Community Guidelines

Be kind and respectful

Treat others with kindness and respect at all times.

• No harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
• No hate speech or discriminatory language
• Respect different skill levels, styles, and opinions

We are here because we love stitching. Please help keep Flosshaven a positive space.

Support creators

Flosshaven exists to celebrate and support designers and artists.

• Always credit designers when adding patterns
• Do not upload or share pirated charts or copyrighted material
• Use purchase links where possible to support original creators

If something should not be shared, please do not share it.

Be honest about AI usage

Transparency matters.

• Mark patterns accurately regarding AI usage
• Do not misrepresent AI-generated work as handmade or original
• Respect the community’s goal of clarity around AI vs human-created designs

Flosshaven is built to help people make informed choices.

Keep content accurate and helpful

Flosshaven relies on community contributions, so accuracy matters.

• Add correct pattern details when possible
• Avoid duplicate or misleading entries
• Update information if you notice errors

Share responsibly

• Only upload images you have the right to share
• Avoid uploading watermarked or copyrighted images without permission
• Be mindful of what is included in photos, including private or personal information

Respect privacy

• Do not share personal information about others
• Do not impersonate other users or designers
• Keep communication appropriate and safe

Follow platform rules

Please do not misuse forms, spam the site, or attempt to disrupt the platform.

What is not allowed

• Harassment or abusive behavior
• Piracy or copyright violations
• Spam or irrelevant self-promotion
• Misleading or false information
• Attempts to exploit or disrupt the platform

Enforcement

If these guidelines are violated, Flosshaven may take action to protect the community. This may include content removal, warnings, temporary restrictions, or permanent account restrictions.

A growing community

Flosshaven is still evolving, and these guidelines may be updated as the community grows.

Questions or concerns?

If something feels wrong or you need help, please reach out through the contact page.