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This is a translation for your convenience. Only the German version is legally binding.
Yachad is made for real meetings: with friends, in groups and in churches. So that everyone feels at home, these guidelines apply. They form part of the terms of use.
Respect, even when we believe differently
Christians don’t all believe the same. Different views on doctrine, worship or questions of life have their place in Yachad, as do honest questions and doubts.
Moderation is about behaviour, not belief: I step in for harassment, hate, danger, spam or fraud, not for a different theology.
What is not allowed
- harassment, bullying, stalking and repeated attempts at contact after someone has said no
- hate and degradation, for example because of denomination, religion, origin, skin colour, gender, sexual orientation or disability
- threats, calls for violence and glorification of violence
- sexual content and sexual advances the other person does not want; towards teenagers, without exception
- spam, advertising, chain letters and requests to transfer or donate money
- fraud and pretending to be someone else, including a church or a person from a church
- publishing other people’s private information, such as addresses, phone numbers or photos without consent
- content that violates Swiss law
- an account if you are under 16
Protecting teenagers
Yachad is for people aged 16 and over. Until 18 stricter rules apply: teenagers are only partly visible to adults, and adults can only send them requests or invitations if there is a shared connection, such as mutual friends or the same church, if the church has approved both memberships.
If you deal with teenagers as an adult, for example in a youth group, follow the safeguarding policy of your church or association. Don’t invite teenagers to your home on their own.
If you suspect that someone is pressuring teenagers, or that a person is under 16, report it. I review such reports with priority.
When someone is in distress
If someone writes that they are in a very bad way, or you are worried about a person, report them with the category “Person needs help”. Yachad does not replace help in an emergency, though.
Meeting safely
Plans are meant for real meetings. Only give an exact address in plans where you know who is coming. If you meet people for the first time, it is best to meet in a public place or together with friends.
Reporting and blocking
You can report people, plans, groups, comments, photos, churches and events, with these categories: spam, harassment, hate, sexual content, violence, endangering teenagers, person needs help, impersonation, under 16 and other. The reported person does not find out who reported them.
If you block someone, they no longer see your profile content, RSVPs and plans, and your friendship ends.
What happens after a violation
Depending on severity, I hide content, issue a warning or suspend an account temporarily or permanently. For serious violations, for example towards teenagers, I suspend immediately. I may report criminal content to the authorities.
I inform the person affected about every decision with a statement of reasons. If you disagree, reply to the email with the decision or write to levi@grossenbacher.net.