Community Guard

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing, configuring, or using Community Guard ("the Bot", "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Community Guard is an AI-powered Reddit moderation bot that provides:

• Automated content moderation using Google Gemini AI
• Mental health support and crisis detection
• Community analytics and user statistics
• Engagement features and achievement systems
• Scheduled community posts and reports

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of Community Guard, you agree to:

• Provide accurate configuration information
• Maintain the security of your API keys and credentials
• Use the service in compliance with Reddit's Terms of Service
• Not attempt to circumvent or interfere with the bot's operations
• Report any bugs or security vulnerabilities responsibly

4. Moderation and AI Decisions

Community Guard uses AI to make moderation decisions. You acknowledge that:

• AI decisions may not always be perfect and should be reviewed
• The bot operates based on configured rules and AI interpretation
• Final moderation responsibility remains with human moderators
• We continuously improve AI accuracy but cannot guarantee 100% precision

5. Mental Health Support

Our mental health support features are designed to provide resources and assistance, but:

• The bot is not a substitute for professional mental health care
• Crisis detection is automated and may not catch all situations
• Users in crisis should seek immediate professional help
• We provide resources but are not responsible for their effectiveness

6. Data Usage and Storage

By using Community Guard, you consent to:

• Collection of publicly available Reddit content for moderation
• Storage of moderation logs and user statistics
• Processing of content through Google Gemini AI
• Caching of data to improve performance

7. API Keys and Third-Party Services

You are responsible for:

• Obtaining and maintaining valid Google Gemini API keys
• Compliance with Google's AI service terms
• Any costs associated with API usage
• Keeping API keys secure and not sharing them

8. Limitation of Liability

Community Guard and its developers shall not be liable for:

• Incorrect moderation decisions made by the AI
• Missed mental health crises or inadequate support
• Data loss or service interruptions
• Damages resulting from third-party service failures
• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but:

• Cannot guarantee 100% uptime
• May perform maintenance that temporarily affects service
• Depend on Reddit's API and third-party services
• Reserve the right to modify or discontinue features

10. Intellectual Property

Community Guard's code, algorithms, and documentation are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Create derivative works without permission
• Use our branding or trademarks without authorization
• Redistribute or resell the service

11. Termination

Either party may terminate use of the service at any time. Upon termination:

• Your access to the bot will cease
• Stored data may be retained according to our privacy policy
• These terms remain in effect for past usage

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through Reddit or the appropriate support channels.

1. Information We Collect

Community Guard collects and processes the following types of information:

Publicly Available Reddit Data

• Post titles, content, and metadata
• Comment text and threading information
• Usernames and public profile information
• Subreddit names and community settings
• Timestamps and permalink URLs

Configuration Data

• Subreddit rules and moderation settings
• API keys (stored securely and encrypted)
• Feature preferences and toggles
• Custom links and community resources

Generated Analytics

• User respect scores and contribution metrics
• Content approval and removal statistics
• Community engagement patterns
• Achievement and streak data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Content Moderation

• Analyzing posts and comments for rule violations
• Making automated moderation decisions
• Detecting spam and duplicate content
• Maintaining moderation logs for transparency

Mental Health Support

• Identifying users who may need support
• Providing appropriate resources and assistance
• Detecting crisis situations for immediate intervention

Community Analytics

• Generating user statistics and dashboards
• Creating community health reports
• Tracking engagement and participation
• Awarding achievements and recognition

Service Improvement

• Improving AI moderation accuracy
• Optimizing performance and reliability
• Developing new features and capabilities

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We share data with the following third parties:

Google Gemini AI

• Content is sent to Google's AI service for analysis
• Subject to Google's privacy policies and terms
• Used solely for moderation decision-making
• No permanent storage by Google for our use case

Reddit API

• All interactions occur through Reddit's official API
• Subject to Reddit's privacy policy and terms
• Data remains within Reddit's ecosystem

External Analytics Service

• Moderation logs stored in external database for analytics
• Used for generating statistics and reports
• Secured with appropriate access controls

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• API keys are encrypted and stored securely
• Data transmission uses secure protocols (HTTPS)
• Access to systems is restricted and monitored
• Regular security updates and patches
• Incident response procedures for security breaches

5. Data Retention

We retain different types of data for varying periods:

• Moderation Logs: Retained indefinitely for transparency and appeals
• User Statistics: Retained while the user remains active in tracked communities
• Cache Data: Automatically expires within hours or days
• Configuration Data: Retained while the bot is installed

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access and Transparency

• View your own statistics through bot commands
• Access moderation logs that affect your content
• Understand how decisions are made

Control and Opt-Out

• Moderators can disable the bot in their communities
• Individual features can be toggled on/off
• Users can avoid bot interactions by not using commands

Data Correction

• Report inaccurate moderation decisions
• Request review of automated actions
• Appeal through standard Reddit moderation channels

7. Children's Privacy

Community Guard operates on Reddit, which requires users to be at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

8. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed and stored in various countries where our service providers operate. By using Community Guard, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Community Guard operates as a Reddit bot and does not use cookies or web tracking technologies. All data collection occurs through Reddit's API and user interactions with the bot.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

• Reddit modmail in communities where the bot is active
• GitHub issues for technical questions
• Appropriate support channels as they become available

12. Compliance

We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Reddit's privacy requirements for developers
• Other applicable local privacy laws