Community Guidelines

Last updated
April 3, 2025

Welcome to Clamshell!


Clamshell is a secure, encrypted chat platform designed for you and your coworkers. Our community thrives on respect, civility, and integrity. By using our app, you agree to follow these guidelines to help create a safe, enjoyable space for everyone.

Respectful Communication

  1. Civility First: Treat every community member with respect and courtesy. Avoid language or actions that could be construed as harassment, hate speech, or bullying.

  2. Constructive Dialogue: Share your opinions and feedback in a manner that contributes positively to discussions.


Privacy & Security

  1. Protect Personal Data: Do not share your own or others’ personal or sensitive information without explicit consent.

  2. Respect Confidentiality: Clamshell is built on encryption to safeguard your conversations. We trust you to maintain that confidentiality by not exposing private discussions in public forums.


Appropriate Content

  1. No Illegal or Harmful Material: Sharing or promoting illegal content, harmful links, or materials that encourage violence is strictly prohibited.

  2. Intellectual Property: Only share content that you have the right to distribute. Respect copyright laws and the intellectual property of others.

Spam, Scams, and Unsolicited Content

  1. Keep It Clean: Avoid sending spam, scams, or unsolicited advertisements. Your messages should always add value to the conversation.

  2. No Malicious Behavior: Any attempts to introduce malware, phishing schemes, or other harmful content will not be tolerated.


Compliance with Laws and Policies

  1. Legal Obligations: Your activities on Clamshell must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

  2. Policy Updates: We reserve the right to modify these guidelines as needed. Continued use of Clamshell means you accept any changes.


Moderation and Reporting

  1. Community Moderation: Because messages are end-to-end encrypted, we cannot read your messages. This means that Clamshell’s moderation capabilities are limited. You can always block users to remove their content, and Channel Admins can kick users.

  2. Report Violations: If you see behavior or content that violates these guidelines, please report the user immediately. Your input helps us maintain a healthy community.

Thank you for being a part of Clamshell.
We’re committed to providing a secure, respectful space for meaningful conversations. Enjoy your experience, and let’s keep our community safe and welcoming for everyone.