Treat everyone with respect
Respect is the foundation of our community.
Please:
- Be polite and considerate.
- Respect different cultures, beliefs, and opinions.
- Listen as much as you speak.
- Be patient with language learners.
- Encourage and support other members.
Disagreements are natural, but personal attacks, insults, or harassment are not acceptable.
Keep conversations friendly
BabelFriends is designed for language learning and cultural exchange.
We encourage conversations about:
- Languages
- Travel
- Culture
- Hobbies
- Daily life
- Education
- Food
- Music
- Books
- Traditions
Always communicate in a respectful and constructive manner.
No harassment or bullying
The following behavior is strictly prohibited:
- Harassment
- Bullying
- Intimidation
- Threats
- Hate speech
- Discrimination
- Offensive or abusive language
- Personal attacks
We have zero tolerance for behavior that makes other members feel unsafe.
Respect cultural diversity
Our members come from many countries and backgrounds.
Please:
- Be open-minded.
- Respect cultural differences.
- Avoid stereotypes.
- Ask questions respectfully.
- Celebrate diversity.
Language learning is also about understanding people.
Protect your privacy
Never share sensitive personal information publicly, including:
- Passwords
- Banking information
- Government identification numbers
- Private addresses
- Confidential documents
Be cautious before sharing phone numbers or social media accounts with people you have just met.
Keep personal meetings safe
Some members may decide to meet in person.
If you choose to do so:
- Meet only if you feel comfortable.
- Choose a public place.
- Inform a friend or family member.
- Trust your instincts.
- Never feel pressured to meet anyone.
BabelFriends cannot guarantee the behavior of users outside the platform.
Appropriate content only
Please do not post or share:
- Illegal content
- Pornographic or sexually explicit material
- Violent or graphic content
- Hate speech
- Extremist content
- Spam
- Malware
- Fraudulent content
- Copyright-infringing material
Content that violates these guidelines may be removed without notice.
No scams or fraud
Do not use BabelFriends to:
- Request money.
- Promote investment schemes.
- Conduct fraudulent activities.
- Impersonate another person.
- Manipulate or deceive other users.
Accounts involved in scams will be permanently removed.
Honest profiles
Please create an authentic profile.
Use:
- Your own information.
- A genuine profile photo (optional but encouraged).
- Accurate language levels.
- Honest interests.
Fake identities and misleading profiles reduce trust within the community.
Respect minors
BabelFriends welcomes users of different ages, subject to our Terms of Use.
Members must never:
- Exploit or endanger minors.
- Groom or manipulate minors.
- Send inappropriate messages to minors.
- Share inappropriate content with minors.
Users under the age of 18 may use BabelFriends only with the consent and supervision of their parent or legal guardian, as described in our Terms of Use.
Any activity involving the exploitation or abuse of minors will result in the immediate suspension of the account and may be reported to the appropriate authorities where required by law.
Report problems
Help us keep BabelFriends safe.
Please report:
- Harassment
- Fake accounts
- Spam
- Fraud
- Offensive content
- Suspicious behaviour
- Safety concerns
Our moderation team reviews reports as quickly as possible.
Moderation
To protect the community, BabelFriends may:
- Remove content.
- Issue warnings.
- Temporarily suspend accounts.
- Permanently ban users.
- Restrict access to certain features.
Moderation decisions are made to protect the safety and integrity of the community.
Respect intellectual property
Only share content that you own or have permission to use.
Do not upload copyrighted material without authorization.
Always respect the intellectual property rights of others.
Help build a positive community
Every member contributes to the atmosphere of BabelFriends.
We encourage you to:
- Welcome new members.
- Practice with patience.
- Celebrate progress.
- Share knowledge.
- Inspire confidence.
- Build genuine international friendships.
Together, we can create a community where languages become bridges between people.
Thank you
Thank you for helping make BabelFriends a safe, respectful, and inclusive place for language learners around the world.
By treating others with kindness and respect, you help create a community where everyone can learn, connect, and grow together.
