Community guidelines
Last updated: October 14, 2026
Our community values
Sleevnotes is built around a shared love of music and a commitment to thoughtful, honest conversation. Anyone can rate or review any album, anytime, and only ratings backed by a verified full listen count toward an album's verified score, which means that number comes from people who actually engaged with the music. This is the foundation of our community, and these guidelines help us protect it.
Be respectful
Respect different tastes
Music is subjective. What one person loves, another might not connect with, and that's okay. Criticize music thoughtfully, not the people who enjoy it.
No harassment or bullying
Don't attack, harass, or intimidate other users. This includes personal attacks, hate speech, discrimination, and targeted negativity toward individuals or groups.
Keep it civil
Disagreements about music are natural and can lead to great discussions. Keep conversations constructive and avoid personal attacks.
Write honest reviews
Let listening count
You can rate or review anything, anytime, but only ratings backed by a verified complete listen count toward an album's verified score. This is what makes our community different: the verified score is earned by actually hearing the record.
Be authentic
Share your genuine thoughts and feelings about the music you listen to. Your unique perspective is valuable to the community.
Be thoughtful
Take time to explain your ratings. A well-written review helps others understand your perspective and discover music that might resonate with them.
No spam or self-promotion
Don't post promotional content, spam, or use reviews to advertise. Sleevnotes is about genuine music discovery, not marketing.
Content standards
The following content is not allowed on Sleevnotes:
- Hate speech, slurs, or content that promotes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability
- Sexually explicit or pornographic content
- Graphic violence or gore
- Content that promotes illegal activities or dangerous behaviors
- Personal information about others without their consent (doxing)
- Impersonation of other users or public figures
- Spam, scams, or fraudulent content
- Copyright infringement or piracy
Reporting and enforcement
How to report
If you see a review or comment that violates these guidelines, use the report action on the content itself. Reports go straight to the moderation queue. For anything without a report button, or for account-level issues, email sleevenotes.music.app@gmail.com with the username and a description of the issue. We review all reports and take appropriate action.
Consequences
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
- Warning or content removal
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent account termination
The severity of consequences depends on the nature and frequency of violations. Serious violations may result in immediate account termination without warning.
Help us build a great community
Sleevnotes is what we make it together. By following these guidelines and treating each other with respect, we can create a community where everyone feels welcome to share their love of music.
Have suggestions for improving these guidelines? We'd love to hear from you at sleevenotes.music.app@gmail.com.
These guidelines may be updated from time to time. Continued use of Sleevnotes after changes indicates acceptance of the updated guidelines.