Community Guidelines

Helping keep ShweReview helpful, safe, and honest.

Be Respectful

ShweReview is a community of real people. We expect everyone to treat each other with respect.

  • No Hate Speech: We have zero tolerance for hate speech, discrimination, or harassment based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or disease.
  • No Harassment: Do not bully, threaten, or harass business owners or other reviewers.
  • Keep it Clean: Avoid profanity, obscenity, and sexually explicit content.

Be Honest and Authentic

Your reviews help others make informed decisions. Authenticity is key.

  • Personal Experience: Only review businesses you have personally visited or used.
  • No Conflicts of Interest: Do not review your own business, your employer's business, or a competitor's business.
  • No Paid Reviews: Do not accept money, gifts, or discounts in exchange for a positive review.
  • Accuracy: Ensure your review is factually accurate. Do not exaggerate or misrepresent your experience.

Consequences of Violations

We take these guidelines seriously. Violations may result in:

  • Content Removal: Reviews that violate our policies will be hidden or removed.
  • Account Warnings: Users may receive warnings for minor or first-time offenses.
  • Account Suspension: Repeated violations or serious offenses may lead to temporary suspension.
  • Permanent Ban: Severe or persistent violations will result in a permanent ban from the platform.

Reporting Violations

If you see a review or user that violates these guidelines, please use the "Report" flag icon on the review to alert our moderation team.