Community Guidelines
Lake Novels is a vibrant creative hub where writers come together to explore, express, and collaborate. Our mission is to provide an open, interactive space that empowers content creators to unleash their creativity, connect with fellow writers, and find exciting opportunities for collaboration.
We value the creation of every author and the sincere interaction of every reader, and hope to create and maintain a community atmosphere with all users. To this end, in addition to the requirements of laws, regulations and public order and good customs, Lake Novels and users have jointly agreed on a community code of conduct that needs to be followed.
Platform
01 The platform supports multiple creative forms
The platform allows to publishing of books, videos, and book lists as well as post stickies in the forum square to participate in discussions.
02 Encourage the publication of stories of various themes
The platform supports a wide range of content categories, including fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, horror, and more. This diversity allows authors to explore different genres and themes according to their interests and creative vision.
03 Flexible Publishing Formats
The platform accommodates various publishing formats, including text-based stories, book lists, discussion and video adaptations. This flexibility allows authors to experiment with different mediums and storytelling techniques to bring their ideas to life.
04 Community Engagement Tools
Interactive features such as forums, comments sections, and reader feedback mechanisms foster engagement between authors and their audience. Authors can receive constructive feedback, connect with readers, and explore new ideas and themes based on community input.
05 Promotion and Discoverability
The platform provides tools and algorithms to promote and recommend stories to users based on their interests and reading preferences. This helps diverse stories reach a wider audience and encourages exploration of different themes and genres.
06 Support for Serialized Storytelling
Authors can publish their stories in serialized format, releasing chapters or episodes over time. This format encourages readers to follow along with the story’s progression, creating anticipation and engagement as new chapters are released.
Content
01 Intellectual Property and Copyright Issues
Respect intellectual property rights. Only upload content that you have the right to share or that falls under fair use. Give proper credit to authors and creators when sharing their work. Plagiarism or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited.
02 Elimination of Excessive Pornographic Content
Our platform is intended for sharing creative content related to books, videos, and discussions. Excessive or gratuitous pornographic content is not allowed. Content with explicit sexual material should be moderated appropriately and kept within the bounds of our community guidelines and local regulations.
03 Elimination of Harassment and Hateful Behavior
Harassment, bullying, or any form of hateful behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Respectful disagreement is encouraged, but personal attacks or derogatory comments directed at individuals or groups are strictly prohibited.
04 Respect for User Privacy
Protect the privacy of fellow community members. Do not share personal information about others without their consent. Respect the privacy settings of user profiles and content. Do not attempt to access or manipulate private information or accounts.
05 Impersonation
Do not impersonate other users, authors, or public figures. Misrepresenting yourself or pretending to be someone else undermines trust within the community. Use only one account per user. Creating multiple accounts to deceive or manipulate others is prohibited.
06 Violent and Threatening Behavior
Any form of violent or threatening behavior, whether directed at individuals or groups, is strictly prohibited. Do not incite or glorify violence, self-harm, or illegal activities. Such content will be removed immediately, and appropriate action will be taken.
For any behavior that violates the above guidelines and has a negative impact, after review, Lake Novels has the right to take measures such as removing the relevant works and blocking the user’s Lake Novels account.
Content
01 Please do not easily use your influence to make accusations or publish inflammatory words
If you have a certain number of fans in the community, it means you have a certain amount of influence. Please do not abuse this influence. If you feel you have been unfairly treated or violated by other members of the community, please first seek community complaint channels or even take legal action.
02 Please respect users and the content they post
Treat others with kindness and respect. We’re a diverse community with different opinions and backgrounds, and that’s something to celebrate! Respecting others and their achievements is the basic prerequisite for communication between people. Please interact in a friendly manner and avoid inappropriate behavior or impolite words. Avoid talking too much about sensitive topics.
03 Please don’t be stingy with your compliments and comments on the content you appreciate.
At our platform, we encourage all members to openly and sincerely express their admiration and appreciation for the work of authors. Whether it’s through comments, reviews, or sharing recommendations, creating book list, making discussion, etc.
04 Please tell us the content that makes you uncomfortable by reporting it
If the content in the community makes you feel uncomfortable, offended, or has a negative impact or harm to special groups such as minors, please be sure to tell us about the content by making a complaint to avoid expanding the potential harm.
05 Prohibition of diversion behavior
At our platform, we maintain a policy prohibiting the display of information sourced from external platforms or directing resources away from our platform. This policy ensures that our community remains focused on the content and discussions within our platform, fostering engagement and interaction among our members.
By following these guidelines, we can foster a vibrant and welcoming community where everyone feels inspired to share their passion for reading and discussing. Thank you for being part of our community!