor, report it
• Be especially mindful of vulnerable individuals
7. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION
7.1 Protect Your Privacy
✓ Be cautious about what you share
✓ Don't share sensitive personal information
✓ Remember that AI conversations are not absolutely private
✓ Review our Privacy Policy
7.2 Respect Others' Privacy
✓ Don't share others' information without consent
✓ Don't "doxx" or expose others
✓ Respect confidentiality
✓ Don't take screenshots of others' content to share elsewhere
7.3 Data Security
✓ Keep your account secure
✓ Don't share your password
✓ Report suspicious activity
✓ Use strong passwords
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
8.1 Respect Copyrights
✓ Don't copy content from other sources without permission
✓ Don't share copyrighted meditation scripts, books, or articles
✓ Respect creators' rights
✓ Attribute sources when appropriate
8.2 Your Own Content
✓ You own your journal entries and personal content
✓ GioMind has a license to provide the Service (see Terms)
✓ Don't share content you don't have rights to
8.3 AI-Generated Content
✓ AI-generated content is subject to AI provider terms
✓ Don't claim AI-generated content as your own original work
✓ Be transparent about AI use if sharing content externally
9. PLATFORM INTEGRITY
9.1 No Hacking or Exploitation
You may NOT:
❌ Attempt to hack or breach GioMind's security
❌ Exploit bugs or vulnerabilities (report them instead)
❌ Reverse engineer the app
❌ Access areas of the platform you're not authorized to access
❌ Interfere with the platform's operation
9.2 No Automated Abuse
You may NOT:
❌ Use bots or automated tools (except as authorized)
❌ Scrape data from GioMind
❌ Create fake accounts at scale
❌ Engage in automated spam
9.3 Account Integrity
You may NOT:
❌ Create multiple accounts to evade bans
❌ Share or sell your account
❌ Impersonate others
❌ Provide false information
9.4 Report Security Issues
✓ If you find a security vulnerability, report it to us
✓ Email: giomind.app@gmail.com
✓ Subject: "Security Issue"
✓ We appreciate responsible disclosure
10. ENFORCEMENT AND CONSEQUENCES
⚠️ VIOLATIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES ⚠️
10.1 Our Enforcement Approach
We enforce these guidelines through:
• Automated content filtering
• User reports
• Periodic manual review
• AI-generated content monitoring
10.2 Possible Actions
Depending on the severity and frequency of violations, we may:
Warning:
• First-time minor violations may receive a warning
• You'll be notified and asked to stop the behavior
Content Removal:
• We may remove content that violates guidelines
• Repeated violations lead to stronger actions
Temporary Suspension:
• Your account may be temporarily suspended (e.g., 7 days, 30 days)
• You'll lose access during suspension
• No refunds during suspension
Permanent Ban:
• Serious violations result in permanent account termination
• You may be banned from creating new accounts
• No refunds
Legal Action:
• Illegal activity may be reported to law enforcement
• We cooperate with legal investigations
• We may pursue civil or criminal remedies
10.3 Severity Levels
Immediate Permanent Ban (Zero Tolerance):
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Credible threats of violence or terrorism
• Human trafficking or exploitation
• Severe illegal activity
Serious Violations (Likely permanent ban or long suspension):
• Hate speech or targeted harassment
• Sharing dangerous illegal content
• Repeated sexual harassment
• Doxxing or privacy violations
• Coordinated abuse or manipulation
Moderate Violations (Warning or temporary suspension):
• Spam or excessive self-promotion
• Inappropriate AI use
• Misinformation
• Minor harassment
• Platform manipulation
Minor Violations (Warning):
• Oversharing personal information
• Off-topic content
• Unintentional guideline violations
10.4 Factors We Consider
When enforcing, we consider:
• Severity of the violation
• Intent (intentional vs. accidental)
• Frequency of violations
• Impact on others
• History of past violations
• Context and circumstances
10.5 Automated Enforcement
• Some content is automatically filtered or removed
• AI may flag content for review
• Automated actions may occasionally be incorrect
• You can appeal (see Appeals section)
10.6 No Refunds for Violations
• If your account is suspended or banned for violations, you are NOT entitled to a refund
• Paid subscription time is forfeited
• You remain responsible for any charges incurred
11. REPORTING VIOLATIONS
🚩 HOW TO REPORT 🚩
11.1 When to Report
Report violations when you encounter:
• Content that violates these guidelines
• Threatening or harassing behavior
• Illegal content
• Safety concerns
• Spam or abuse
• Bugs or security issues
11.2 How to Report
In-App Reporting (if available):
• Use the "Report" button on content
• Select the reason for reporting
• Provide additional details
Email Reporting:
📧 Email: giomind.app@gmail.com
