Community Guidelines

The PawBloom community exists for one reason: to help people care for their plants and pets and celebrate the wins along the way. These guidelines keep it warm, helpful, and safe. By posting, commenting, or interacting, you agree to follow them.

What belongs here

• Plants, pets, and habitats — progress photos, glow-ups, setups, tanks, and enclosures.
• Genuine questions — ask for help when something’s struggling.
• Encouragement — celebrate others, share what worked, be generous with tips.

What doesn’t

• Off-topic content — posts unrelated to plant or pet care.
• Harm to animals or plants — content that depicts, promotes, or encourages cruelty, neglect, or unsafe practices.
• Hate, harassment, or bullying — attacks on people or groups, threats, or targeted negativity.
• Sexually explicit, violent, or shocking content.
• Dangerous advice — unsafe medication, feeding, or toxicity guidance presented as fact.
• Spam, scams, or misleading content — repetitive promotion, fake engagement, or deceptive claims.
• Illegal content or content that infringes someone else’s rights or privacy.
• Personal information — yours or anyone else’s, shared without consent.

How moderation works

• Automated screening. Before a public post goes live, its photo and caption are checked by an AI scan that confirms the content is on-topic and safe. Posts that don’t pass may be held for review or rejected.
• Human review. Our team reviews reported and flagged content and can remove posts, issue warnings, or restrict accounts.
• Reporting. Anyone can report a post or comment, and choose a reason (such as spam, inappropriate content, harassment, or off-topic). Reports are confidential.
• Your controls. You choose the audience for every post — public, friends-only, or private — and you can block other users.

Enforcement

Depending on severity and history, violations may lead to content removal, a warning, temporary limits, or permanent removal from the community or the Service. Severe violations — especially content that endangers animals or people — result in immediate action.

Appeals

If you believe we got a moderation decision wrong, email support@pawbloom.app and we’ll take another look.

A note on AI tips in the community

AI-assisted care tips are helpful starting points, not professional advice. For medical or safety concerns about an animal, consult a veterinarian; for plant toxicity or disease, consult a qualified professional.

Thanks for helping keep PawBloom a place worth coming back to. 🌿🐾