LIVE AUCTION CHAT & COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Version v1 · Draft template — to be reviewed by a qualified attorney before launch. Bracketed [PLACEHOLDERS] should be filled in by the business owner.

Be Respectful

Treat the auctioneer, staff, and other bidders with respect at all times.

No Harassment

No personal attacks, hate speech, slurs, or discrimination.

No Spam

No repeated, off-topic, or promotional messages.

No Fake Bids

Do not announce bids in chat that you have not placed, and do not coordinate with others to manipulate price.

No Payment Manipulation

Do not attempt to negotiate around the auction's payment system in chat.

No Threats

Threats of any kind will result in immediate ban and may be reported to authorities.

Moderation

Owners and admins may delete messages, mute users, and ban users at their sole discretion.

Monitoring & Recording

Live video and chat may be monitored and recorded for safety and quality.

Consequences

Violations may lead to mute, suspension, or permanent ban. Repeat or severe violations may result in forfeiture of pending lots.