Community Guidelines

Building a safe and respectful trucking community

RoadBarks™ is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and authentic community for truckers, fleet managers, content creators, and partners. These guidelines help ensure our platform remains a trusted resource for the trucking industry.

Core Guidelines

Content Authenticity
  • Only submit content you personally captured or have legal rights to
  • Do not edit or manipulate footage to misrepresent events
  • Ensure accurate date, time, and location information
  • Be truthful in all descriptions and submissions
Respect Privacy
  • Blur faces and license plates when required
  • Do not share personally identifiable information without consent
  • Respect the privacy of individuals in your footage
  • Flag content containing minors for additional review
Professional Conduct
  • Treat all community members with respect
  • No harassment, bullying, or discriminatory behavior
  • Keep communications professional and constructive
  • Report violations through proper channels
Content Standards
  • Focus on road safety and educational content
  • No graphic violence or disturbing content
  • No hate speech, explicit content, or illegal activity
  • Content must serve a legitimate safety or educational purpose
Prohibited Content & Behavior
Staged or fake incidents
Content obtained illegally
Copyrighted material without permission
Content that violates third-party rights
Spam or promotional content
Malicious or deceptive practices
Harassment or doxxing
Content glorifying dangerous driving

Enforcement & Consequences

Minor Violation
  • Warning issued
  • Content removal
  • Educational resources provided
Moderate Violation
  • Temporary suspension
  • Content removal
  • Review period before reinstatement
Severe Violation
  • Permanent ban
  • All content removed
  • Legal action if applicable
Additional Guidelines for Partners

Attribution: Always credit original creators and include RoadBarks license IDs in all content usage.

License Compliance: Use content only for stated purposes outlined in your download agreement.

Professional Standards: Maintain high production standards and avoid sensationalizing incidents.

Reporting: If you discover misuse of RoadBarks content, report it immediately to protect the community.

Reporting Violations

If you witness behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it through the appropriate channels:

Last Updated: January 2025

These guidelines may be updated periodically. Continued use of RoadBarks constitutes acceptance of any changes.