Community Guidelines

1. Purpose of Netch

Netch is designed for intentional, respectful, one-to-one professional networking.

Our goal is to help professionals connect through meaningful conversations, not mass outreach, spam, or aggressive selling.

These Community Guidelines explain what behavior is expected on Netch and what is not allowed. By using Netch, you agree to follow these Guidelines in addition to our Terms & Conditions.

2. What Netch Is (and Is Not)

Netch IS:

• A place for professional, one-to-one conversations
• Built on mutual interest and clear intent
• Designed for calm, respectful networking

Netch IS NOT:

• A lead generation tool
• A cold outreach platform
• A mass messaging or spam channel
• A sales funnel or scraping tool
• A dating or social app

3. Expected Behavior

We expect all users to:

• Be respectful and professional at all times
• Honor scheduled meetings and commitments
• Communicate with clarity and honesty
• Respect others' time and boundaries
• Use the platform for genuine professional networking

4. Prohibited Behavior

The following behaviors are not allowed on Netch and may result in moderation actions.

4.1 Spam and Unsolicited Selling

Including, but not limited to:

• Pitching products or services immediately after matching
• Copy-paste messages sent to multiple users
• Using Netch primarily to sell, recruit, or promote
• Redirecting users to funnels, landing pages, or external sales flows

Netch is not a marketplace or sales channel.

4.2 Misrepresentation

• False or misleading profile information
• Pretending to represent a company, role, or opportunity you do not have
• Hiding commercial intent

4.3 Disrespectful or Inappropriate Conduct

• Harassment, intimidation, or aggressive behavior
• Discriminatory language or hate speech
• Sexual or inappropriate messages
• Any behavior that makes others uncomfortable

4.4 No-Shows and Repeated Cancellations

Failing to attend scheduled meetings without notice, or repeatedly canceling at the last minute, disrupts the experience for others and may result in moderation actions.

4.5 Circumventing Platform Safeguards

• Attempting to bypass matching rules
• Creating multiple accounts
• Using automation, bots, or scraping tools

5. Reporting Violations

Users can report behavior that violates these Guidelines. Reports may be submitted for:

• Spam or selling behavior
• No-shows
• Disrespectful conduct
• Any violation of these Guidelines or the Terms

Providing additional context in reports helps us review cases more accurately.

6. Moderation and Enforcement

Netch reserves the right to take moderation actions, including:

• Warnings
• Temporary feature limitations
• Temporary suspensions (e.g. 60 days)
• Permanent account removal

Moderation decisions may be based on:

• User reports
• Repeated patterns of behavior
• Automated safety signals
• Internal review

7. Transparency and Appeals

While we aim to be fair and consistent:

• Not all moderation decisions include detailed explanations
• Internal criteria and thresholds are not publicly disclosed
• In some cases, users may contact support to request a review

Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and reinstatement is not guaranteed.

8. Responsibility for Meetings and Interactions

• Meetings are arranged between users directly
• Netch does not record or monitor meetings
• Users are responsible for their conduct during and after meetings

Professional judgment and discretion remain the responsibility of each user.

9. Updates to These Guidelines

These Community Guidelines may be updated over time to reflect changes in the platform or emerging behaviors. Continued use of Netch constitutes acceptance of the updated Guidelines.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Guidelines or wish to report an issue:

Email: info@netch.pro
Company: Netch