By joining and using Helios, you agree to uphold this Code in addition to our Terms of Service and other platform policies.
1. Be Respectful
- Treat people the way you’d like to be treated — with courtesy and professionalism.
- Healthy debates are welcome; harassment, hate speech, bullying, and intimidation are not.
- Avoid offensive or inflammatory remarks that could create conflict.
2. Be Honest & Authentic
- Use your real name, credentials, and professional details.
- Don’t impersonate anyone or mislead others about who you are or what you do.
- Share accurate information and give credit where it’s due.
- Never plagiarize or copy someone else’s work.
3. Keep It Safe & Legal
- Only post content you have the right to share.
- Don’t post anything illegal, violent, hateful, or explicit.
- Avoid promoting counterfeit products, forced labor, human trafficking, or harmful activities.
- Don’t upload malware, phishing links, or hacking tools.
4. No Spam or Platform Abuse
- Don’t send mass messages, repeated promotions, or irrelevant ads.
- Share content that adds value to the manufacturing community.
- Don’t try to game ratings, reviews, or search results.
- Report platform bugs responsibly instead of exploiting them.
5. Respect Intellectual Property
- Upload only content you created or have permission to use.
- Honor copyrights, trademarks, and other protected materials.
- If you think someone’s content infringes on your rights, follow our [Copyright & Infringement Policy] to report it.
- When you use someone’s work legally (e.g., with permission or under fair use), give proper credit.
6. Protect Privacy
- Keep your personal and company data secure.
- Don’t share other people’s private or confidential information without their consent.
- Follow privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA when handling others’ data.
7. Report Problems
If you see harassment, spam, illegal activity, or anything unsafe:
- Use Helios’s in-platform reporting tools.
- Or email us at support@heliosplatform.com.
We’ll review the issue quickly and take appropriate action.
8. Consequences
If you break this Code, we may:
- Remove your content.
- Limit or suspend your account.
- Permanently ban repeat or severe offenders.
- Report serious violations to the authorities if required.
9. Staying Current
We update this Code from time to time as our platform and global laws evolve. We’ll let you know if there are major changes. Continuing to use Helios means you accept the latest version.