Community Guidelines

BeSocial Community Guidelines
Effective date: 6 March 2026
Version: 2026.03.06
Entity: Nexaro Group Pty Ltd (ABN 99 691 567 772) (“Nexaro Group”, “BeSocial”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).
BeSocial is currently only available to users within Australia. All BeSocial policies and terms (including this document) are drafted and governed in accordance with Australian law. This includes the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (“APP”), the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), and other relevant state and federal Australian legislation. For the avoidance of doubt, no laws or regulations of any jurisdiction outside Australia (such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK data protection laws) apply to BeSocial or its policies.
Nexaro Group operates the BeSocial mobile application or website (the “App” or “Website” collectively the “Platform”).
BeSocial exists to create meaningful friendships built on kindness, respect, and safety. These Community Guidelines apply to all members and to all activity on the App, including profiles, messages, photographs, events, and interactions connected to BeSocial. By using the App, you agree to uphold these standards and contribute to a safe and inclusive environment.
Definitions.
In these Guidelines:

Account means the account you create to access and use BeSocial.
Policies means the Community Guidelines, Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, as updated from time to time.
Other capitalised terms are defined where first used.

Profile Guidelines
Age
You must be at least 18 years old to use BeSocial. Intentionally representing yourself as under 18 is not allowed. You must be 18+ to use BeSocial. We may require age verification (e.g. ID check or privacy-preserving age assessment) to confirm you meet this minimum. Any information you provide for age verification will be used only for that purpose and handled in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable law (e.g. deleted once verification is complete). Users found to be underage will be removed.
Profile Photo
Your profile should feature you and clearly show your face. We do generally do not permit:

Profile photos that are heavily distorted or digitally altered so your face cannot be identified.
Photos consisting only of text or memes (no actual photo of you).
Photos featuring a child as the main subject (unless you are an adult parent or guardian in the photo, in which case the child should not be the sole focus).
Photos of unclothed children or adult nudity.

Your profile photo should clearly show your face for safety. If you have a special circumstances (eg. religious coverings) that prevents this, please contact support to discuss verification alternatives.
Username
Your username should reflect your real name, variation thereof or nickname including an abbreviation, initialled or shortened version.

You may not use:

Words or phrases that violate these guidelines.
The name of a celebrity, public figure or fictional character.
Any personal contact info (email, phone) or social media handles.

