Code of Conduct

AfriBlocks Code of Conduct

AfriBlocks has an obligation to conduct its business in compliance with all appropriate rules, regulations and laws. We are dedicated to helping all Users act in a way that maintains trust and respect. This Code is meant as a guide to using our Site appropriately and must be followed at all times. Any breach of this Code is handled accordingly and will result in disciplinary action, including account termination. Should there be any questions concerning this Code, address them to the AfriBlocks Support Team and you will be provided with additional information regarding the correct procedure(s) to follow and the team will address any concerns you may have.

Personal Behaviour

 

  • I will act ethically and with integrity.
  • I will comply with all of AfriBlocks’ policies.
  • I will respect the rights of all Users.
  • I will not abuse confidential information, or participate in any other illegal practice.
  • I will have regard for Users’ interests, rights, and safety.
  • I will not harass, bully or discriminate.
  • I will not falsify my own or any other identity and I will provide true and correct information.
  • I will not seek to communicate or receive payments off-site.
  • I will not agree to do work I am not capable of doing.
  • I will not request the upfront release of Milestone Payments before I have delivered work.

 

User Content

 

I am responsible for the content I post on AfriBlocks and:

 

  • I will not post content that infringes upon any copyright or other intellectual property rights.
  • I will not post content that violates any law or regulation.
  • I will not post content that is defamatory.
  • I will not post content that is obscene or contains child pornography.
  • I will not post content that includes incomplete, false or inaccurate information about any person, product, or service.
  • I will not post content that contains any viruses or programming routines intended to damage any system.
  • I will not post content that creates liability for Freelancer or harms its business operations or reputation.

 

Confidentiality

  • I will respect confidentiality and privacy.
  • I will not disclose information or documents I have acquired unless otherwise required by law or where authorization is given by AfriBlocks.

 

Contact

  • I will not ask other AfriBlocks users for their private contact details. I will communicate with them only through official website features.

 

Fraud

  • I will not engage in fraud.
  • I will not create multiple accounts.
  • I will not use the Site to illegally transfer funds.
  • I will not use the Site to generate false feedback about any person, product, or service.

 

Communication

  • I will avoid exaggeration, derogatory remarks, and inappropriate references.
  • I will not engage in personal attacks, negative or other unfair criticism, and any unprofessional conduct.

 

Bidding

  • I will not underbid to avoid fees.
  • I will not participate in projects involving illegal behavior.
  • I will only bid on projects that I plan to complete.

 

Spam or Advertising

  • I will not spam or advertise my website or service unless otherwise allowed.

 

Affiliates

  • I will not refer myself for the Affiliate Program.
  • I will not obtain names from mailing lists, group emails, etc to send unsolicited emails (“Spam”).

 

Transactions & Payments 

  • I will not use AfriBlocks to facilitate money exchange including, but not limited to, cryptocurrency (e.g. bitcoin, ethereum, etc).