Code of Conduct
Our shared commitment to respect, integrity, and purpose
Our Mission
The Athlete Network exists to reimagine social media for sport—creating a safe, purpose-driven platform where athletes find everything they need to progress, coaches build trusted profiles and monetize their expertise, and clubs engage members authentically.
We believe in real people, real progress, and real pathways—not endless scrolls, not noise, not exploitation.
Community Values
✓ Respect
Treat all members with dignity, regardless of skill level, background, or identity.
✓ Integrity
Be honest about credentials, experience, and intentions. No false claims or impersonation.
✓ Safety
Prioritize the wellbeing of all members, especially minors and vulnerable athletes.
✓ Purpose
Focus on meaningful connections and measurable progress, not vanity metrics.
Expected behaviour
We Encourage:
- Supportive, constructive feedback
- Sharing knowledge and resources generously
- Celebrating others' achievements
- Asking questions and seeking help
- Reporting violations you witness
- Being patient with beginners
- Transparent communication about fees and services
- Crediting others' work and ideas
Unacceptable behaviour
Zero Tolerance For:
- Harassment or Bullying: Including targeted insults, threats, doxxing, or intimidation
- Discrimination: Based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, age, or any protected characteristic
- Sexual Misconduct: Unwanted advances, inappropriate content, or grooming behaviour
- Fraud or Scams: Misrepresenting credentials, fake profiles, or financial schemes
- Spam: Unsolicited promotions, bot activity, or repetitive low-value content
- Privacy Violations: Sharing others' personal information without consent
- Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or creating misleading profiles
- Illegal Activity: Including use of banned substances, match-fixing, or other violations of law
Content Guidelines
Allowed Content
- Training tips, techniques, and instructional materials
- Competition results and achievements
- Event announcements and club activities
- Respectful discussion of sport topics
- Questions seeking advice or feedback
Prohibited Content
- Explicit, violent, or graphic material
- Hate speech or discriminatory language
- Misinformation about health, safety, or training
- Unauthorized photos/videos of others (especially minors)
- Promotion of dangerous practices (eating disorders, doping, etc.)
- Political or religious content unrelated to sport
Enforcement
Violations of this Code of Conduct will result in:
- First Offence (Minor): Warning and content removal
- Second Offence (Minor) or First Offence (Moderate): Temporary suspension (7-30 days)
- Third Offence or First Offence (Severe): Permanent ban and potential legal action
Severe violations (threats, abuse, illegal activity) result in immediate permanent ban and reporting to relevant authorities.
Special Protections for Minors
- Users under 18 must have parental/guardian consent
- Coaches communicating with minors must maintain professional boundaries
- All interactions are subject to enhanced monitoring
- Private messaging with minors requires parental approval
- Content featuring minors requires guardian permission
Reporting Violations
If you witness behaviour that violates this Code of Conduct:
- Use the "Report" button on any content or profile
- All reports are confidential and reviewed within 24 hours
- False reports made in bad faith may result in account penalties
- Retaliation against reporters is strictly prohibited
Agreement
By using The Athlete Network, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to update these guidelines as our community evolves. Material changes will be communicated to all members.
Last Updated: November 5, 2025