Community Guidelines

Welcome to BENCH

Our mission is to empower sports creators and fans while fostering a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment. These Community Guidelines outline the expectations for participation on BENCH. By using our platform, you agree to abide by these rules.

1. Respect and Anti-Harassment

Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. This includes targeted insults, bullying, stalking, doxxing, and hate speech. All creators and fans must engage respectfully.

2. Prohibited Illegal Activities

Do not engage in or promote illegal activities, including drug use, hacking, or piracy. Violators may face account suspension or legal action.

3. Safety and Security

Protect personal and community safety by avoiding harmful actions such as sharing personal information or issuing threats.

4. Youth Safety

Creators must ensure the safety of minors by avoiding exploitative or abusive content. Violations will result in severe penalties.

5. Sexual Violence and Exploitation

Zero tolerance for sexual violence, exploitation, or non-consensual explicit content. Serious offenses will be reported to authorities.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Respect copyrights and trademarks. Do not upload content you do not own or have permission to use.

7. Share Sports-Appropriate Content

Content must be sports-related. Avoid explicit, violent, or inflammatory non-sports content.

8. Content Labeling

Label sensitive or mature content appropriately. Transparency builds trust with your audience.

9. Reporting Violations

Report violations to help maintain community standards. Actions will range from warnings to permanent bans.

10. Commitment to Community

Engage respectfully and promote fair play, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.

11. Competitive Integrity

Avoid cheating or compromising the integrity of sports or eSports. Fair play is central to our community.

12. Accurate Representation of Sports

Content must not misrepresent sports events, teams, or outcomes. Satire must be clearly labeled.

13. Fan Engagement and Interaction

Avoid deceptive tactics and foster healthy fan interactions without toxicity.

14. Sports Betting and Gambling

Comply with local regulations and disclose risks associated with sports betting.

15. Highlighting Inclusivity in Sports

Celebrate diversity in sports content, respecting all athletes and communities.

16. Event Coverage and Broadcasting Rights

Only share event footage if you have legal rights to do so. Unauthorized broadcasting is prohibited.

17. Encouraging Healthy Sports Practices

Promote safe participation and accurate training information.

18. Sports Equipment and Product Endorsements

Be transparent about sponsorships and avoid promoting unsafe products.

19. Environmental Responsibility

Respect natural spaces and avoid promoting harmful environmental practices.

20. Handling Historical or Sensitive Topics in Sports

Approach sensitive topics with care and avoid sensationalism.

Thank You

Thank you for helping us build a safe, inclusive, and exciting space for sports creators and fans. For more details, refer to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Need help? Contact support@jointhebench.com.

Last updated: 7/11/2025