Community, Forum, and Chat Rules — DoggyRadar

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Document Version: 4.0.0

1. Purpose and Scope

1. These rules govern user conduct and communication on the public forum and in private and group chat within DoggyRadar.
2. The community aims to foster responsible dog care, neighborhood trust, and mutual assistance during walks and safety incidents.

2. Prohibited Conduct and Content

1. Harassment, hate speech, threats, stalking, and discrimination.
2. Encouraging violence or animal cruelty.
3. Doxxing, sharing private addresses, or precise locations of individuals without consent.
4. Spam, commercial advertising, malware, or phishing links.
5. Sexually explicit or inappropriate content for minors.

3. Chat Security Architecture

1. No End-to-End Encryption (E2EE):

• Chat messages are protected with TLS in transit and encrypted with AES-256-GCM at rest on the server.
• The service does not use end-to-end encryption (E2EE) — the backend processes message contents for delivery, synchronization, and safety moderation.

1. Minor Protection:

• Accounts for users under 16 are subject to chat restrictions in accordance with Child Safety Standards.

4. Moderation, Reporting, and Digital Services Act (DSA Art. 14)

1. Moderation Principles:

• The Service Provider moderates content based on community reports and administrative human review. No fully automated content bans are executed without human oversight.

1. Remedial Measures:

• Violations may result in content removal, temporary chat/forum restrictions, or account termination.

1. Notice and Action:

• Users may report illegal content or safety violations via the in-app general safety report module or by emailing office@doggyradar.com with relevant details.

1. Appeals:

• Inquiries or appeals regarding moderation decisions may be sent to office@doggyradar.com.