COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Effective Date: Upon Publication
Last Modified: November 20, 2025

Christian Vine exists to uplift, encourage, and edify one another in a Christ-centered, globally welcoming environment. These Guidelines explain how to participate in a way that aligns with our mission.

You agree to follow these rules whenever you use the Service.

1. Our Community Philosophy

Christian Vine is:

• Not a denomination

• Not a replacement for church

• A welcoming fellowship for all who value kindness, growth, and mutual support

• A place striving to reflect the spirit of Christ — grace, patience, integrity, and love

The platform is open to everyone who wishes to uplift others and grow in character.

2. Be Respectful

You may not engage in:

• Insults, flaming, or hostile arguments

• Harassment or intimidation

• Mocking or belittling spiritual beliefs

• Sectarian debates or divisive denominational conflicts

We promote peace and unity, not contention.

3. Keep It Uplifting

Prohibited:

• Excessive negativity

• Profanity or vulgar expressions

• Graphic or disturbing posts

• Anti-Christian hostility or targeted hate

Allowed:

• Honest struggles shared respectfully

• Testimonies, questions, and prayer requests

• Constructive discussions

4. No Sexual Content

Strictly prohibited:

• Nudity

• Suggestive or explicit material

• Sexualized behavior, flirting, or solicitation

• Content harmful to minors

5. No Violence or Harmful Behavior

Banned content includes:

• Violence, threats, extremist groups

• Self-harm encouragement

• Dangerous challenges or harmful actions

6. Truthfulness & Safety

Users must not:

• Spread false information

• Promote conspiracy theories

• Encourage medical, legal, or financial actions without credentials

• Impersonate others

7. Respect Intellectual Property

Do not post:

• Pirated content

• Copyrighted media without permission

• Reuploads of others’ creations without credit

8. No Spam or Scams

Prohibited:

• Repetitive posts

• Mass messaging

• Fake profiles

• MLM schemes

• Deceptive fundraising

9. Creative & Faith Content

Allowed:

• Worship music

• Teachings, scriptures, and testimonies

• Christian art, poems, devotionals

Not allowed:

• Hate preaching

• Condemnation of specific denominations

• Claims of prophetic authority or “messages from God” targeting users

We protect users’ spiritual safety.

10. Reporting & Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Remove content

• Warn users

• Limit visibility

• Suspend or ban accounts

Our decisions may involve human or automated review.

11. Appeals

Users may appeal actions once, but final decisions remain with Christian Vine.

12. Updates

Guidelines may change as needed.