Our Community Guidelines
SHELY is a safe, supportive space built on mutual respect. These guidelines set out how we’ll protect that for everyone who joins.
We’re building this community from the ground up. There are no member counts to show off yet — just the principles we’re committed to before the first conversation begins.
Women’s health is better, together
SHELY’s community is being built around respect, privacy and real support — a place to ask the questions you can’t ask anywhere else, and to be met with empathy instead of judgement.
Our Community Values
These five values guide every interaction in the SHELY community.
Respect
Treat every member with dignity. We come from different backgrounds but share one goal: better health.
Privacy
Never share another member's personal information or health details outside the community.
Evidence-Based
Share information backed by science. Unverified health claims can be harmful.
Inclusivity
Every woman deserves access to quality health information regardless of location, language, or background.
Empathy
Listen first, judge never. Health journeys are deeply personal and everyone's experience is unique.
Community Spaces
Safe, moderated environments across the SHELY ecosystem for connection and support.
Secret Chats
End-to-end encrypted conversations for sensitive health topics. Only you and your chat partner can read messages.
Expert Q&A
Get answers from verified healthcare professionals. All responses are reviewed for medical accuracy.
Varsity Discussions
Discuss health education content, share learning experiences, and ask questions about courses.
Support Groups
Connect with others on similar health journeys. From PCOS to pregnancy, find your community.
Do's and Don'ts
Simple rules that keep our community healthy and helpful for everyone.
Do's
- Be kind and supportive in all interactions
- Share your personal experiences to help others
- Report content that violates these guidelines
- Respect cultural and regional differences
- Use trigger warnings for sensitive topics
- Credit sources when sharing health information
- Encourage professional medical advice when needed
- Keep conversations constructive and on-topic
Don'ts
- Share another member's personal health information without their explicit consent.
- Promote unverified treatments or cures
- Use discriminatory or offensive language
- Spam, advertise, or promote products
- Share graphic or disturbing content
- Impersonate healthcare professionals
- Pressure others about their health choices
- Share content that could cause medical harm
How We Moderate
Our multi-layered moderation system keeps the community safe 24/7.
AI Detection
Automated systems flag harmful content in real-time across all languages.
Human Review
Trained moderators review flagged content with cultural context awareness.
Community Reports
Members can report content directly. Every report is reviewed within 24 hours.
Expert Oversight
Medical professionals review health claims to prevent misinformation.
Anti-Harassment Policy
SHELY has zero tolerance for harassment. The following behaviors will result in immediate action:
Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans depending on severity.
Join our community as it forms
The SHELY community is just getting started. Get early access to the apps where it will live, add your voice to our expert network, and help shape a kinder space for women’s health.
Contact Our Community Team
Have questions about these guidelines or need to report an issue? Our community team is here to help.
We typically respond within 24 hours during business days.