Trust and safety

Community guidelines

Book-first participation should remain useful, safe and honest.

Be constructive

Discuss books and ideas without attacking people. Criticism may be direct, but harassment, hate, threats and targeted abuse are not allowed.

Use spoiler controls, describe sensitive material thoughtfully and do not distribute protected ARC files or private content.

Disclose relevant ARC access, gifts, sponsorships and affiliate relationships. Do not purchase, trade or pressure anyone for a positive review.

Members can report content and block other members. Community managers may record decisions and hide content under the applicable rules.