Creator Guidelines

1. Core Principles

As a BitoCircle creator, you commit to:

• Authenticity: Be genuine and transparent with your audience
• Integrity: Provide honest, accurate information
• Responsibility: Consider the impact of your content on viewers
• Respect: Treat your community with dignity and respect
• Transparency: Disclose conflicts of interest and sponsored content

2. Content Standards

2.1 Crypto Analysis and Education

2.2 Token and Project Promotion

2.3 Trading Content

3. Disclosure Requirements

3.1 Financial Interests

You MUST disclose when:

• You hold tokens of projects you discuss
• You received payment or compensation from projects
• You have advisory roles or partnerships
• You will financially benefit from audience actions
• You received free tokens, airdrops, or NFTs

3.2 Sponsored Content

Clearly mark sponsored content with:

• Hashtags: #ad, #sponsored, #partnership, #collab
• Verbal disclosure in videos: "This is a paid partnership with..."
• Written disclosure at the beginning of posts
• Compliance with FTC guidelines and local regulations

3.3 Affiliate Links

When sharing affiliate or referral links:

• Disclose that you earn commissions
• Only promote products/services you genuinely use
• Never mislead about benefits to earn referrals
• Include non-affiliate alternatives when possible

4. Community Management

4.1 Engagement

4.2 Moderation

Maintain a safe community by removing:

• Scam links and phishing attempts
• Hateful or discriminatory content
• Harassment and personal attacks
• Spam and unsolicited promotions

5. Prohibited Content and Behavior

5.1 Absolutely Forbidden

The following will result in immediate account suspension:

• Scams and Fraud: Promoting known scams, Ponzi schemes, or rug pulls
• Market Manipulation: Coordinated pump-and-dump schemes
• Impersonation: Pretending to be other creators, projects, or celebrities
• Doxxing: Sharing private information without consent
• Hate Speech: Content targeting individuals based on protected characteristics
• Illegal Activities: Promoting illegal services or activities
• Child Safety: Any content sexualizing or endangering minors

5.2 Restricted Content

The following require special care or disclaimers:

• High-risk trading strategies (mark as "high risk")
• Leverage trading content (include risk warnings)
• New/unvetted projects (clearly state uncertainty)
• Controversial opinions (foster respectful debate)

6. Monetization Guidelines

6.1 Eligibility

To monetize on BitoCircle, you must:

• Have at least 10,000 followers
• Maintain a minimum 3% engagement rate
• Post consistently (3+ times per week)
• Have no active violations of community guidelines
• Complete identity verification
• Connect a verified crypto wallet

6.2 Brand Partnerships

When working with brands through BitoCircle:

• Review projects thoroughly before acceptance
• Maintain editorial independence
• Disclose partnerships clearly and prominently
• Never promote projects you believe are scams
• Honor partnership agreements and deadlines

6.3 Subscriptions and Memberships

If offering paid subscriptions:

• Clearly state what subscribers receive
• Deliver promised exclusive content consistently
• Never guarantee investment returns to subscribers
• Offer fair refund policies
• Don't pressure followers to subscribe

7. Best Practices

7.1 Content Quality

• Use proper lighting and audio for videos
• Proofread written content for accuracy
• Create original content rather than reposts
• Add value through analysis, not just news aggregation
• Use proper attribution for charts, data, and ideas

7.2 Professionalism

• Respond to professional inquiries promptly
• Meet content deadlines for partnerships
• Maintain consistent posting schedule
• Keep communication respectful and professional
• Separate personal opinions from analysis

7.3 Growth Strategies

• Collaborate with other creators
• Engage authentically with your community
• Use relevant hashtags and keywords
• Post during peak engagement times
• Cross-promote on other platforms
• Analyze your metrics and adapt strategy

8. Enforcement and Appeals

8.1 Violations

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

• Warning: First minor offense
• Content Removal: Specific posts deleted
• Temporary Suspension: 7-30 days
• Monetization Suspension: Loss of revenue features
• Permanent Ban: Serious or repeated violations

8.2 Appeals Process

If you believe an enforcement action was made in error:

• Submit an appeal within 14 days
• Provide context and explanation
• Include relevant evidence
• Appeals are reviewed within 5-7 business days

9. Updates to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated to reflect:

• New platform features
• Evolving industry standards
• Regulatory requirements
• Community feedback

We will notify creators of significant changes via email and platform announcement.

10. Contact and Support

Questions about these guidelines? Need help?

Creator Support: contact@bitocircle.com
Report Violations: contact@bitocircle.com
Partnership Inquiries: contact@bitocircle.com