Content and Conduct
Adult Nudity and Sexual Content
BeSocial is a friendship-first platform and is not intended for sexual content. Pornographic, sexually explicit, or graphic material is strictly prohibited. You may not use the App to sell, solicit, advertise, share, or promote sexual services, adult content, intimate images or recordings of any person without that person’s consent and/or sexually suggestive material (material that implies sexual interest or intent without describing explicit sexual acts). Any attempt to use BeSocial for these purposes may result in immediate account suspension or permanent removal.
Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse
Harassment (including sexual harassment eg. unwelcome sexual advances or sexually explicit messages), intimidation, threats, serious threats, stalking behaviour or any form of abusive behaviour will not be tolerated on BeSocial. This includes repeated unwanted contact, degrading or humiliating language, public shaming, bullying, spreading harmful false allegations about others or encouraging harm toward another person. Any conduct intended to frighten, silence, isolate, or demean someone is strictly prohibited. All BeSocial members are expected to engage respectfully and contribute to a safe, supportive environment.
Child Exploitation
We maintain an absolute zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual exploitation and abuse. Any content that sexualises, exploits, or endangers a person under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited. This applies to real or fictional representations, including images, videos, text, illustrations, animations, or digitally created content. Prohibited content includes but is not limited to any depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor, requests for or distribution of child sexual abuse material, attempts to groom, solicit, or exploit a minor and content that romanticises or normalises sexual activity involving children. It is strictly forbidden to upload, store, produce, distribute, request, or encourage the sharing of child sexual abuse material under any circumstances. Should you wish to condemn, raise awareness, or prevent such conduct, it must be presented in written form only, reference credible news or educational sources, contain no images, videos, or visual depictions of child abuse of any kind and avoid graphic or descriptive details. Any suspected child exploitation will result in immediate account suspension, will be reported to appropriate law enforcement authorities and will comply with any eSafety Commissioner directives regarding child exploitation material. If you believe a child may be in danger, contact local emergency services immediately.
Spam, Scams, and Fraud
Spam, fraudulent activity, and deceptive conduct are strictly prohibited on BeSocial. This includes unsolicited bulk messaging, impersonation of any kind (including but not limited to for financial or personal gain), romance scams, investment schemes, phishing attempts, or requesting money, gifts, or personal information under false or misleading pretences. Any attempt to exploit, manipulate, or financially deceive other members will result in immediate action, including potential permanent removal from the App. If you suspect a user is engaging in spam, scams and fraud, report any such attempts to us immediately. Any scam attempts may be reported to authorities.
Commercial Solicitation
BeSocial is a friendship-first platform and is not intended for commercial use. You may not advertise, promote, or solicit products, services, businesses, charities, or external commercial links without prior written approval from BeSocial. Using the App primarily for commercial, promotional, or fundraising purposes is prohibited and may result in account action.
Illegal Activity
Content that promotes, facilitates, instructs, or depicts illegal activity is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, drug trafficking or distribution of controlled substances, weapons sales, terrorist or violent extremist content, incitement of violence or instructions for self-harm or suicide, fraud schemes, identity theft, violent conduct, or any other unlawful behaviour. Where appropriate, and as required or permitted by law, BeSocial may preserve information and cooperate with law enforcement on suspected criminal activity.
Hate Speech and Discrimination
BeSocial maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward hate speech, dehumanising conduct and/or vilification of individuals or communities. Any content that targets, attacks, or demeans individuals or groups based on protected characteristics including race, age, ethnicity, nationality, caste, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected attributes is strictly prohibited. This includes slurs, degrading language, harmful stereotypes, or calls for exclusion or harm. This does not include legitimate political debate that doesn’t attack a protected group. Violations may result in immediate content removal, account suspension, or permanent removal from the App. Where required, we may also act in accordance with applicable laws and cooperate with relevant authorities.
Impersonation and Misrepresentation
You must represent yourself accurately and honestly at all times. Creating fake accounts, impersonating another person of any kind (including but not limited to for financial gain or personal gain), doxxing, misusing someone else’s identity, photos, or personal information (e.g. posting others’ contact or private details without consent), or otherwise misrepresenting who you are is strictly prohibited. Any attempt to deceive other members about your identity may result in account suspension or permanent removal from the App.
Misinformation
Content that is knowingly false, misleading, or likely to cause harm is not permitted on BeSocial. This includes the spread of demonstrably false content, dangerous health misinformation, fraudulent claims, fabricated events, election misinformation or deceptive content intended to manipulate or mislead others and that could cause significant harm (e.g. medical hoaxes, fake news about emergencies). Members are responsible for ensuring that information they share is accurate and does not place others at risk. Repeated or serious violations may result in account restrictions or removal.
Violence and Graphic Content
Graphic violence, sexual violence, violent extremist propaganda, gore, content depicting or praising terrorist acts, content that encourages others to commit violent acts and/or explicit depictions of physical harm are strictly prohibited on BeSocial. This includes images, descriptions, or threats that promote or glorify violence. Recognised competitive sports and legitimate sporting events are not considered violent content under these Guidelines. Any threat of violence whether serious, conditional, or framed as a joke will be treated as a serious violation and may result in immediate account suspension or permanent removal.
Self-Harm and Eating Disorder Content
BeSocial supports open and responsible conversations about mental health and encourages members to seek help when needed. However, content that promotes, glorifies, or encourages suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, or other harmful behaviours is strictly prohibited. This includes content that romanticises or normalises such behaviour. It’s okay to discuss these issues to seek support or raise awareness, but not to encourage or give instructions for self-harm or unhealthy behaviors. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a qualified professional or contact emergency services or a mental health support hotline such as Beyond Blue.
Platform Integrity
Any use of the Platform must comply with applicable laws such as anti-hacking legislation. You must not attempt to manipulate, exploit, disrupt, or interfere with the proper functioning of the App. This includes the use of bots, automated account creation, scripts, automated tools, scraping software, reverse engineering, or any technology designed to gain unfair advantage or bypass platform safeguards. You must not sell virtual items for cash among users and others. Creating new accounts to evade suspensions, bans, or other restrictions is strictly prohibited and may result in permanent removal from BeSocial and/or possible legal action.
Reporting and Enforcement
BeSocial adheres to Australia’s online safety laws. If you encounter behaviour or content that you believe violates these Community Guidelines, you can block and report the user directly through the App. Reports are reviewed by our moderation team, who assess each matter in accordance with our policies (including these Guidelines) and applicable laws. We strive to review and address reports promptly (for severe safety issues, often within 24 to 48 hours). Where a violation is identified, we may take appropriate action, which can include removing content, issuing warnings, restricting certain features, temporarily suspending the account, or permanently banning the user from BeSocial. We will inform you of enforcement actions with a brief explanation, unless informing you is legally prohibited or the issue involves child safety/criminal activity. If we receive a legal request or complaint regarding content (for example, an allegation that content is defamatory or otherwise unlawful), we may remove or restrict that content and/or provide opportunities for resolution in accordance with applicable laws.
Abuse of the reporting system, including knowingly false or malicious reports, may result in penalties (including but not limited to a warning or an account ban). Please note that no one will be penalised for reporting something they genuinely believed was a violation.
Preservation of Data
In serious cases (e.g. credible threats or crimes, including those arising from in-person meetups), we may preserve data and cooperate with law enforcement consistent with legal requirements or as permitted by law.
Appeals
If you believe action has been taken against your account in error, you may contact us at support@besocialapp.co within thirty (30) days of the action to issue an appeal. Actions that can be appealed include but are not limited to account bans and termination and content takedowns. We will review your request in accordance with our moderation procedures and aim to provide a response within fourteen (14) days. We may reinstate content or lift restrictions if a mistake is confirmed.
Updates to these Community Guidelines
BeSocial currently operates only within Australia. In the event that BeSocial expands into other jurisdictions, Nexaro Group will review and update these Community Guidelines as necessary to ensure compliance with any applicable laws and regulations of those jurisdictions.
We may also update these Community Guidelines from time to time (for example, to comply with new laws or improve our practices). We will post any updated Guidelines in the App and on our Website, along with the date of revision. Significant changes will be notified to you. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of our practices.
By using BeSocial, you agree to uphold these Community Guidelines and help create a space where connection is safe, respectful, and real.