1. Be Respectful and Kind

• Treat all community members with respect, regardless of their skill level, background, or perspective
• No bullying, harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind
• Disagree constructively—focus on ideas, not personal attacks
• Be patient with learners who are struggling or asking questions

2. Keep It Educational and Appropriate

• All content should be related to mathematics, learning, or exam preparation
• No inappropriate, offensive, or explicit content (including text, images, or links)
• Keep discussions on-topic in study groups and comment sections
• No spam, advertising, or self-promotion without permission

3. Support Authentic Learning

• Help others learn by explaining concepts, not just giving answers
• Encourage understanding over memorization
• Share helpful resources and study techniques
• Don’t share exam answers or facilitate cheating during active exams
• Academic integrity is essential—help others learn, don’t enable shortcuts that undermine education

4. Protect Privacy and Safety

• Never share personal information (yours or others’) including full names, addresses, phone numbers, school names, or social media handles
• Don’t ask others for personal information
• If you’re under 18, never arrange to meet someone from HMC in person
• Report any concerning behavior to HMC moderators immediately

5. Use Appropriate Language

• Communicate clearly and professionally
• No profanity, vulgar language, or inappropriate jokes
• Write in a way that’s helpful and easy to understand
• Be mindful that our community includes young learners

6. Give Credit Where It’s Due

• Don’t plagiarize or claim others’ work as your own
• If you’re sharing content from external sources, provide attribution
• Respect intellectual property and copyright
• Original explanations and solutions are always appreciated

7. Report, Don’t Retaliate

• If you see rule violations, report them to moderators—don’t engage
• Use the report function for inappropriate content or behavior
• Trust our moderation team to handle issues fairly
• Don’t publicly call out or shame other users

8. Respect Educators and Moderators

• Our teachers and moderators volunteer their time to help you succeed
• Follow their guidance and respect their decisions
• If you disagree with a moderation action, contact us privately through proper channels
• Recognize that educators are here to help, not to be taken advantage of