How to report abuse on Sharely

1. Keeping Sharely Safe: A Shared Community Responsibility

At Sharely, our mission is to create a safe, authentic link directory ranked solely by real visitor engagement (read general overview). While automated safety checks scan every link upon submission (read moderation guidelines), websites can change after they are approved.

Domains can expire and be purchased by malicious ad networks, personal blogs can get hacked, and creators might occasionally change destination redirects to point to deceptive or unauthorized content. To combat this, we provide a robust, open reporting system for our users.

2. What Constitutes Abuse or Policy Violation?

We urge community members to file reports whenever they encounter links that violate our Content Policy. Key violations include:

• Malware or Phishing: Links prompting users to download unverified `.exe` or `.apk` files, or pages copying login forms of trusted sites (banking, email, social) to steal credentials.
• Deceptive Redirects: Approved links that automatically redirect visitors to scam websites, adult content hubs, or casino networks.
• Spam and Link Stuffing: Low-effort bookmark walls, repetitive listings, or duplicate submissions designed to harvest clicks.
• Copyright Infringement: Destined pages hosting unauthorized digital downloads, pirated software, or unlicensed media.

3. How to Submit an Abuse Report

If you encounter a violation while browsing the Explore Grid, you can report it through two main channels:

Option A: Direct Poster Page Flagging

Open the dedicated showcase page of the offending link (e.g. `sharely.site/link?id=xyz`). Scroll to the feedback or metadata details card and click the "Report Link" button. Complete the short context modal to flag the link for immediate review.

Option B: The Central Report Abuse Portal

For complex complaints, copyright takedown demands, or multiple link reports, visit our centralized Report Abuse Page. Provide:

1. The exact Sharely showcase URL or ID of the offending listing.
2. The specific policy violated (Malware, Phishing, Spam, Copyright, Deception).
3. Supporting evidence or screenshots demonstrating the violation.

4. What Happens After You File a Report?

Every filed report enters our safety operations queue instantly. A safety team member manually evaluates the destination within 12 hours. If a violation is confirmed, we apply appropriate penalties, ranging from metadata correction and warning notifications to complete domain removal and IP bans.

5. Conclusion

By active participation and reporting, the Sharely community keeps link discovery clean, healthy, and safe for everyone. Explore with confidence on our Explore Page or submit support requests via our Contact Us form.