Versus Community Guidelines

Version: 2.0.0
Last Updated: 16 September 2026

These guidelines are part of the Versus Terms of Use, published by Raedacon Labs (Pty) Ltd.

Welcome to Versus!

Versus is a community where people come together to vote on comparisons and share their opinions. These Community Guidelines help ensure Versus remains a positive, respectful, and engaging space for everyone.

By using Versus, you agree to follow these guidelines.

1. Core Principles

Be Respectful

• Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
• Respect differing opinions and preferences
• Disagree constructively without personal attacks
• Consider the diverse backgrounds and perspectives in our community

Be Authentic

• Use your real identity or a consistent username
• Don't impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Take responsibility for your votes and submissions
• Be honest in your engagement with the community

Be Positive

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Encourage healthy debate and discussion
• Support quality contributions from other users
• Help new members understand how the App works

2. Voting Guidelines

Fair Voting

✅ DO:

• Vote based on your genuine preference or opinion
• Take time to consider both options before voting
• Vote once per comparison
• Change your vote if you change your mind (where allowed)

❌ DON'T:

• Use bots, scripts, or automation to vote
• Create multiple accounts to vote multiple times
• Coordinate with others to manipulate voting results
• Vote randomly without considering the options

Voting Integrity

• Your vote matters—make it count!
• Vote totals are public; who voted for what is not
• Gaming the leaderboard through vote manipulation will result in account suspension
• Win counts reflect voting with the majority (>50%) for entertainment purposes only

3. Suggestion Submission Guidelines

What Makes a Great Suggestion

✅ Good Suggestions:

• Clear, concise comparison titles (e.g., "Coffee vs Tea," "Summer vs Winter")
• Balanced options with no obvious bias
• Topics that are interesting, relatable, or thought-provoking
• Appropriate for a general audience
• Original ideas not already in the system

❌ Poor Suggestions:

• Offensive, inappropriate, or sensitive topics
• Comparisons promoting hate, violence, or discrimination
• Personal attacks or callouts of specific individuals
• Spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Duplicate or near-duplicate comparisons
• Unintelligible or nonsensical comparisons

Submission Process

1. Check for duplicates before submitting a new comparison
2. Use clear titles for both sides (e.g., "Side A" vs "Side B")
3. Wait for admin approval before your suggestion appears publicly
4. Accept feedback if your suggestion is rejected
5. Learn and improve from rejected submissions

Categories

• Choose the most appropriate category for your comparison
• Use "Other" only when no specific category fits
• Avoid cross-posting the same comparison to multiple categories

4. Prohibited Content

Never Post or Submit:

Illegal Content

• Content that breaks the law where you live or in South Africa
• Copyright or trademark infringement
• Stolen or leaked private information
• Illegal goods, services, or activities

Hateful Content

• Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
• Content promoting violence, discrimination, or harassment
• Slurs, derogatory terms, or offensive language
• Symbols or imagery associated with hate groups

Harmful Content

• Violence or gore (graphic imagery or descriptions)
• Self-harm or suicide promotion
• Dangerous activities or challenges
• Bullying, harassment, or threats
• Child exploitation or endangerment (zero tolerance)

Sexual Content

• Sexually explicit material or pornography
• Sexual solicitation or advances
• Content sexualizing minors
• Unwanted sexual attention or comments

Misleading Content

• Misinformation or deliberately false information
• Impersonation of others (individuals, brands, organizations)
• Phishing, scams, or fraudulent schemes
• Malware, viruses, or malicious links

Spam and Manipulation

• Repetitive, unsolicited, or bulk submissions
• Vote manipulation or coordinated inauthentic behavior
• Fake engagement or artificial inflation of statistics
• Commercial spam or unauthorized advertising

Privacy Violations

• Sharing someone's personal information without consent (doxxing)
• Private conversations, images, or videos shared without permission
• Invasion of privacy or stalking behavior

5. Leaderboard Conduct

Participation

• Leaderboards are for fun and friendly competition
• Rankings are based on votes cast, suggestions submitted, and voting accuracy (wins)
• Only users with set usernames appear on public leaderboards
• Anonymous/guest users are excluded from rankings

Fair Play

✅ DO:

• Participate genuinely and consistently
• Celebrate your achievements and milestones
• Congratulate top-ranked users
• Use the leaderboard as motivation to engage

❌ DON'T:

• Manipulate votes or stats to climb rankings artificially
• Create multiple accounts to boost your position
• Harass or belittle users based on their leaderboard rank
• Take leaderboard rankings too seriously—it's meant to be fun!

