Susan's Place: Community Guidelines and Terms of Service
Welcome to Susan's Place, a vibrant community for transgender and non-binary individuals, our families, and our allies. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that is respectful, informative, and inclusive.
Before you begin to explore our website and services, we want to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of the rules and guidelines that govern our platform.
Our Terms of Service (TOS) outlines the terms and conditions that apply to your use of our website. We encourage you to carefully read and familiarize yourself with the TOS to ensure a positive and respectful experience for all members of our community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our support team. Thank you for being a part of our community!
Respect and Inclusivity:
Treat others with respect and kindness: Engage in conversations with empathy and understanding. Acknowledge different perspectives and experiences. Avoid aggressive or dismissive language, and strive to create a supportive atmosphere where every member feels valued and heard. — [TOS 1]
Avoid discriminatory language, hate speech, and personal attacks: Our community is no place for bigotry or harassment. Respect diverse identities and backgrounds. Refrain from using language that marginalizes, threatens, or demeans any individual or group. — [TOS 2]
Discuss sensitive topics like religion and sexuality only within designated forums: These topics often require a nuanced approach. Designated forums provide a safe space for these discussions, ensuring that they're held in an environment that respects everyone's comfort and beliefs. — [TOS 3]
Content requirements:
Post content that is appropriate and not harmful: Ensure your contributions are constructive and not offensive. Avoid sharing content that could be distressing or harmful to others, such as graphic images or triggering stories, without content warnings. Please remember, this is an all-ages appropriate website. — [TOS 4]
Share personal information cautiously; using aliases is recommended for privacy: Protect your privacy online. Consider using pseudonyms or aliases, especially when discussing sensitive topics. Remember, the information you share can be seen by a wide audience. — [TOS 5]
Discussing hormone replacement therapy responsibly: Offer support and share experiences, but avoid giving medical advice. Encourage seeking professional medical guidance, especially for topics as serious as hormone therapy. — [TOS 6]
Website and Forum Conduct:
Refrain from promoting external websites, except when permitted: To maintain the focus of our community, unsolicited advertising or promotion of external websites is generally not allowed, unless it's relevant and approved. — [TOS 7]
Avoid posting the same content in multiple forums: To keep the forums organized and discussions relevant, please post your content in the most appropriate forum and avoid duplicating posts across different sections. — [TOS 8]
Personal ads or explicit content are not allowed on the forum. Our community focuses on support and information sharing, not dating or explicit content. Keep discussions and shared content appropriate for all members. — [TOS 9]
Community Interaction
Please address disputes with other members, or policy concerns privately with the site staff. If you have any concerns or disagreements with policies or members, please resolve these matters privately with the moderators or administrators, rather than airing them publicly. — [TOS 10]
Understand that posting is a privilege, subject to moderation: Our platform is a curated space. The ability to post and share is a privilege that comes with the responsibility to adhere to our guidelines. Content may be moderated to ensure it aligns with community standards. — [TOS 11]
Report rule violations to the moderators: If you witness behavior or content that violates our guidelines, please report it to the moderators. This helps us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. — [TOS 12]
Suicide Prevention and Support Resources
Seeking help is a courageous step toward well-being. At Susan's Place, we understand the importance of mental health support, especially for the transgender and non-binary community. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, here are some dedicated organizations ready to help:
The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org)
Specialized support for LGBTQ youth.
Helpline (24/7): 1-866-488-7386.
Text and Chat: The Trevor Project chat (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/) or text START to 678-678.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/)
Nationwide, free, and confidential support for those in crisis, available 24/7.
Helpline (24/7): Call #988, text #988.
Text and Chat: Chat online (https://988lifeline.org/chat). Haz clic aquí para el chat en español (https://988lifeline.org/es/chat/).
Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/)
A grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit organization for the trans community.
Helpline (24/7): 1-877-565-8860.
Website: Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/)
Remember, you are not alone, and there are people ready to support you.
Content Licensing Policy
When you contribute to Susan's Place through articles, images, photographs, forum posts, personal messages, and email communications to staff, you grant us a comprehensive, worldwide, royalty-free license. This license, which includes the rights to use, copy, publicly display, distribute, and create derivative works from your submissions, is assignable, sub-licensable, and transferable. It extends to all existing media formats, and those that may be developed in the future.
This agreement encompasses all intellectual property rights associated with your submissions. By submitting content, you relinquish any expectation of privacy. Susan's Place, its successors, affiliates, and assigns, are authorized to use your content for promotion, curation, transformation, translation, and redistribution across various media platforms.
The website's owner, along with successors and affiliates, reserves the right to use, modify, or remove content under this license at their discretion, always ensuring proper attribution as per our standards.
Agreement to Follow These Terms of Service:
By accessing and using Susan's Place, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to our Terms of Service, Membership Agreement, and Content Licensing Policy. This agreement is ongoing and applies throughout the duration of your use of our services.
Please note, being unaware of the requirement of these policies does not exempt you from the obligation to comply with their requirements. If you do not agree with these terms, we advise you to discontinue the use of Susan's Place immediately.