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Community Guidelines

Fostering a professional, respectful, and creative global DJ community.

1. Welcome & Purpose

Welcome to DJ.COMMUNITY, the global hub for DJs, event organizers, and music enthusiasts. Our mission is to provide a professional and supportive platform for connection, collaboration, and career growth. These guidelines are designed to ensure our community remains a safe, respectful, and constructive space for everyone. By participating, you agree to uphold these standards.

2. General Conduct

  • Respect and Professionalism: Treat all members with respect, even when you disagree. Professional conduct is expected in all interactions, from Wall and Forum posts to booking requests.
  • Inclusivity: We are a global community with diverse backgrounds. Harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.
  • Constructive Contributions: Aim to add value to the community. Share your knowledge, offer helpful feedback, and engage in discussions that elevate the art and business of DJing.

3. The Wall & Forum

  • The Wall: Each DJ's Wall is theirs to curate — a space for updates, new mixes, and gig announcements. Fans can react, but the DJ controls what stays up.
  • The Forum: Any signed-in visitor can start a thread on a DJ's Forum — asking a question or, if you're the DJ, posting an announcement. Only the DJ and the person who started the thread can reply, keeping it a direct, contained exchange rather than an open discussion board.
  • No Spamming: Do not post unsolicited advertisements or repetitive content on another DJ's Wall or Forum. Self-promotion belongs on your own profile.
  • Stay Respectful: Questions and announcements should stay on-topic and professional. DJs may delete posts or threads on their own profile at their discretion.

4. Booking Requests

DJ.COMMUNITY provides a simple, direct way for promoters and fans to reach out to a DJ about a potential booking — it is a lead-capture tool, not a booking or contract management system.

  • How It Works: A promoter fills out the "Book Me" form on a DJ's profile with event details. The request is sent directly to the DJ; there is no in-platform negotiation, contract signing, check-in, or payment tracking.
  • Everything After That Is Direct: Rates, contracts, deposits, cancellation terms, insurance, and payment are all arranged directly between the DJ and the client, outside the platform. DJ.COMMUNITY does not process payments, hold funds, mediate disputes, or verify any information exchanged.
  • Professional Communication: Respond to booking requests promptly and professionally, and represent your rates, availability, and services accurately.
  • Your Own Records: We strongly encourage using a written agreement and keeping your own documentation (invoices, contracts, confirmations) outside the platform for every booking you accept.
  • Insurance and Legal Compliance: Users are solely responsible for their own insurance, licenses, taxes, and compliance with local laws. DJ.COMMUNITY does not provide insurance coverage or verify legal compliance.
  • Disputes: DJ.COMMUNITY is not involved in and does not mediate disputes arising from a booking. Resolve issues directly with the other party, and seek legal advice if necessary.

5. Trust & Verification

DJ.COMMUNITY uses account verification and fan reviews — not a points-based reputation score — to help build trust within the community.

  • Verification: Complete email and, where applicable, identity verification to earn a verified badge on your profile. Verified profiles are generally more trusted by promoters.
  • Fan Reviews: Fans can leave a public rating and review directly on a DJ's profile. Reviews should reflect genuine experiences — do not solicit fake reviews or leave reviews for artists you have no real experience with.
  • Fair Use: Do not attempt to manipulate your public standing through fake accounts, fake reviews, or coordinated inauthentic activity. Violations may result in content removal or account suspension.

6. Content Standards

You are responsible for the content you post on your profile, blog, Wall, and Forum threads. The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Illegal content or promotion of illegal acts.
  • Pornographic or sexually explicit material.
  • Content that depicts graphic violence or encourages self-harm.
  • Harassment, threats, or personal attacks against other members.
  • Spam, phishing schemes, or malicious software.

Events and Venues:

  • Legitimate Events Only: Events must be legitimate and real. All event information including dates, times, locations, and descriptions must be accurate and truthful. Do not post fake or misleading events.
  • Accurate Venue Information: Venue information must be accurate and kept up-to-date. This includes addresses, contact information, capacity, and amenities. Regularly review and update venue details as needed.
  • Proper Authorization: Do not post events for venues or organizations without proper authorization. You must have legitimate authority to create and promote event listings.
  • Prompt Updates for Changes: If an event is cancelled, postponed, or if significant details change, you must update or remove the event listing promptly. Keeping the community informed of changes is essential for maintaining trust.
  • Proper Attribution: When sharing or promoting events created by others, provide proper attribution to the original event creator or organizer. Do not claim credit for events you did not create.

7. Intellectual Property

  • Respect Copyright: Do not post, share, or embed content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others. This includes unauthorized sharing of music, software, or sample packs.
  • Music Licensing: Be mindful of music licensing and performance rights. While we do not allow direct music file uploads, discussions about mixes and embedded content should respect copyright law.
  • Your Content: You retain ownership of the original content you post. By posting, you grant DJ.COMMUNITY a license to display it on the platform.

8. AI-Generated Content

We embrace technology, but transparency is key. If you use AI tools to significantly assist in creating content for your blog posts or DJ bio, you must disclose it. Use the "AI-Enhanced" toggle where available. This fosters trust and authenticity within the community.

9. Privacy & Safety

  • Protect Personal Information: Do not share private or confidential information about yourself or others without consent. This includes addresses, phone numbers, and private correspondence.
  • Report Abuse: If you encounter a user violating these guidelines or feel unsafe, use our reporting tools immediately.

10. Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in one or more of the following actions, at the discretion of our moderation team:

  • A formal warning.
  • Temporary or permanent removal of content.
  • Temporary suspension of account privileges.
  • Permanent account termination and ban from the platform.

11. Reporting Issues

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it. You can report specific posts, topics, or user profiles using the integrated reporting features. For general concerns, please contact our moderation team via the contact page. Your reports are confidential and help keep the community safe and professional.