OnlineCourseHost.com Toxic Content Guidelines
Introduction
At OnlineCourseHost.com, we prioritize a safe and respectful learning environment for all users, including both creators and students.
We have established clear guidelines that define toxic or prohibited content on our platform. This document is essential for creators to understand and ensure compliance with these standards.
What is Toxic Content?
Toxic content refers to any material that is harmful, discriminatory, illegal, or inappropriate, which could negatively impact the learning experience of students or the community. Our guidelines aim to protect the integrity of our platform and the well-being of our users.
Categories of Prohibited Content
1. Illegal Content
Any content that violates applicable laws in the jurisdictions where you operate or conduct business is strictly prohibited.
Examples: Content promoting illegal activities, such as hacking tutorials or the distribution of counterfeit materials.
2. Discriminatory Content
Content that promotes hate, discrimination, or prejudice against any individual or group based on race, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Examples: Racist or sexist materials, or content inciting violence against a particular group.
3. Harassment and Bullying
Content that harasses, bullies, or intimidates individuals or encourages others to do so.
Examples: Personal attacks, threats, or doxing (publishing private information without consent).
4. Deceptive or Misinformative Content
Any content that intentionally deceives or misleads students or misrepresents course details.
Examples: False claims about course outcomes, and distributing incorrect medical advice.
5. Violence and Dangerous Activities
Material that promotes, glorifies, or uses violence or encourages dangerous or harmful behaviors.
Examples: Tutorials on creating weapons or bombs, and content glorifying self-harm.
6. Exploitative Content
Content that exploits individuals, particularly minors, or sexually depicts them.
Examples: Child exploitation materials, and unauthorized recordings of individuals.
7. Pornography
Explicit content created for sexual gratification is not permitted.
Examples: Pornographic videos or images, fictional depictions of sexual acts.
8. Spam and Fraudulent Activities
Unsolicited content or activities designed to deceive or defraud users.
Examples: Phishing schemes, pyramids or Ponzi schemes.
9. Medical, Financial or Legal advise from non professionals
Any content that aims at giving medical, financial or legal advise to a student, but that is given by a creator that does not have the standard required professional qualifications and expertise to do so.
Examples: a course teaching how to make financial decisions based on numerology, medical advice given by an astrologist, controversial medical practices not properly supported by evidence and of doubtful results given by non medical professionals, etc.
Consequences of Violating Content Guidelines
The content published on the platform is regularly evaluated for toxicity, and we have a policy of allowing a maximum of 3 warnings within 6 months.
Creators who violate these content guidelines may be subject to the following actions:
- The problematic content can get unpublished
- Removal of the problematic content
- Suspension or termination of their account
For more information about the Toxicity Checker please read here.
Reporting Toxic Content
If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately by contacting us at helpdesk@onlinecoursehost.com.
Include the URL where the content was found and a brief description of the issue.
Conclusion
Adhering to these guidelines helps OnlineCourseHost.com maintain a positive, inclusive, and trustworthy learning environment. If you have questions regarding specific content or need further clarification, please reach out to our support team for assistance.
Thank you for helping us keep OnlineCourseHost.com a safe and enriching platform for all users.