LAST EDITED AUGUST 23RD, 2022
Our Code of Conduct and your pledge to be an upstanding member of the Themely community.
I will upload only work that I’ve created
Share your own work on Themely.
- Don’t post others’ work.
- Don’t take credit for others’ work.
- Don’t post copyrighted or trademarked content.
- Don’t plagiarize others’ work. A remix/rebound is ok. An exact copy/ replica is not. (See: “I will give due credit”).
If your upload violates these guidelines, it will be removed from Themely and your account may be suspended. Note: Per our Terms of Service, Themely has final say over whether content is appropriate.I will upload design work
Themely is a place to upload and sell what you have created and get custom work. With updates to Themely’s increased file size and file formats, Themely members should be thoughtful about the design work they upload.
- Don’t share content that you would share on a video-sharing platform—including promotional videos, commercials, and tutorials. Video uploads should be used for animation, prototypes, and design work of this nature.
- Don’t share showreels—let your collective uploads tell the story of your work.
- If you’re using audio to enhance your shot, please use it thoughtfully. Make sure you have permission before using audio that’s copyrighted or stick to audio that’s under creative commons.
If your upload violates these guidelines, it will be removed from Themely. Note: Per our Terms of Service, Themely has final say over whether content is appropriate.I won’t post inappropriate content
Themely aspires to be a welcoming and inclusive community. Please don’t post content that is:
- Illegal
- Pornographic, mature in content, or gratuitously or overly sexual [1]
- Racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive
- Shockingly graphic, grotesque, or obscene
- Inflammatory (e.g. name-calling, preaching, ranting, stirring up controversy, or venting frustrations)
[1] We realize that nudity can be a gray area. We aim to keep Themely PG-13 and uploads violating this guideline will be removed at Themely’s discretion.
If you post inappropriate content, it may be removed by Themely per our Terms of Service. Themely has final say over whether content is appropriate. If you repost content that’s been removed or continue to post content that violates these guidelines your account may be suspended or removed.
If you notice a Themely member posting inappropriate content, flag the shot or report it by contacting us.
I will follow the following guidelines for my profile
- For all profiles:
- Do not replace your name with an email address, website url, or keywords to attempt to appear higher in search results.
- Do: Firstname Lastname (John Doe)
- Don’t: Firstname Lastname • Logos • Branding • Graphic Design
- Do not replace your name with an email address, website url, or keywords to attempt to appear higher in search results.
- For creator profiles:
- Do not include an email address or website url in the masthead description or image on your profile (including the use of special characters)
- Do not include any profanity, offensive or hurtful language in the masthead description or image of your profile.
- Do not post known false information including onsite statistics, follower counts or other misleading information
- Do not include any inappropriate content in the masthead image on your profile. Inappropriate content includes text and images that are:
- Illegal
- Pornographic, mature in content, or gratuitously or overly sexual [1]
- Racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive
- Shockingly graphic, grotesque, or obscene
- Inflammatory (e.g. name-calling, preaching, ranting, stirring up controversy, or venting frustrations)
[1] We realize that nudity can be a gray area. We aim to keep Themely PG-13 and shots violating this guideline will be removed at Themely’s discretion.
If you post inappropriate content, it may be removed by Themely per our Terms of Service. Themely has final say over whether content is appropriate. If you repost content that’s been removed or continue to post content that violates these guidelines your account may be suspended or removed.
- For all profiles:
I won’t spam other Themely Members
Themely provides many features that allow users to interact with one-another, including messages. Please don’t use these tools indiscriminately to spam or send unsolicited messages to other members. If you’re caught spamming other Themely members, your account may be suspended or removed.
What do we consider spam?
- Using likes, follows, and other disingenuous social gestures to draw attention to your account
- Linking to your own work in comments on other members’ shots
- Asking for likes and/or follows
- Leaving many comments that are short on substance to draw attention to your account
- Misusing site features and functionality in a way that isn’t in line with their core purpose for personal gain
If you see a Themely member spamming others, report it by contacting us.
I will give due credit
If your work is inspired by other work on Themely, make sure to give credit. You can do this by mentioning the Themely member. Know that work that’s inspired by others may be interpreted as stolen.
If you’re the owner of work that has been posted on Themely without your consent, please review our Copyright Policy.
Please link back to Themely when posting Themely content elsewhere.
I will be constructive in my feedback
When providing criticism or feedback to other Themely members—be helpful, not mean.
I will use messages to contact Themely members about serious work inquires only
When sending a message to a designer, please follow these guidelines:
- Your message must be a work inquiry regarding a design job or project.
- Please personalize the messages you send—don’t send boilerplate messages. They tend to feel impersonal and lack the detail necessary to be appealing. This means you should use their name, provide a brief description of the work or job for which you’re hiring, and any details you find compelling about the designer’s work on Themely.
- Please make sure the designer you’re contacting is a good fit for your job or project as indicated by the work, bio and skills on their profile. Many designers also declare the type work in which they’re interested on the message form—so make sure your message conforms with their stated preferences.
- Have a specific job or project in mind when contacting a designer. Don’t ask if someone is generally looking for new opportunities or if anyone they know is looking for new opportunities.
- Please don’t message designers to ask for free work. Your messaging privileges will be revoked
I recognize that creator accounts are only to be used for posting my personal work
All work posted under an individual player account represents that account holders personal work and not the work of a team, collective, community or any other group of individuals.
If you notice a Themely member posting inappropriate uploads, please report it by contacting us.