Community Guidelines

2.1 Accuracy and Honesty

Your listings are your reputation on Automeet. Every listing, of whatever type, must be a truthful, complete, and current representation of the item, service, build, showcase, or event being offered.

• check_circle Describe the actual condition of the vehicle, part, service, build, showcase, or event accurately.
• check_circle Include real, unedited photos of the actual item being listed.
• check_circle Disclose known defects, prior accidents, salvage titles, flood damage, or any other material issues.
• check_circle Update or remove listings promptly when an item is no longer available.
• check_circle List items in the correct category (vehicles, parts, services, car builds, showcases, events, or uncategorized).
• cancel Post misleading descriptions, fabricated specifications, or altered photos.
• cancel List items you do not own or have no authority to list.
• cancel Use stock photos or photos from other listings as your own.
• cancel Duplicate the same listing multiple times to increase visibility.
• cancel Post placeholder or "coming soon" listings with no real content.

2.2 Prohibited Listings

The following items and services may never be listed on Automeet under any circumstance:

• Stolen vehicles, parts, or any item with a removed, altered, or fraudulent VIN or serial number.
• Vehicles or parts with tampered odometers.
• Salvage, flood-damaged, or rebuilt vehicles without full and prominent disclosure.
• Counterfeit, replica, or knock-off parts presented as genuine OEM or branded products.
• Services that require a professional license the poster does not hold.
• Items or services that are illegal under federal, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or local law.
• Weapons, hazardous materials, or any non-automotive items not directly related to the platform's purpose.

2.3 Pricing

All pricing must be honest and straightforward.

• check_circle List a real asking price or clearly indicate if a price is negotiable.
• cancel Post artificially low prices to attract attention with no intent to honor them.
• cancel Engage in price manipulation or coordinate pricing with other users.

3.1 Representing Your Business

Business accounts carry additional responsibility. Users interacting with a business listing trust that they are dealing with a legitimate operation.

• check_circle Ensure your business name, address, and category accurately reflect your real business.
• check_circle Keep your business information current and up to date.
• check_circle Only post listings that your business legitimately offers.
• cancel Misrepresent the size, credentials, or nature of your business.
• cancel Use a business account to post personal listings that do not belong to the business.
• cancel Create multiple business accounts for the same business to inflate presence on the platform.

3.2 Multiple Businesses

Subscription plans allow management of multiple business accounts. Each account must represent a distinct, real business entity. Creating multiple accounts for the same business, or fictitious businesses, is a violation of these guidelines and our Terms of Service.

4.1 Be Respectful

Automeet's in-platform messaging exists to help users connect around listings. All communications must be professional, courteous, and relevant to the listing at hand.

• check_circle Respond to inquiries honestly and in a timely manner.
• check_circle Be clear and transparent about the details of what you are offering.
• check_circle Communicate any changes to availability or pricing promptly.

4.2 Prohibited Messaging Conduct

• cancel Send spam, bulk messages, or unsolicited promotional content.
• cancel Harass, threaten, intimidate, or demean other users.
• cancel Use offensive, discriminatory, or abusive language of any kind.
• cancel Attempt to obtain another user's personal or financial information through messaging.
• cancel Use messaging to conduct scams, phishing attempts, or fraudulent schemes.
• cancel Send messages unrelated to listings or platform activity.

4.3 Safety in Communication

5.1 Zero Tolerance for Discrimination

You may not post content or send messages that discriminate against, demean, or attack any person or group based on:

• Race, ethnicity, or national origin
• Sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation
• Religion or beliefs
• Disability or health condition
• Age
• Any other protected characteristic

5.2 Harassment

Harassment of any kind, including repeated unwanted contact, threats, personal attacks, or targeted abuse, will result in immediate account suspension. This applies to conduct both in public listing spaces and in private messages.

5.3 Professionalism

Disagreements may arise in the course of normal platform interactions. You are expected to handle disputes calmly, professionally, and in good faith. If a resolution cannot be reached, use our reporting tools rather than escalating conflict.

7.1 How to Report

• Use the report button available on listings and in the messaging interface.
• Contact our community team directly at support@automeet.com.

Please provide as much detail as possible when reporting, including relevant listing links or message screenshots. Reports are reviewed by our internal team.

7.2 Good-Faith Reporting

Our reporting tools exist to protect the community. Misusing the report system to target other users unfairly, suppress competition, or harass others is itself a violation of these guidelines.