The Mars Platform is dedicated to fostering a community of creators who share high-quality, engaging, and informative content. To maintain a safe and respectful environment, the following guidelines outline what is and is not permitted on the platform:

General Content Requirements

1. Feature Image Specifications: Each post must include a feature image sized at 1280px x 720px. This image should be visually appealing and relevant to the content, similar to YouTube thumbnails.

2. Originality: All content must be original and created by the user. Plagiarism and unauthorized use of third-party content are strictly prohibited.

3. Relevance: Content should be relevant to the topic, product, service, or affiliate offer being promoted.

4. Clarity and Quality: Ensure that all posts are clear, well-written, and free of grammatical errors. High-quality visuals and well-structured text are essential.

Prohibited Content

1. Illegal Activities: Any content promoting illegal activities, including but not limited to drug use, human trafficking, and cybercrime, is strictly forbidden.

2. Hate Speech and Discrimination: Content that promotes hate speech, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics is not allowed.

3. Violence and Threats: Posts containing threats of violence, harassment, or advocating for harm against any person or group are prohibited.

4. Adult Content: Explicit adult content, pornography, and sexually explicit material are not permitted.

5. Spam and Misleading Information: Avoid posting spam, misleading information, or content intended to deceive or manipulate the audience.

6. Malware and Phishing: Content that includes malicious software, links to phishing sites, or attempts to compromise user security is banned.

7. Copyright and Intellectual Property: Respect intellectual property rights. Do not post content that infringes on the copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights of others.

8. Misrepresentation: Do not impersonate individuals or organizations or misrepresent your affiliation with any entity.

Content Specific Rules

1. Promotional Content: When promoting products, services, or affiliate offers, ensure that claims are truthful, substantiated, and comply with relevant advertising standards and laws.

2. Affiliate Links: Clearly disclose any affiliate relationships in accordance with FTC guidelines. Ensure that all affiliate links are functional and lead to reputable sites.

3. Comments and Interactions: Engage respectfully with other users. Avoid personal attacks, trolling, and inflammatory comments.

Feature Image and Media Guidelines

1. Quality Standards: Feature images and any other media should be of high quality, visually appealing, and relevant to the content of the post.

2. No Infringement: Ensure that all images, videos, and other media used are either owned by you or you have the proper permissions/licenses to use them.

3. Appropriate Content: Avoid using images or media that could be considered offensive, explicit, or inappropriate for a general audience.

Enforcement and Reporting

1. Monitoring: The Mars Platform reserves the right to monitor all content posted and remove any content that violates these guidelines.

2. Reporting Violations: Users can report content that they believe violates these guidelines. The platform will review and take appropriate action, which may include content removal or user suspension.

3. Consequences: Violations of these guidelines can result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban from the platform.

By adhering to these guidelines, you help create a positive and productive environment for all Mars Platform users. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to maintaining the integrity of our community.