Content Guidelines

Add another log on the fire, there is a place for you in our community.

Whether you want to join our team, collaborate as a partner, or contribute your creative skills, we have a place for you. Let’s join hands to create content that matters, build connections that thrive, and honor the wisdom of traditional knowledge systems. Together, let’s kindle the flame of change and reshape the future of storytelling.

Narration: Andrew D Flanagan
Role: Writer
Native Land / Region: Name Name

Narration: Andrew D Flanagan
Role: Writer
Native Land / Region: Name Name

These guidelines are designed to ensure that content on our platform aligns with our mission of empowering Indigenous voices, promoting cultural exchange, and fostering understanding. We encourage all users, whether creators, viewers, or contributors, to familiarize themselves with these guidelines to help us maintain a supportive and respectful online community.

By adhering to these guidelines, we can collectively create an environment where creativity thrives, where stories are celebrated, and where Indigenous wisdom is shared with the world. Thank you for being a part of this journey, and please take a moment to review our Content Guidelines below.

1. Respect Indigenous Cultures: Our platform is dedicated to promoting Indigenous voices and cultural exchange. Please ensure that your content is respectful of Indigenous cultures and their values. Avoid cultural appropriation, stereotypes, or offensive portrayals.

2. Authenticity and Accuracy: Share authentic stories and information. Ensure that your content is accurate and fact-based. Misleading or false information harms the credibility of the platform.

3. Respectful Language: Use respectful and inclusive language. Avoid hate speech, discrimination, or harassment of any kind. Treat all community members with kindness and respect.

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property: Respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Only share content that you have the right to use or have obtained proper permissions for.

5. Graphic or Violent Content: Do not post graphic, violent, or explicit content. This includes explicit images, hate speech, or any content that promotes harm or violence.

6. Privacy and Consent: Do not share personal information about others without their consent. Respect individuals’ privacy and seek permission when necessary.

7. Promotion and Spam: Avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming. Engage in meaningful conversations and contribute positively to the community.

8. Safety and Security: Report any harmful or inappropriate content or activities to our moderation team. Help us maintain a safe and secure platform for all users.

9. Compliance with Laws: Ensure that your content complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Illegal activities or content will not be tolerated.

10. Feedback and Suggestions: We welcome feedback and suggestions from the community. If you have concerns or ideas for improving the platform, please feel free to share them with us.

11. [Add any specific guidelines if applicable to your platform]

Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in content removal or, in severe cases, account suspension. We appreciate your commitment to maintaining a respectful and positive digital community. Thank you for being part of The VA Networks’s platform.

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The VA Network acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country
throughout the world, & their connections to land, sea, & sky.
We pay our respects to Elders past & present, & extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples on whose land we live, connect, travel, create, & love.

We celebrate the diversity of all First Nations Peoples
& their stories reflected in their unique artistic practices.
Please join us in respecting the ongoing legacy of the first artists of this country, & all countries.

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