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Do not impersonate individuals, groups, or organizations to mislead, deceive, or disrupt others' experiences on UnpressUNPRESS.

Users should trust that profiles genuinely represent their owners. It is the platform's policy to foster an environment where users can trust the authenticity and validity of account holders' representations. While it is not mandatory to display one's legal name or personal image, users are strongly encouraged to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of their profiles. There are also many benefits to making your account legitimate, authentic, and validated.

Impersonating non-existent individuals or entities or otherwise engaging in the use of deceptive identities is strictly prohibited. Deceptive identities create confusion and compromise the integrity of dialog on UnpressUNPRESS. It also breeds mistrust amongst viewers.

What is a misleading or deceptive identity?

An Unpress UNPRESS account's identity is primarily composed of the profile information, including full name, username or @handle, profile image, bio, and background image.

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You may not use fake identities to disrupt the experiences of others on Unpress UNPRESS or in conjunction with behaviors that violate community or editorial standards. Doing so will result in more serious action towards your account. This includes using fake accounts for spamming, interfering with civic processes, conducting financial scams, artificially inflating engagement, or harassing others. Common features of fake accounts include:

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(tick) What is not in violation of these standards?

Unpress UNPRESS permits the use of pseudonymous accounts to promote self-expression and privacy. Accounts utilizing pseudonyms or appearing similar to others are not in violation of this policy, provided they are not deceptive or manipulative in nature. Non-violating examples include:

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