Community Guidelines

Bourbon Buddy is built on mutual respect, shared passion, and responsible enjoyment. These guidelines help maintain a welcoming environment for all members.

Our Core Values

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Inclusivity

Welcome all bourbon enthusiasts regardless of experience level

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Education

Share knowledge and help others learn about bourbon

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Integrity

Be honest and transparent in all interactions

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Responsibility

Promote safe and legal bourbon enjoyment

Community Standards

Respect & Civility

Treat all members with respect and kindness

Do's

  • •Be courteous in all interactions
  • •Welcome newcomers to the community
  • •Appreciate diverse opinions and tastes
  • •Give constructive feedback

Don'ts

  • •Personal attacks or harassment
  • •Discriminatory language or behavior
  • •Trolling or inflammatory comments
  • •Shaming others for their preferences

Content Standards

Keep content relevant and appropriate

Do's

  • •Share genuine experiences and reviews
  • •Post high-quality photos and videos
  • •Provide helpful tasting notes
  • •Credit sources and creators

Don'ts

  • •Spam or repetitive content
  • •Misleading or false information
  • •Inappropriate or offensive material
  • •Excessive self-promotion

Safety & Legal

Follow all laws and prioritize safety

Do's

  • •Drink responsibly and in moderation
  • •Follow local laws and regulations
  • •Verify age requirements (21+)
  • •Report suspicious activity

Don'ts

  • •Promote excessive consumption
  • •Share content involving minors
  • •Facilitate illegal sales or trades
  • •Encourage dangerous behavior

Trading & Commerce

Honest and legal trading practices

Do's

  • •Be transparent about bottle conditions
  • •Honor agreed-upon trades
  • •Use secure payment methods
  • •Check local shipping laws

Don'ts

  • •Misrepresent bottle authenticity
  • •Engage in price gouging
  • •Ship to prohibited areas
  • •Scam or defraud others

Enforcement

We take violations seriously and enforce our guidelines consistently. Actions are taken based on severity and frequency of violations.

Warning

First-time minor violations

Consequence: Educational message and content removal

Temporary Suspension

Repeated violations or moderate offenses

Consequence: 7-30 day account suspension

Permanent Ban

Severe violations or multiple suspensions

Consequence: Permanent account termination

Help Keep Our Community Safe

If you see content or behavior that violates our guidelines, please report it. All reports are reviewed promptly and kept confidential.

These guidelines are subject to change. Last updated: January 2025

Questions? Contact us at support@bourbonbuddy.live