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Community Guidelines

Building a respectful, supportive, and sustainable community together

Vine & Grove is more than a marketplace—it's a community of producers, neighbors, and supporters working together to build a more sustainable local food system. These guidelines help us maintain a welcoming, productive space for everyone.

Our Core Principles

Respect & Kindness

Treat all community members with respect and kindness. We're all here to learn, share, and support one another. Personal attacks, harassment, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Trust & Transparency

Be honest and transparent in your interactions. Represent yourself and your products accurately. Building trust within our community benefits everyone.

Sustainability Focus

Our community is centered around sustainable, local practices. Keep discussions relevant to supporting local producers, sustainable agriculture, and community food systems.

Fair Practices

Support fair compensation for producers and ethical business practices. Don't undercut fellow providers or engage in deceptive pricing tactics.

Community Expectations

Do
  • Share your knowledge and experiences openly
  • Ask questions when you need help
  • Provide constructive feedback and suggestions
  • Support and encourage fellow community members
  • Report content that violates these guidelines
  • Respect different perspectives and approaches
  • Give credit when sharing others' ideas
  • Keep conversations on-topic and productive
Don't
  • Post spam, excessive self-promotion, or advertisements
  • Share misleading information or false claims
  • Engage in personal attacks or harassment
  • Post offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content
  • Share private information about others
  • Impersonate other community members
  • Repeatedly post off-topic content
  • Use the platform for illegal activities

Forum Guidelines

Stay On Topic

Post in the appropriate category. Growing Tips for cultivation advice, Recipes & Ideas for culinary content. This helps everyone find relevant discussions.

Be Helpful

When answering questions, provide detailed, accurate information. Share your experience and what worked for you, while acknowledging that different approaches work for different situations.

Encourage Newcomers

Everyone starts somewhere. Welcome new members and help them learn. Remember when you were new and pay it forward.

Moderation & Enforcement

Community Moderation

Our community is moderated by Community Leaders and platform administrators. They help maintain a positive environment and enforce these guidelines.

Reporting Content

If you see content that violates these guidelines, please report it. All reports are reviewed by our moderation team and handled confidentially.

Enforcement

Violations may result in content removal, warnings, or in severe cases, account suspension. We aim to be fair and give members opportunities to correct behavior.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need to report a concern, please reach out to our community team.