Community Guidelines

1. Our Philosophy

WorldBridger One sits at the intersection of hip-hop culture, blockchain technology, and youth empowerment. We believe in:

These guidelines aren't about limiting creativity—they're about creating an environment where ALL artists can thrive and compete fairly.

2. Golden Rules

If you remember nothing else, remember these:

3. Battle Etiquette

Rap battles are competitive by nature. We embrace the tradition of battle rap while maintaining standards that keep competitions fair and enjoyable.

3.1 What's Encouraged

• Clever wordplay and punchlines
• Creative disses about someone's rapping ability
• Flipping your opponent's bars against them
• Confident delivery and stage presence
• Referencing public personas and battle personas
• Humor and wit, even when it's cutting

3.2 What's Allowed (With Caution)

• Mature language (in 18+ battles only)
• Edgy humor that pushes boundaries
• Competitive trash talk
• References to public information about opponents

3.3 What's Never Acceptable

• Threats of real violence or harm
• Doxxing (revealing private information)
• Racist, sexist, homophobic, or ableist slurs used maliciously
• Attacks on someone's children or family members
• References to someone's mental health struggles or trauma
• Sexual content involving minors (instant permanent ban)

4. Content Standards

4.1 Music & Beats

• Original Work: Only upload content you created or have rights to use
• Samples: Ensure you have clearance for any samples used
• Collaborations: Credit all collaborators appropriately
• Quality: Maintain reasonable audio quality standards

4.2 Profile Content

• Avatars: No explicit imagery in avatars (visible to all users)
• Bios: Keep bios creative but appropriate for general audiences
• Links: External links must comply with our guidelines

4.3 NFT Content

• Ownership: Only mint NFTs for content you own
• Representation: Don't mislead buyers about NFT benefits or rarity
• Permanence: Remember that blockchain content is permanent

4.4 Age-Gated Content

Content containing explicit language, mature themes, or adult content must be:

• Clearly marked with appropriate content warnings
• Submitted to 18+ battles only
• Not accessible to users who haven't verified age 18+

5. Prohibited Content & Behavior

The following will result in immediate action:

5.1 Harassment

There's a difference between battle rap disses and harassment. Harassment includes:

• Repeated unwanted contact after being asked to stop
• Following someone across platforms to attack them
• Encouraging others to target an individual
• Creating accounts to evade blocks

5.2 Hate Speech

We distinguish between edgy battle content and genuine hate speech. Hate speech includes:

• Content promoting violence against protected groups
• Dehumanizing language targeting identity groups
• Symbols or imagery associated with hate movements
• Denial of historical atrocities

5.3 Illegal Activity

• Drug trafficking or illegal weapons sales
• Money laundering schemes
• Copyright infringement
• Hacking or unauthorized access

5.4 Platform Manipulation

• Vote manipulation in battles
• Fake accounts or bot activity
• Wash trading NFTs
• XP farming through exploits

6. Youth Safety

WorldBridger One is committed to being a safe space for young artists. We take youth safety seriously.

6.1 Age Verification

• Financial features (NFT trading, token transfers) require age 18+
• 18+ battles require age verification
• Users under 13 should have parental supervision

6.2 Protecting Young Users

• Never ask users for their age in ways meant to identify minors for targeting
• Don't request private contact with users who appear to be minors
• Report any suspicious behavior toward young users immediately

6.3 Adult User Responsibilities

• Be mindful that young artists are present in the community
• Keep explicit content in age-appropriate spaces
• Be a positive mentor, not a predator

7. Reporting & Moderation

7.1 How to Report

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

• In-App: Use the report button on any content or profile
• Email: safety@worldbridger.one
• Discord: Contact a moderator in #report-issues
• Urgent: For immediate safety concerns, also contact local authorities

7.2 What Happens When You Report

1. Your report is received and logged
2. Our moderation team reviews the content
3. We take appropriate action based on our guidelines
4. You may receive a follow-up about the outcome (when appropriate)

7.3 Our Moderation Approach

• Context Matters: We consider context in battle rap vs. general content
• Proportional Response: Actions match the severity of violations
• Consistency: We apply rules fairly across all users
• Transparency: We explain our decisions when possible

7.4 Community Moderation

As a decentralized platform, we also empower community moderation:

• Token holders can vote on governance proposals
• Community members can become verified moderators
• Battle judges help enforce battle-specific rules

8. Consequences

Violations result in escalating consequences:

9. Appeals Process

We believe in fair process. If you believe a moderation action was wrong:

9.1 How to Appeal

1. Wait 24 hours (cooling off period)
2. Email appeals@worldbridger.one with:
   • Your username/wallet address
   • Date and description of the action
   • Why you believe it was incorrect
   • Any relevant context
3. Allow 7 days for review

9.2 Appeal Review

• Appeals are reviewed by a different moderator than the original decision
• We consider all evidence and context
• Decisions are final after appeal review
• Frivolous appeals may result in appeal privileges being restricted

10. Community Values

Beyond rules, these are the values we aspire to as a community: