Facebook Group Rules
Blue Heart Communities Groups bring local residents together under the “I Love” suburban hubs, connected by the Blue Heart logo.
Our purpose is to strengthen communities through constructive discussions, supporting local businesses, and encouraging kindness and unity.
By joining a BHC group, you agree to these rules.
1. Group Purpose
- Share local updates, advice, and support.
- Lost & Found.
- Sell unwanted goods.
- Share job opportunities (not job-seeking posts – use the BHC Jobs Group).
- Unite the community against important issues.
- Be kind, always.
2. General Rules
- No racism, hate speech, or abuse of any kind.
- No bullying, harassment, hijacking of posts, or offensive comments.
- No sexual, pornographic, obscene, or suggestive content.
No politics, religion, or church promotions.
No free advertising — businesses must be listed on our websites:
- Advertising must be local (within 6km of your group’s hub).
- Maximum of 6 BHC groups per person.
- No unrelated posts, links, or external groups/pages.
- No private messages to members without permission.
- No contacting moderators/admins directly — use our Contact Us page.
3. Safety & Prohibited Sales
- No animal sales (including “free to a good home”). Only SPCA/rescue institutions may rehome.
- No alcohol sales unless legally licensed.
- No drugs, stimulants, supplements, or enhancers.
- No weapons, ammunition, or explosives.
- No counterfeit, fraudulent, or scam items.
- Ticket sales and resale are done at your own risk.
4. Business & Advertising
- Only registered businesses listed with I Love Fourways or Blue Heart Communities may advertise.
- No hijacking of other businesses’ ads or posts.
- Financial services must be registered FSPs: FSCA Register.
- Charities must be registered and pre-approved: CIPC NPO Search.
- Events must be hosted by listed businesses or approved partners.
5. Respect & Community Conduct
- Always attempt to resolve issues with a business before posting complaints.
- Naming and shaming is only allowed if you can show proof that management ignored resolution attempts.
- License plates and faces must be blurred in posts.
- Market research, polls, or surveys must be approved by admins via Contact Us.
6. Posting Guidelines
- Second-hand goods: include location & price in your post.
- Combine multiple items into one post (not split).
- Property sales/rentals: only private listings (not agents).
- Medical: no requests for medical advice. You may share personal experiences, but not recommendations/prescriptions. Always consult a professional (e.g., Netcare or your GP).
7. Competitions & Giveaways
- You can only win once every 6 months.
- Winners must claim within 1 week or the prize is reallocated.
- T&Cs apply to individual competitions.
8. Membership Rules
- Members must know at least 1 current member.
- Accounts must be at least 1 year old.
- Only real people may join (no company pages).
9. Emergencies & Liability
This group is not a replacement for:
Additional notes:
- Blue Heart Communities is not responsible for any content posted, nor for private messages between members.
- Opinions expressed are those of members only, not Blue Heart Communities.
- All participation is at your own risk.
10. Misinformation & Content Ownership
- Posts containing unverified claims, AI-generated misinformation, or manipulated media will be removed.
- By posting, you confirm you own the content or have permission to share it.
- You are responsible for ensuring your posts do not infringe copyright, trademarks, or intellectual property.
11. Moderation
- No guaranteed post approval time — posts are approved when moderators are available.
- Comments may be turned off to prevent abuse.
- Admin and moderator decisions are final.
- Admins reserve the right to remove any post, comment, or member at their sole discretion, without reason.
12. Facebook Standards
These rules sit alongside the official Facebook Community Standards.
If your post breaks Facebook’s rules, it will also be removed.
In Summary
Think before you post.
Be kind, supportive, and respectful.
This community exists to connect us, not divide us.
Sincerely,
The Blue Heart Communities Team 💙