Community guidelines

Community guidelines

Orbit is built on a simple belief: that a small set of clear, firm rules creates a healthier environment than a long list of gray-area policies.

What Orbit is for

Orbit is a space for authentic connection between people who know each other. It's for the moments of real life — the casual, unfiltered, unremarkable, and meaningful things that make up a day.

What's not allowed

The following are prohibited and will result in content removal and possible account suspension:

• Harassment — Targeting, threatening, or repeatedly antagonizing another person
• Hate speech — Content that degrades people based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin
• Sexual content — Explicit or suggestive sexual content of any kind
• Illegal content — Content that violates applicable law, including non-consensual intimate imagery
• Impersonation — Pretending to be another real person in a deceptive way
• Spam — Repetitive, automated, or commercial posting behavior

What we won't over-moderate

We believe in open, authentic expression. We will not remove content simply because it is:

• Uncomfortable or awkward
• Controversial in opinion
• Emotionally raw or candid
• Unflattering

The line is harm, not discomfort.

How rules are enforced

Orbit reviews reported content. First violations typically result in a warning or content removal. Severe or repeated violations result in account suspension or permanent ban.

We do not use automated moderation for most content. Human review is the standard.

Reporting

See the "Reporting content" article for how to flag a post or user.