Terms of Use - Bluntly

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Bluntly, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with any part of these terms, please don't use our platform.

What Bluntly Is

Bluntly is an anonymous platform for sharing personal stories, confessions, rants, and experiences. Our mission is to provide a safe space for authentic expression without the barriers of identity.

Anonymous Expression

Share your truth without revealing your identity

Community Support

Connect with others through shared experiences

Safe Space

Moderated environment focused on empathy

Your Rights and Responsibilities

You Can

• Share your personal stories anonymously
• Express your authentic thoughts and feelings
• Vote on and comment on stories
• Report inappropriate content
• Request removal of your content
• Use the platform completely anonymously

You Cannot

• Post illegal, harmful, or threatening content
• Attempt to identify other users
• Spam, manipulate, or abuse the platform
• Share explicit sexual content
• Post content that promotes self-harm
• Violate others' privacy or rights

Content Guidelines

Acceptable Content

We encourage honest, authentic sharing while maintaining a safe environment for everyone.

Encouraged:

• Personal experiences and stories
• Honest confessions and rants
• Mental health struggles
• Relationship experiences
• Work and life challenges
• Social observations

With caution:

• Difficult topics (with sensitivity)
• Critical opinions (respectfully)
• Personal conflicts (anonymously)
• Controversial subjects (thoughtfully)

Prohibited Content

Harmful Content:

• Threats or incitement to violence
• Detailed self-harm instructions
• Explicit sexual content
• Child exploitation material
• Doxxing or personal information

Disruptive Content:

• Spam or repetitive posts
• False or misleading information
• Commercial advertising
• Attempts to identify users
• Platform manipulation

Anonymity and Privacy

Our Commitment

Anonymity is fundamental to Bluntly. We are committed to protecting your identity and privacy.

We protect:

• Your identity and personal information
• Your browsing and interaction patterns
• Your location and device information
• Your anonymity from other users

You agree to:

• Respect others' anonymity
• Not attempt to identify other users
• Keep personal details to yourself
• Report privacy violations

Moderation and Enforcement

How We Moderate

Our moderation focuses on maintaining safety while preserving the authentic, unfiltered nature of the platform.

Community Reports

Users report content that violates guidelines

Human Review

Trained moderators review reported content

Contextual Decisions

Actions based on content and community impact

Enforcement Actions

Content Actions:

• Content removal
• Content editing (minimal)
• Content warnings
• Community guidance

Severe Violations:

• Temporary posting restrictions
• Platform access limitations
• Reporting to authorities (if legally required)

Disclaimers and Limitations

Important Disclaimers

Content Authenticity: While we encourage honest sharing, we cannot verify the truthfulness of anonymous posts. Use your judgment when reading and responding to content.

Mental Health: Bluntly is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis or serious mental health issues, please seek help from qualified professionals.

Platform Availability: We strive to keep Bluntly available 24/7, but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service. We may need to suspend service for maintenance or other reasons.

User Content: You retain ownership of your content, but by posting on Bluntly, you grant us license to display, distribute, and moderate your content as necessary for platform operation.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be announced prominently on the platform.

Continued use of Bluntly after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact and Support

Have questions about these terms or need help with the platform? We're here to assist you.

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