"Questions & Answers" Category Guidelines
Please read the following guidelines carefully before posting in the "Questions & Answers" category. Violations of these rules may result in formal warnings or account sanctions.- No Cross-Posting Disputes: It is strictly prohibited to open new threads in this category regarding issues that are currently under review or have officially been closed/resolved in the "I Would Like to File a Complaint" category. If you believe a case was closed in error, contact @Admin directly.
- Moderator Inquiries: Opening public threads concerning moderators or moderation actions is not permitted. If you have an issue or grievance, please contact the @Admin account directly, providing any relevant evidence. All moderator decisions are final, but we will review valid concerns.
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- Restricted Content: Content related to tobacco, alcohol, controlled substances, explicit sexual material, or hazardous substances must not be shared in this category. Users are responsible for knowing their local regulations regarding these topics.
- Illegal & NSFW Content: Any content that violates applicable US state or federal laws, as well as any NSFW (Not Safe For Work) or 18+ material, is strictly prohibited.
- No Self-Promotion: This category may not be used to promote, advertise, or solicit for your personal or commercial business operations.
- No Financial Requests: Soliciting personal loans, asking for donations, or requesting financial assistance through the forum is strictly prohibited. All approved fundraising must comply with applicable FTC and state charity regulations.
- Profanity & Harassment: Profanity, derogatory slang, insults, or harassment—even if abbreviated or censored with asterisks (e.g., f***)—are strictly forbidden. This rule applies to all forms of media, including text, images, and audio recordings. The final interpretation of these terms is at the sole discretion of the StateGigs moderation team.
- Commercial Disputes: If you have a commercial dispute with a brand, business, or member, please use the "I Would Like to File a Complaint" category. Do not post unsubstantiated claims against brands or businesses in this category.
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- Law Enforcement Cooperation: StateGigs will comply with official requests from the FBI, local police, or judicial authorities. Pursuant to our Privacy Policy and Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), user data will be shared with authorities upon receipt of a valid legal warrant or subpoena.
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