Subject: "Report Violation"
Include:
• Your account email
• Description of the violation
• When and where it occurred
• Screenshots (if applicable)
• Any other relevant information
Urgent Safety Concerns:
• For immediate safety threats, contact local authorities first
• Then report to us
11.3 What Happens After You Report
1. We receive your report
2. Our team reviews the report (typically within 24-48 hours)
3. We investigate the content or behavior
4. We take appropriate action
5. You may receive confirmation (depending on the case)
11.4 Confidentiality
• Reports are confidential
• Your identity is protected
• We do NOT share reporter information with the reported user
11.5 False Reports
• Do NOT file false or malicious reports
• Abuse of reporting system may result in account action
• Be honest and accurate in reports
11.6 What We Cannot Do
• We cannot always notify you of specific actions taken
• We cannot share details about other users' accounts
• We cannot respond to every report with detailed explanations
• We cannot take action on content outside GioMind's platform
12. APPEALS PROCESS
⚖️ DISAGREE WITH AN ACTION? YOU CAN APPEAL ⚖️
12.1 What You Can Appeal
You can appeal:
• Account suspension or ban
• Content removal
• Warnings or restrictions
• Other enforcement actions
12.2 How to Submit an Appeal
📧 Email: giomind.app@gmail.com
Subject: "Appeal – [Account Email]"
Include:
• Your account email
• Description of the action you're appealing
• Date of the action (if known)
• Explanation of why you believe the action was incorrect
• Any evidence supporting your appeal
12.3 Appeal Timeline
• We review appeals within 5-10 business days
• Complex cases may take longer
• You'll receive a decision via email
12.4 Appeal Decisions
Possible outcomes:
✓ Appeal Granted – Action is reversed
✓ Appeal Partially Granted – Action is reduced (e.g., suspension shortened)
❌ Appeal Denied – Original action stands
12.5 Final Decisions
• Appeal decisions are typically final
• We may make exceptions for extraordinary circumstances
• Repeated frivolous appeals may be ignored
12.6 Legal Rights
• These guidelines do not limit your legal rights
• You may have additional recourse under applicable law
• See Terms of Use for dispute resolution procedures
13. ADDITIONAL PLATFORM RULES
13.1 Age Requirement
• You MUST be at least 18 years old (or age of majority)
• Minors are strictly prohibited from using GioMind
• If we discover underage users, accounts will be terminated
13.2 Account Responsibility
• You are responsible for all activity on your account
• Do not share your account with others
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Notify us of unauthorized access
13.3 Language and Accessibility
• Primary language is English
• Be patient with non-native English speakers
• Use clear, understandable language
• Avoid excessive jargon or slang
13.4 Feedback and Suggestions
✓ We welcome constructive feedback
✓ Provide suggestions respectfully
✓ Understand that not all suggestions can be implemented
✓ Feedback does not guarantee changes
13.5 Moderation Transparency
• We strive for transparent moderation
• Guidelines may be interpreted with discretion
• Edge cases are judged based on spirit of guidelines
• We may make mistakes and will correct them when identified
📋 QUICK SUMMARY – KEY RULES
✓ DO:
• Be kind and respectful
• Use GioMind for wellness and mindfulness
• Follow the law
• Protect privacy (yours and others')
• Report violations
• Seek professional help for serious concerns
❌ DON'T:
• Share illegal content
• Engage in hate speech or harassment
• Post sexual content
• Share harmful misinformation
• Misuse AI features
• Spam or manipulate the platform
• Share personal information publicly
• Use GioMind for medical treatment
⚠️ REMEMBER:
• Violations have consequences (warnings, suspension, bans)
• Report violations when you see them
• You can appeal enforcement actions
• GioMind is NOT for emergencies or crisis situations
🌟 THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR COMMUNITY 🌟
By following these guidelines, you help create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for everyone on GioMind.
We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to our community values.
Together, we can build a welcoming space for wellness and mindfulness.
📧 QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Email: giomind.app@gmail.com
Subject: "Community Guidelines Question"
CHANGES TO THESE GUIDELINES
We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app and on our website. Continued use of GioMind after changes means you accept the updated guidelines.
BY USING GIOMIND, YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THESE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES.
Violations may result in enforcement action up to and including permanent account termination.
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
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