PLAIT Code of Participation

This is not a legal document. It's our cultural canon — the shared understanding that makes PLAIT work.

Consent First

Everything in PLAIT-operated spaces is consent-based:

• Pods are invite-only: No one can add you without your permission
• Connections require mutual consent: Both parties agree to connect
• Sharing is controlled: You choose what's visible and to whom
• No public browsing: Strangers can't scroll through your content
• Exit is always available: Leave any Pod or connection without friction

What We Practice

• Respect boundaries: Honor others' privacy and emotional space
• Engage authentically: Be yourself, not a performance for the algorithm
• Support growth: Witness and encourage — don't prescribe or preach
• Communicate clearly: Ask questions before assuming
• Give credit: Acknowledge others' contributions and ideas

What We Don't Allow

• Harassment: Targeting, threatening, or intimidating others
• Hate speech: Content that demeans based on identity
• Spam: Unsolicited promotion or repetitive messaging
• Deception: Impersonation or intentional misinformation
• Exploitation: Using community access to extract value from people
• Illegal activity: Content or behavior that violates law

Pod Culture

Pods are small communities (2–12 people) with their own norms. Pod leaders may establish additional guidelines that:

• Align with this Code of Participation
• Are clearly communicated to all members
• Are enforced consistently and fairly

Pod-specific rules cannot override PLAIT's core protections around consent, privacy, and safety.

Kids & Safety

PLAIT Kids operates with heightened protections:

• Guardian consent required: Children cannot sign up without parental approval
• Guardian oversight: Kids spaces operate under active parent and guardian oversight
• Age-appropriate content: Clear separation from adult community features
• No direct messaging: Communication happens in group settings only
• Educator partnerships: Designed with schools and child development experts

Conflict & Resolution

When things go wrong, we respond with proportionality and humanity:

• Report concerns: In PLAIT, choose Report in the menu of the post, product, message or person. Anywhere else, write to PLAIT
• Human review: No automated bans for ambiguous cases
• Proportional response: Consequences match the violation
• Appeals process: Contested decisions can be appealed (write to PLAIT) and are reviewed carefully
• Transparency: We explain moderation decisions when asked

Reports are reviewed according to urgency and available information. Safety-related reports receive priority. Consequences range from warnings to permanent removal, depending on severity.