Community Guidelines
Last updated: December 19, 2024
Our Mission
PlateWatch is a community-driven platform dedicated to improving road safety in Indonesia by documenting traffic violations. Our goal is to create a constructive environment where citizens can contribute to safer roads.
Core Principles
- Accuracy: Submit only genuine, unaltered evidence of traffic violations
- Respect: Treat all community members with dignity and respect
- Safety: Prioritize public safety over personal grievances
- Responsibility: Use the platform responsibly and ethically
What to Report
✅ Acceptable Reports
- Clear evidence of traffic violations (running red lights, reckless driving, illegal parking, etc.)
- Photos or videos showing the violation in progress
- Visible license plates for identification
- Accurate location and time information
- Factual descriptions without inflammatory language
❌ Unacceptable Reports
- Staged or fabricated violations
- Personal disputes or revenge reporting
- Reports without clear evidence of a violation
- Content that violates privacy of uninvolved individuals
- Blurry or unclear media that doesn't show the violation
- Reports based on hearsay or assumptions
Content Standards
Media Quality
- Photos and videos should be clear enough to identify the violation
- License plates should be visible and readable
- Timestamp and location should be accurate
- Do not edit or manipulate media to misrepresent events
Descriptions
- Provide factual, objective descriptions
- Include relevant details (date, time, location, violation type)
- Avoid profanity, hate speech, or inflammatory language
- Do not include personal information of drivers (names, addresses, phone numbers)
Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal and potential account suspension:
- False Reports: Fabricated or staged violations
- Harassment: Using the platform to target or harass individuals
- Hate Speech: Content promoting discrimination or violence
- Doxxing: Sharing personal information without consent
- Spam: Repetitive or irrelevant content
- Illegal Content: Content that violates Indonesian law
- Graphic Violence: Excessive gore or disturbing content (unless directly relevant to the violation)
- Sexual Content: Pornographic or sexually explicit material
Community Interaction
Comments
- Keep comments constructive and relevant to the report
- Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory remarks
- Respect different perspectives and opinions
- Do not share unverified information or rumors
Flagging Content
- Use the flag feature to report violations of these guidelines
- Provide specific reasons when flagging content
- Do not abuse the flagging system for personal disagreements
Privacy and Safety
- Only license plates should be clearly visible in reports
- Blur faces of uninvolved individuals (passengers, pedestrians, bystanders)
- Do not share addresses, phone numbers, or other personal details
- Respect the privacy of minors - blur faces of children
- Do not use the platform to stalk or track individuals
Moderation Process
All reports are reviewed by our moderation team before being published:
- Pending: Reports await review by moderators
- Approved: Reports that meet our guidelines are published
- Rejected: Reports that violate guidelines are not published
- Flagged: Published reports flagged by the community are re-reviewed
Moderators may request additional information or clarification before approving reports.
Consequences of Violations
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
- Content Removal: Violating content will be removed
- Warning: First-time minor violations may receive a warning
- Temporary Suspension: Repeated or serious violations may result in temporary account suspension
- Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations will result in permanent account termination
- Legal Action: Illegal activities may be reported to authorities
Best Practices
- Capture violations safely - do not endanger yourself or others
- Use dashcams when possible for better evidence quality
- Include context in your descriptions (weather conditions, traffic situation, etc.)
- Be patient with the moderation process
- Engage constructively with the community
- Report genuine safety concerns to local authorities in addition to PlateWatch
Reporting Issues
If you encounter content that violates these guidelines or have concerns about the platform:
- Use the flag feature to report problematic content
- Contact our moderation team at dm.adhitama@gmail.com
- Provide specific details and evidence when reporting issues
Updates to Guidelines
We may update these guidelines as our community grows and evolves. Significant changes will be communicated to users via email or platform notification.
Contact
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