community guidelines

noun
UK /kəˈmjuːnəti ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
US /kəˈmjuːnəti ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/

Rules that tell people how to behave nicely in a group.

Before posting, please read the community guidelines.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of rules for how members of an online group should treat each other.

The community guidelines forbid hate speech and spam.

3. Official instructions that explain what is allowed in a shared space.

The new community guidelines were posted on the notice board.

4. A list of expected behaviors for people who join a club or group.

Breaking the community guidelines can get you removed from the group.