Community Guidelines

Effective Date: February 9, 2026

Lockd In is built on the belief that we achieve more when we hold each other accountable. These Community Guidelines exist to foster a positive, supportive, and respectful environment where every member can pursue their goals with confidence. By using Lockd In, you agree to follow these guidelines.

1. Purpose

These guidelines are designed to maintain Lockd In as a positive accountability environment where members feel safe, respected, and motivated. We want every Crew to be a place where people can be honest about their progress, support one another, and grow together.

2. Expected Behaviour

2.1 Respectful Communication

• Treat all Crew members with respect and courtesy
• Use constructive and encouraging language when providing feedback
• Be mindful of cultural differences and diverse perspectives
• Disagree respectfully and avoid personal attacks

2.2 Honest Check-Ins

• Report your progress honestly and accurately
• Acknowledge setbacks openly rather than fabricating progress
• Celebrate genuine achievements, both yours and your Crew members'

2.3 Supportive Feedback

• Offer encouragement and support to Crew members
• Provide feedback that is helpful and actionable
• Recognise effort and progress, not just outcomes

2.4 Constructive Accountability

• Hold each other accountable in a positive and motivating way
• Focus on helping Crew members improve, not shaming them
• Respect that everyone has different paces and circumstances

3. Prohibited Content and Behaviour

3.1 Harassment and Bullying

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Threatening, intimidating, or humiliating other users
• Persistent unwanted contact or communication
• Targeting individuals with repeated negative or hostile behaviour
• Using accountability mechanisms to bully or shame others

3.2 Hate Speech

Content that promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic is not tolerated.

3.3 Explicit or Inappropriate Content

• Sexually explicit content, nudity, or pornography
• Graphic violence or disturbing imagery
• Content promoting illegal activities, drug use, or self-harm

3.4 Spam and Misleading Content

• Unsolicited commercial messages or advertising
• Repetitive or irrelevant content designed to disrupt the community
• Phishing, scams, or deceptive links

3.5 False Information

• Deliberately spreading misinformation or fake content
• Impersonating other users or organisations
• Fabricating check-ins, progress, or achievements to deceive Crew members

3.6 Privacy Violations

• Sharing personal information of other users without their consent (including real names, addresses, phone numbers, or photos)
• Screenshotting or sharing private Crew conversations outside the Crew without permission
• Doxxing or attempting to identify anonymous users

4. Crew Conduct

4.1 Honour Financial Commitments

• If your Crew uses financial stakes, honour the commitments you have agreed to
• Do not attempt to manipulate or circumvent the financial accountability system
• Resolve payment-related disagreements respectfully within your Crew

4.2 Respect Crew Rules

• Follow the rules and guidelines established by your Crew admin
• Participate actively in Crew activities and scheduled check-ins
• Notify your Crew if you need to take a break or reduce participation

4.3 Participate in Good Faith

• Join Crews with genuine intent to participate and contribute
• Do not join Crews solely to disrupt, troll, or exploit other members
• Be reliable and follow through on commitments made to your Crew

5. Photo and Content Standards

When uploading photos or creating content on Lockd In:

• Only share photos and content that you own or have permission to use
• Ensure photos are relevant to your goals, check-ins, or Crew activities
• Do not upload photos containing explicit, violent, or offensive material
• Do not share photos of other people without their consent
• Avoid including sensitive personal information in photos (such as addresses, financial details, or identification documents)

6. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behaviour that violates these Community Guidelines, please report it to us:

• Email: Support@lockdin.com.au

When reporting, please include:

• A description of the violation
• The name or username of the individual involved (if applicable)
• Any relevant screenshots or evidence
• The date and time of the incident

All reports are reviewed confidentially. We will never reveal the identity of the reporter to the reported user without consent.

7. Enforcement

Violations of these Community Guidelines may result in the following actions, depending on the severity and frequency of the violation:

7.1 Warning

A formal warning will be issued for minor or first-time violations. The user will be informed of the specific guideline they violated and expected to correct their behaviour.

7.2 Content Removal

Content that violates these guidelines may be removed without prior notice. The user will be notified of the removal and the reason.

7.3 Temporary Suspension

Repeated or serious violations may result in a temporary suspension of the user's account. During suspension, the user will be unable to access the Service.

7.4 Permanent Ban

Severe violations, ongoing pattern of misconduct, or failure to comply after previous enforcement actions may result in a permanent ban from Lockd In. Banned users will have their accounts terminated and data deleted in accordance with our Data Deletion Policy.

8. Appeals Process

If you believe an enforcement action was taken in error, you have the right to appeal:

• Send an email to Support@lockdin.com.au with the subject line "Enforcement Appeal"
• Include your account email, a description of the enforcement action, and your reason for appealing
• Appeals will be reviewed within 14 business days
• You will receive a written response with the outcome of your appeal
• The decision on the appeal is final

9. Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these Community Guidelines from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting an updated version within the app. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised guidelines.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Community Guidelines, please contact us:

• Email: Support@lockdin.com.au
• Website: lockdin.com.au