Official Community Guidelines

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1. Definition of an Official Community

• A real-world organization, company, or public figure.
• A widely recognized product, initiative, or community.
• A project directly affiliated with or endorsed by the actual entity it claims to represent.

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2. Name and Domain Restrictions

• Users may not claim domain names or page titles that could mislead others into believing they represent an official project unless they have rightful affiliation or permission.
• This includes names of major brands, government organizations, popular open-source projects, and other high-profile entities.

Examples of restricted names (unless verified):
/google, /nasa, /python, /microsoft, /unicef

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3. No Name Squatting

• We do not allow squatting on official-sounding names with the intent to block others, resell access, or impersonate.
• Creating a page with a well-known name without legitimate ties to that name may result in the removal or reassignment of that domain/path.

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4. Community Pages Must Be Clearly Labeled

• If you are building an unofficial fan or community page, you must make this clear in both the name and description.
• Avoid using logos, branding, or names that could be confused with the official project.

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✅ Acceptable:

• /python-community
• /fans-of-nasa
• /unofficial-minecraft

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❌ Not acceptable:

• /python
• /nasa
• /minecraft
  (unless officially affiliated)

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5. We Reserve the Right to Reclaim Domains

• We reserve the right to reclaim or reassign any page or domain name that conflicts with these guidelines.
• This includes situations where a verified or official representative requests control over their rightful domain.

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6. Verification

• Official projects may request verification status to distinguish themselves from unofficial communities.
• Verification may require documentation, a domain-based email, or other proof of affiliation.

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Verified Subscription Tier

• Official Badge: Verified communities receive a distinctive badge that clearly identifies them as officially recognized.
• Internal Review Process: All verification requests undergo thorough internal review based on these community guidelines.
• Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate legitimate affiliation with the entity they represent and comply with all guidelines outlined above.
• Ongoing Compliance: Verified status may be revoked if a community no longer meets our guidelines or misrepresents their official status.