Community Guidelines

1 Our Vision

Each user's privacy is important. Do not share others' personal information without their explicit consent.

At Ranks Apart, we're committed to fostering a supportive community where aspirants and verified toppers can connect, share knowledge, and help each other succeed in competitive exams. Our platform's motto, "Where Both Sides Meet," reflects our commitment to bringing together individuals at different stages of their academic journey.

These Community Guidelines outline the standards of behavior we expect from all users to maintain a respectful, helpful, and productive environment. By participating in the Ranks Apart community, you agree to follow these guidelines.

2 Respectful Interaction

We aim to create a safe and welcoming environment for all users. Harassment and hateful conduct aren't tolerated.

Treat all community members with respect and courtesy, regardless of their background, experience level, or status on the platform.

• Always be respectful toward other users, regardless of their background, experience, or viewpoint.
• Criticism should be constructive and focused on ideas, not individuals.
• Disagreements are natural, but keep discussions civil and productive.
• Use appropriate language and avoid excessive profanity.

3 Honesty and Integrity

Maintain honesty in your interactions and the information you share on the platform.

• Don't misrepresent yourself, including false claims about your qualifications or credentials.
• Do: Give proper attribution when sharing content created by others.
• Don't: Misrepresent your credentials or falsely claim achievements.
• Don't attempt to manipulate the platform's algorithms or metrics artificially.

3.1 Verification Process Integrity

Our verification process for toppers is designed to maintain the credibility and trustworthiness of the platform.

• Do: Submit authentic documentation when requesting verification.
• Do: Respect the verification decision made by our administrators.
• Don't: Submit altered or false documents for verification.
• Don't: Share verification credentials with other users.

Remember that users remain as "aspirant" type until manually verified by an admin, and verification status can be revoked if violations of these guidelines occur.

4 Quality Content

Contribute content that adds value to the community and helps others in their academic journey.

• Do: Share accurate, helpful information related to competitive exams.
• Do: Provide constructive feedback on others' questions and content.
• Don't: Post spam, irrelevant content, or excessive self-promotion.
• Don't: Share misleading information or unverified exam strategies.

5 Intellectual Property

Respect the intellectual property rights of others and the platform.

• Properly cite sources and give credit when sharing others' content.
• Don't post content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights.

6 Prohibited Content

Certain types of content are not permitted on the Ranks Apart platform:

• Illegal content or content promoting illegal activities
• Sexually explicit or pornographic material
• Content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights
• Don't share content that promotes discrimination, hate speech, or violence based on characteristics like race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
• Don't share excessive promotional content or engage in spamming behaviors.
• Don't share or solicit personal information from others without their consent.
• Content containing malware, phishing attempts, or other harmful elements
• Spam, pyramid schemes, or deceptive practices
• Advertisements or solicitations not approved by Ranks Apart

7 Collaborative Learning

We encourage collaborative learning while maintaining academic integrity.

• Do: Share study techniques, resources, and approaches to problem-solving.
• Do: Form study groups and engage in knowledge exchange.
• Don't: Share answers to current exam questions or ongoing tests.
• Don't: Engage in or promote academic dishonesty of any kind.

8 No Spam or Deceptive Practices

We encourage collaborative learning while maintaining academic integrity.

• Do: Share study techniques, resources, and approaches to problem-solving.
• Do: Form study groups and engage in knowledge exchange.
• Don't: Share answers to current exam questions or ongoing tests.
• Don't: Engage in or promote academic dishonesty of any kind.

9 Mentorship and Guidance

10 Special Guidelines for Verified Toppers

Verified toppers have a special responsibility to provide accurate guidance and mentorship.

• Do: Share authentic experiences and strategies that worked for you.
• Do: Be transparent about the effort and challenges involved in exam preparation.
• Don't: Make unrealistic promises or guarantees about exam results.
• Don't discourage aspirants or belittle their efforts.

11 Platform Features

Use platform features as intended to enhance the community experience.

• Profiles: Maintain an accurate, up-to-date profile that represents you honestly.
• Messaging: Use direct messaging for constructive communication, not for harassment or spam.
• Forums and Q&A: Participate in discussions to add value, not to disrupt or derail conversations.
• Content rating: Rate content based on its quality and helpfulness, not personal biases.

12 Changes to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated periodically to address new issues or improve clarity. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated guidelines.

13 Frequently Asked Questions

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