Community Guidelines
Community guidelines for Ranks Apart, promoting respectful interaction between aspirants and verified toppers.
Last updated: June 6, 2025
Our Vision
Each user's privacy is important. Do not share others' personal information without their explicit consent.
At Ranks Apart, we strive to create 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.
1. 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.
Do's:
- Engage in constructive discussions, even when disagreeing.
- Be patient with new users and those asking questions.
Don'ts:
- Use abusive language, personal attacks, or derogatory comments.
- Engage in harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind.
2. Honesty and Integrity
Maintain honesty in your interactions and the information you share on the platform.
- Do: Provide accurate information about your qualifications and experiences.
- 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 verification system or create false identities.
3. 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.
- Do: Share your own original content or properly cite sources.
- Do: Obtain permission before sharing others' proprietary materials.
- Don't: Post copyrighted materials without proper authorization.
- Don't: Share paid courses, books, or materials without the creator's permission.
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 promoting discrimination, racism, or hatred
- Violent or graphic content
- Content that compromises exam integrity (e.g., cheating methods)
- Private or confidential information of others
- 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. Reporting and Enforcement
Help us maintain these standards by reporting violations and following our enforcement procedures.
- How to report: Use the "Report" button available on posts and profiles, or contact our support team at [email protected].
- Our response: We review all reports and take appropriate action based on the severity of the violation.
- Consequences: Depending on the violation, consequences may include content removal, warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent account termination.
- Appeals: Users can appeal enforcement decisions by contacting our support team with additional context or explanation.
9. Mentorship and Guidance
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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or suggestions about these Community Guidelines, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://scorpyns.com
- Scorpyns Technologies Private Limited
Founders: Raman Sandhu and Anandy Goel
Our Commitment
We are committed to making Ranks Apart a valuable resource for the competitive exam community. By following these guidelines, you help us create a positive environment where knowledge sharing flourishes and everyone can benefit from the collective wisdom of aspirants and toppers.
Together, we can build a community that truly lives up to our motto: "Where Both Sides Meet."