Community Guidelines

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Swolly LLC ("Swolly") is a fitness community built around friendly competition and personal growth. These guidelines help keep our community safe, supportive, and motivating for everyone. By using Swolly, you agree to follow these guidelines in addition to our Terms of Service.

1. Be Respectful

Treat every member of the Swolly community with respect. We all have different fitness levels, goals, and backgrounds. What brings us together is the desire to improve.

• No personal attacks, name-calling, or insults
• No harassment, bullying, or intimidation of other users
• No targeting users based on their fitness level, body type, or progress
• Be encouraging and constructive in your comments and messages

2. No Hate Speech or Discrimination

Swolly has zero tolerance for hate speech. Content that attacks or demeans individuals or groups based on the following is strictly prohibited:

• Race, ethnicity, or national origin
• Religion or beliefs
• Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• Disability or medical condition
• Age
• Any other protected characteristic

3. No Violent or Threatening Content

• Do not post threats of violence, harm, or intimidation toward any person
• Do not share graphic or disturbing content
• Do not encourage self-harm or dangerous activities

4. No Sexually Explicit Content

• No nudity or sexually explicit images or text
• Progress photos should be appropriate and fitness-focused
• No sexual solicitation or unwanted sexual comments

5. Keep It Honest

Integrity is a core part of fitness. The same applies to how you use Swolly.

• Log your activities honestly; do not fake or manipulate data
• Do not cheat in competitions through false entries, automated submissions, or collusion
• Do not impersonate other users
• Do not misrepresent your identity, qualifications, or credentials

6. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• Do not use Swolly to advertise products, services, or other apps
• Do not send repetitive or unsolicited messages
• Do not post misleading content designed to generate clicks or attention

7. Promote Healthy Practices

• Do not promote extreme or dangerous dieting, excessive exercise, or eating disorders
• Do not promote unregulated supplements, drugs, or substances
• Do not present yourself as a medical professional or give medical advice (unless you are one and clearly identify yourself as such)
• Encourage others to consult healthcare professionals for personalized advice

8. Respect Privacy

• Do not share other people's personal information (real names, locations, contact info) without their consent
• Do not post photos or videos of others without their permission
• Do not screenshot and share private competition chats outside of the competition

9. Photo and Content Rules

When posting photos, comments, or chat messages:

• All content must be appropriate for a general audience
• Progress photos should be fitness-related and tasteful
• Do not post content that you do not have the right to share
• Do not post content that infringes on anyone's intellectual property rights

10. Competition Conduct

Competitions are the heart of Swolly. Keep them fair and fun.

• Respect the rules set by competition creators
• Accept results gracefully
• Competition owners are responsible for moderating their own competitions
• Any rewards or punishments set in competitions are between participants and are not endorsed or enforced by Swolly
• No gambling or wagering: You may not use competitions to facilitate gambling, wagering, or betting of money or items of monetary value. Competitions are intended for fitness motivation and friendly competition only

11. Reporting Violations

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it. You can:

• Use the Report feature on any post, comment, or chat message within the app
• Email us directly at support@swolly.io

We review reports submitted by users and will take appropriate action, which may include content removal, warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent account termination. We aim to review all reports within 72 hours. Response times may vary during weekends, holidays, and periods of high volume, but we strive to address all reports as quickly as possible.

12. Consequences

Violations of these Community Guidelines may result in:

1. Content removal — offending posts, comments, or messages may be deleted
2. Warning — you may receive a warning for first-time or minor violations
3. Temporary suspension — repeat or serious violations may result in temporary loss of access
4. Permanent ban — severe or repeated violations will result in permanent account termination

We reserve the right to take any of these actions at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for any conduct that we determine to be inappropriate or harmful to the community.

13. Appeals

If you believe your content was removed in error or your account was suspended by mistake, you may appeal the decision by emailing support@swolly.io with your account email, a description of the action you are appealing, and why you believe it was made in error. We will review your appeal and respond within 14 business days.