Tuggy
Community Guidelines
Rules and best practices for the Tuggy community
Let's keep Tuggy fun, fair, and safe for everyone
Our Community Values
Tuggy is a global community where millions of people come together to vote, create matchups, and have fun. These guidelines help maintain a positive, respectful environment where everyone can enjoy the game.
Inclusive
Everyone is welcome regardless of background, beliefs, or identity
Respectful
Debates are encouraged; hate, harassment, and bullying are not
Fair
Play honestly without cheating, spamming, or manipulating votes
By using Tuggy, you agree to follow these guidelines. Violations may result in content removal, account restrictions, or permanent bans depending on severity.
Content Guidelines
Encouraged Content
✓ Fun & Engaging Matchups
Create matchups that spark friendly debate and engagement. Examples:
- • Countries, cities, or regions (USA vs China, New York vs London)
- • Food and drinks (Pizza vs Burgers, Coffee vs Tea)
- • Sports teams, athletes, or competitions
- • Movies, TV shows, books, or games
- • Animals, nature, and science topics
- • Technology brands, products, or concepts
- • Historical figures, cultural icons, or celebrities (when respectful)
- • Abstract concepts (Summer vs Winter, Day vs Night)
✓ Respectful Debates
Controversial topics are OK if handled respectfully and without hate. Focus on ideas, not attacking people or groups. Keep matchups lighthearted and fun rather than divisive and hostile.
✓ High-Quality Images
Use clear, appropriate images that represent your contestants accurately. Ensure you have the right to use the images or they're freely licensed/public domain.
✓ Original Creativity
We encourage unique, creative matchups that haven't been done before. Put your own spin on popular comparisons to stand out and attract votes.
Prohibited Content
✗ Hateful or Discriminatory Content
Content that promotes hate, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, or other protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
✗ Explicit Sexual Content
No pornography, explicit nudity, sexual acts, or sexually suggestive content involving minors. Tuggy should be appropriate for general audiences.
✗ Graphic Violence or Gore
No images or content depicting graphic violence, gore, torture, or mutilation. Historical/educational content may be allowed if handled sensitively and appropriately labeled.
✗ Harassment or Bullying
Don't create matchups that target, mock, or harass specific individuals (especially private citizens). Public figures may be included in respectful comparisons but not targeted for abuse.
✗ Illegal Activities
No content promoting illegal activities, drugs, weapons trafficking, fraud, hacking, or other criminal behavior. This includes instructions or encouragement to break laws.
✗ Spam or Scams
No spam matchups created solely for advertising, phishing, malware distribution, or financial scams. Matchups should provide entertainment value, not trick users.
✗ Copyright Infringement
Only use images and content you have rights to use. While discussing copyrighted topics (movies, brands, etc.) is fine, uploading copyrighted images without permission may be removed if reported.
✗ Misleading or False Information
Don't create matchups with deliberately false, misleading, or manipulated content designed to deceive users or spread misinformation.
Fair Play & Voting Rules
Tuggy is designed to be fast-paced and fun, but fair play is essential. Follow these rules to ensure a level playing field:
✓ Allowed
- Rapid clicking as fast as you can
- Using multiple fingers or hands
- Sharing matchups to get more votes
- Encouraging friends to vote
- Voting on multiple matchups
- Creating multiple matchups
✗ Not Allowed
- Using bots or automated scripts
- Creating fake accounts to vote multiple times
- Manipulating vote counts artificially
- Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities
- Coordinated vote manipulation
- Bypassing rate limits or anti-spam measures
Consequences of Cheating
Attempts to cheat or manipulate votes will result in: immediate vote invalidation, matchup removal, temporary or permanent account bans, and IP blocks for severe violations. Our systems detect abnormal patterns - play fair and enjoy the game honestly.
Best Practices for Great Matchups
Want to create matchups that get millions of votes? Follow these best practices:
Choose Universal Topics
Pick contestants that most people will recognize and have opinions about. Global matchups (countries, famous brands, common foods) tend to get more engagement than niche topics.
Create Visual Contrast
Use images with different colors, styles, or compositions. Clear visual distinction makes the matchup more engaging and easier to share on social media.
Spark Friendly Debate
The best matchups divide people into passionate camps with valid arguments on both sides. Avoid one-sided matchups where the winner is obvious.
Write Catchy Titles
Keep titles short, clear, and memorable. The title becomes your URL (tuggy.io/your-title), so make it easy to type, remember, and share.
Ride Trending Topics
Create matchups related to current events, viral trends, or seasonal themes. Timely matchups can explode in popularity overnight.
Share Strategically
Share your matchup in communities where both sides have fans. Engaging both camps creates natural rivalry and sustained voting activity.
Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates these guidelines, please report it. We review all reports and take action when appropriate.
How to Report
Use the Report Button
Find the report/flag button on the matchup page and select the violation type.
Email Our Team
For serious violations, email legal@tuggy.io with the matchup URL and details.
Provide Context
Include specific details about why the content violates guidelines. Screenshots help if available.
What Happens After Reporting?
- • Our moderation team reviews all reports within 24-48 hours
- • Violating content is removed and creators are notified
- • Repeat offenders face escalating consequences (warnings → suspensions → bans)
- • Severe violations (illegal content, hate speech) result in immediate permanent bans
Enforcement & Appeals
Violation Consequences
- Warning: First-time minor violations receive a warning with explanation
- Content Removal: Violating matchups are removed; creator account remains active
- Temporary Ban: Repeat offenses result in 7-30 day account suspensions
- Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations result in permanent account termination
- IP Ban: Extreme cases (illegal content, sustained abuse) result in device/IP blocks
Appeals Process
If you believe your content was removed in error or you received an unfair penalty, you can appeal:
- • Email legal@tuggy.io with "APPEAL" in the subject line
- • Include your username, the specific content/action in question, and why you believe it doesn't violate guidelines
- • Appeals are reviewed within 3-5 business days
- • Appeal decisions are final; repeated frivolous appeals may result in additional penalties
Guidelines Updates
These Community Guidelines may be updated periodically to address new challenges, clarify policies, or reflect community feedback. Major changes will be announced on our homepage and blog.
Last updated: November 2025
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