Community Guidelines
These guidelines help maintain ElfSurgery as a safe, helpful resource for the trans community.
1. Respect
- Treat all users with dignity
- No deadnaming, misgendering, or transphobic content
- No harassment of reviewers or surgeons
- Be supportive—everyone is at a different point in their journey
2. Honesty
- Reviews must reflect genuine experiences
- Only review surgeons you've personally consulted or had surgery with
- Disclose any conflicts of interest
- Don't post fake reviews (positive or negative)
3. Privacy
- Don't attempt to identify anonymous reviewers
- Don't share others' personal information
- Respect that this is sensitive health information
- Don't post photos of other patients without consent
4. Constructive Criticism
Negative reviews are allowed and valuable. We encourage:
- ✓"The results weren't what I hoped for because..."
- ✓"Communication was difficult—emails took weeks to get responses"
- ✓"I experienced these specific complications..."
We don't allow:
- ✗Personal attacks or insults
- ✗Threats or harassment
- ✗Unverified claims presented as fact
5. No Commercial Activity
- No paid reviews or promotions
- No affiliate links
- Surgeons may claim profiles but not pay for placement
Enforcement
- First offense: Warning
- Second offense: Temporary suspension
- Severe/repeated violations: Permanent ban
Appeals: conduct@elfsurgery.com
