HireVendors

Community Guidelines

Our guidelines ensure HireVendors remains a safe, professional, and family-friendly community for everyone 🛡️

🎯 Our Mission

HireVendors is a professional marketplace where event vendors and customers connect to create amazing celebrations. We're committed to maintaining a positive, respectful, and family-friendly environment where business relationships can flourish.

📝 Content Guidelines

✅ We Love to See:

  • Professional service content - Photos and stories from real events
  • Authentic work samples - Your actual projects and setups
  • Customer success stories - Happy clients and successful events
  • Behind-the-scenes content - Your process and craftsmanship
  • Educational content - Tips and advice for event planning
  • Community support - Helping other vendors and customers
  • Respectful communication - Professional and friendly interactions

❌ Not Allowed:

  • Inappropriate content - Sexual, violent, or offensive material
  • Fake or misleading content - Stock photos, false claims, or deceptive practices
  • Spam or excessive posting - Repetitive content or excessive self-promotion
  • Personal attacks - Harassment, discrimination, or unprofessional behavior
  • Copyright violations - Using others' photos or content without permission
  • Off-topic content - Content not related to events or celebrations
  • Illegal activities - Any content promoting illegal or dangerous activities

🎪 Vendor Guidelines

📸 Photo & Content Standards

✅ High-Quality Content

  • • Use your own photos from actual events
  • • High resolution and well-lit images
  • • Show your setup and happy customers
  • • Include process/behind-the-scenes shots
  • • Write detailed, helpful descriptions

❌ Poor Quality Content

  • • Stock photos or internet images
  • • Blurry, dark, or low-quality photos
  • • Photos that aren't your work
  • • Misleading or exaggerated claims
  • • Incomplete or generic descriptions

💼 Professional Conduct

📞 Communication

  • • Respond within 24 hours
  • • Be professional and friendly
  • • Provide detailed quotes
  • • Honor your commitments

💰 Pricing

  • • Be transparent about costs
  • • Honor quoted prices
  • • Clearly explain additional fees
  • • No hidden charges

🎯 Service Quality

  • • Deliver as promised
  • • Arrive on time and prepared
  • • Maintain professional appearance
  • • Go above and beyond

👥 Customer Guidelines

🤝 Working with Vendors

  • Communicate clearly about your event needs and expectations
  • Respond to vendor questions promptly
  • Honor booking commitments and payment terms
  • Provide honest, constructive feedback in reviews
  • Be respectful of vendors' time and policies

📝 Reviews & Feedback

  • Leave honest reviews based on actual experience
  • Include specific details about service quality
  • Be constructive - help others make informed decisions
  • Share photos from your event (with vendor permission)
  • No fake reviews or review manipulation

🤖 AI Content Moderation

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Automated Content Review

We use advanced AI technology (powered by Google Gemini) to automatically review all posts, listings, and comments before they go live. This helps us maintain quality standards and keep our community safe and professional.

Our AI checks for:
• Inappropriate language or content • Spam or misleading information • Off-topic posts • Quality standards compliance

⚖️ Enforcement & Consequences

⚠️ First Violation

  • • Content removed
  • • Warning message sent
  • • Education about guidelines
  • • Opportunity to improve

🚨 Repeat Violations

  • • Temporary suspension
  • • Content review required
  • • Limited posting privileges
  • • Required guideline training

🛑 Serious Violations

  • • Account suspension
  • • Permanent ban for severe cases
  • • Legal action if necessary
  • • No refunds for violations

🔄 Appeals Process

If you believe your content was incorrectly flagged or removed, you can appeal by contacting support@hirevendors.com with your account details and explanation. We review all appeals within 48 hours.

💎 Quality Standards

📸 Photo & Media Requirements

For Vendors:

  • • Minimum 1080p resolution for photos
  • • Only your own work and photos
  • • Professional quality and presentation
  • • Clear, well-lit, and properly composed
  • • Show actual work, not stock images

For Customers:

  • • Share photos from your actual events
  • • Get vendor permission before posting their work
  • • Include context about your experience
  • • Respect privacy of other guests
  • • No photos of minors without parent consent

📝 Content Quality Standards

  • Be descriptive: Include details about your service, process, and what makes you special
  • Use proper grammar: Professional writing reflects well on your business
  • Include relevant details: Pricing, availability, location, and contact information
  • Stay on topic: Focus on event and party-related content

🚨 Reporting Violations

Help us maintain a positive community by reporting content that violates our guidelines. All reports are reviewed promptly and handled confidentially.

🎯 What to Report

  • • Inappropriate or offensive content
  • • Spam or fake listings
  • • Harassment or unprofessional behavior
  • • Copyright violations
  • • Misleading or fraudulent claims

📧 How to Report

  • • Use the "Report" button on any post
  • • Email support@hirevendors.com
  • • Include specific details and evidence
  • • Provide context about the violation

🌟 Our Community Values

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Respect

Treat everyone with kindness and professionalism

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Quality

Maintain high standards in all interactions

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Trust

Be honest, reliable, and trustworthy

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Celebration

Help create amazing memories and experiences

Ready to Join Our Community?

Follow these guidelines and help us build the best marketplace for party planning and event services!