Community Guidelines
Building a safe, respectful, and vibrant community for African creators and culture enthusiasts.
Last updated: March 2026
WigWag is a space for African creativity, culture, and connection. These guidelines help us maintain a community where everyone feels welcome and safe.
Our Core Principles
Respect Each Other
Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Disagreement is fine, but harassment, hate speech, and bullying are not.
Be Authentic
Be yourself. Don't impersonate others or misrepresent your identity. Share content that genuinely reflects you.
Keep It Safe
Don't share content that could harm others physically, emotionally, or financially. Report unsafe behavior.
Stay On Topic
Post content that's relevant to the community and adds value to discussions.
Protect Privacy
Don't share personal information about yourself or others. Respect everyone's privacy.
Follow the Law
Don't post illegal content or encourage illegal activities. Respect intellectual property rights.
What We Don't Allow
Hate Speech
- •Content that promotes violence against groups
- •Racial slurs and discriminatory language
- •Religious intolerance
- •Xenophobia
Harassment
- •Targeted bullying
- •Repeated unwanted contact
- •Intimidation
- •Doxing (sharing private info)
Violent Content
- •Graphic violence
- •Threats of violence
- •Self-harm promotion
- •Terrorist content
Misinformation
- •False news
- •Misleading information
- •Conspiracy theories
- •Unverified claims
Spam
- •Excessive self-promotion
- •Repetitive content
- •Scams
- •Fake engagement
NSFW Content
- •Pornography
- •Explicit sexual content
- •Sexually suggestive content
- •Adult services
How to Report
Click the flag icon on any content
Select the reason for reporting
Provide additional details
Submit and our team will review
All reports are reviewed by our moderation team within 24 hours.
Enforcement Actions
Warning
First-time minor violations
Content Removal
Violating content taken down
Temporary Suspension
Account frozen for 7-30 days
Permanent Ban
Account terminated
We believe in second chances. Most violations result in warnings first, giving users an opportunity to learn and grow.
Quick Guide
Do's
- ✓Share authentic African content
- ✓Engage respectfully with others
- ✓Credit creators when sharing work
- ✓Report violations you see
- ✓Celebrate African culture
Don'ts
- ✗Post hate speech or harassment
- ✗Share misinformation
- ✗Spam or self-promote excessively
- ✗Post NSFW or violent content
- ✗Impersonate others
Age Requirement
You must be at least 13 years old to use WigWag. Users under 18 must have parental consent.
Questions?
If you're unsure whether something violates our guidelines, please ask.
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