Consequences of Cheating

• Vote invalidation
• Leaderboard removal
• Statistics reset
• Account suspension or permanent ban

6. Username and Profile Guidelines

Username Requirements

• Must not impersonate real people, brands, or entities
• Must not contain offensive, hateful, or inappropriate language
• Must not include personal information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)
• Should be appropriate for all ages
• One username per user (no frequent changes to avoid detection)

Profile Information

• Avatars are generated in the App; choose one that is not offensive
• Display names should follow username guidelines
• Email addresses are never displayed publicly

7. Respectful Interactions

While Versus focuses on voting rather than direct messaging, interactions still occur through shared participation:

Be Considerate

• Understand that people have different tastes and opinions
• Don't take voting results personally
• Remember that diversity of opinion makes the App interesting
• If you see something offensive, report it rather than engaging

No Harassment

• Don't target specific users with offensive suggestions
• Don't create comparisons designed to mock or belittle others
• Don't use the App to settle personal disputes
• Respect the privacy and dignity of all users

8. Reporting Violations

How to Report

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

1. In the App
   • Use Report in a comparison's menu
2. By email (comments, usernames, suggestions or anything else)
   • Send details to: support@raedaconlabs.com
   • Include: username, comparison title, description of violation
3. Emergency Situations
   • For immediate safety concerns or illegal activity, contact local authorities first
   • Then email us at support@raedaconlabs.com with "Urgent" in the subject

What to Include

• Specific details about the violation
• Username of the violator (if applicable)
• Screenshots or evidence (if available)
• Link or title of the comparison in question

False Reports

• Do not abuse the reporting system
• False or malicious reports may result in action against your account
• Reporting is for genuine violations, not disagreements

9. Enforcement Actions

Blocked Content and Warnings

• Text you submit (comments, suggestions, usernames, categories) is checked automatically
• Text that breaks these guidelines is blocked, recorded, and counts as a violation
• You'll see a warning in the App explaining why

Content Removal

• Violating submissions will be rejected or removed

Temporary Suspension

• Repeated violations automatically suspend you from creating content
• Duration depends on the number and severity of violations (24 hours, 7 days or 30 days)
• The App shows the reason and when the suspension ends

Permanent Ban

• Severe violations or repeated offenses result in permanent account termination
• Examples: child endangerment, serious harassment, persistent rule-breaking
• A ban can also apply to the device used
• Bans are generally not reversible

Appeals

• If you believe an action was taken in error, you may appeal
• Use Submit Appeal on the notice in the App, or email support@raedaconlabs.com
• Include your username, the action taken, and your explanation

10. Admin Discretion

Review Process

• All submitted comparisons are reviewed by admins before going live
• Admins may reject or modify suggestions to comply with guidelines
• Decisions are final but you may resubmit improved versions

Edge Cases

• Admins have discretion in interpreting these guidelines
• Context matters—some situations are nuanced
• We strive for consistency but reserve the right to make judgment calls
• Community safety takes priority over individual expression

11. Changes to Guidelines

• We may update these guidelines as the community evolves
• Material changes will be announced through in-app notifications
• Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance
• Check back periodically for updates

12. Additional Resources

Help & Support

• Email Support: support@raedaconlabs.com
• Terms of Use: https://www.raedaconlabs.com/apps/versus/terms
• Privacy Policy: https://www.raedaconlabs.com/apps/versus/privacy-policy

Best Practices

• Think before you submit: Ask yourself if this comparison is appropriate and interesting
• Vote authentically: Your genuine preferences make the App better
• Be a good community member: Report violations, support quality content
• Have fun! Versus is meant to be enjoyable and entertaining

13. Final Note

Versus is a community-driven platform. The experience depends on the quality of contributions from users like you. By following these guidelines, you help create a positive, engaging, and respectful environment for everyone.

Thank you for being part of the Versus community!

Contact Us

Questions, reports or urgent safety concerns:
Raedacon Labs (Pty) Ltd · support@raedaconlabs.com