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Code of Conduct

Effective Date: August 8, 2025
Applies to: All sites and services under Derekhtzar.com, including Beit Talmidim Ha’Derech, Ha’Derech Publishing, and Faith Forged Fitness (“we,” “our,” “the Community”).

1) Purpose & Scope

This Code exists to keep our community respectful, safe, and aligned with our values. It applies to all spaces (public posts, comments, private messages/DMs, profiles, events, and support interactions) and to all participants (members, customers, coaches, moderators, and guests).

2) Core Values

  • Kavod (Honor/Respect): Treat every person with dignity.

  • Shalom (Peace): Build up; don’t tear down.

  • Emet (Truth/Integrity): Be honest, accurate, and fair.

  • Kedushah (Holiness/Reverence): Keep discourse clean and reverent.

3) Age Requirement

  • 18+ only. No accounts, content, or participation by minors. If we learn someone is under 18, the account will be removed.

4) Zero-Tolerance Prohibitions

  • Bullying & Harassment: No insults, name-calling, dog-piling, stalking, or coordinated harassment.

  • Hate Speech & Bigotry: Absolutely no antisemitism (slurs, stereotypes, Holocaust denial, demonization of Jews/Judaism), and no hatred or dehumanization toward any protected group (including, but not limited to, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, sex, gender, or age).

  • Threats & Incitement: No threats of violence, intimidation, doxxing, or encouraging self-harm or harm to others.

  • Sexual Content & Lewdness: No pornography, explicit sexual content, or sexual harassment.

  • Foul/Profane Language: Keep language clean; profanity, vulgarity, and euphemized slurs are prohibited.

  • Blasphemy & Irreverence: No desecration or mockery of the Divine Name (Shem), sacred texts, or holy concepts. Use reverent language for Adonai/Elohim and sacred terms.

  • Illegal Activity: No solicitation, instructions, or celebration of illegal acts.

5) Respectful Discourse (Religious & Theological)

  • Disagree without disrespect. Attack ideas, not people.

  • No trolling, baiting, or “gotcha” debating.

  • Cite sources when making strong claims; avoid misquoting Scripture or sources.

6) Health & Fitness Spaces (Faith Forged Fitness)

  • No medical claims: Health and fitness content is informational only. Always consult a licensed professional.

  • No dangerous advice: Posts promoting unsafe practices, crash diets, steroids, or self-harm are prohibited.

  • Privacy: Do not share someone else’s measurements, health details, or photos without explicit permission.

7) Privacy & Safety

  • No Doxxing: Don’t publish or threaten to publish private info (addresses, phone numbers, emails, workplaces).

  • Impersonation & Misrepresentation: Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not (leaders, staff, brands).

  • Screenshots/Recordings: Do not share private community content externally without clear permission.

  • Spam & Advertising: No unsolicited ads, MLM pitches, affiliate links, or mass-DMs. Limited, pre-approved promotions only (written permission required).

8) Content Standards

  • Accuracy: Don’t share fabricated quotes, edited screenshots, or deceptive media.

  • Copyright/IP: Share only what you own or have permission to post. Properly attribute quotations and images.

  • Formatting & Placement: Post in the correct forum/category; keep titles clear; avoid SHOUTING and emoji spam.

9) Platform & Hosting Notes

  • The site runs on Wix. Some moderation, uptime, or logging is affected by Wix systems and policies. Users must follow Wix’s Terms and policies where applicable.

10) Reporting & Moderator Actions

How to report:

  • Use in-site report tools (if available) and/or email j_i_roe@yahoo.com with links, screenshots, and timestamps.

Enforcement ladder (typical):

  1. Informal nudge (minor issues)

  2. Official warning (logged)

  3. Content removal (post/comment/DM)

  4. Mute/limited posting (24–72 hours, or longer)

  5. Suspension (7–30 days)

  6. Permanent ban (account + alternate accounts)

Zero-tolerance fast-track: Severe violations (e.g., threats, antisemitism, doxxing, explicit content, egregious blasphemy, or coordinated harassment) may jump directly to suspension or permanent ban without warning.

Cross-service enforcement: Actions may apply across all Derekhtzar.com services (Beit Talmidim Ha’Derech, Ha’Derech Publishing, Faith Forged Fitness).

11) Appeals

  • You may appeal a moderation action within 7 days by emailing j_i_roe@yahoo.com.

  • Include your username, the action taken, and your concise explanation.

  • Appeals are reviewed in good faith; decisions are final.

12) Examples (Non-Exhaustive)

Not allowed:

  • “You people should have been wiped out”—antisemitic hate.

  • Posting someone’s home address after an argument—doxxing.

  • “Drink only water for 7 days, you’ll be fine”—dangerous health advice.

  • “LOL @ ‘God’”—mockery of sacred Names; profane references to the Divine.

  • “Buy my program DM me $$$”—spam/unsolicited sales.

  • Profanity-laced rants, sexual innuendo, NSFW images.

Allowed:

  • Firm, respectful disagreement with cited sources.

  • Sharing personal testimony with sensitivity and consent.

  • Evidence-based fitness tips with “not medical advice” clarity.

  • Robust debate that remains civil and reverent.

13) Consequences for Evasion

  • Ban evasion (alt accounts, VPN hopping to harass) → Immediate permanent ban.

  • Coordinated harassment from off-platform → treated as on-platform misconduct.

14) Changes to this Code

We may revise this Code. The latest version will be posted with an updated Effective Date. Continued participation = acceptance.

15) Contact

Questions or reports: j_i_roe@yahoo.com
Website: https://derekhtzar.com

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