Code of Conduct for Supporters
Guidelines for supporting petitions on Voact
Last Updated: November 2025
Preamble
As a supporter of petitions, you actively contribute to social opinion formation. Your signature is a sign of your conviction and commitment. This code of conduct is intended to help you sign responsibly and honestly.
1. Truth and Honesty
(1) Only sign petitions that you support in terms of content and whose cause you are convinced of.
(2) When signing, use only your real, correct data (name, email address).
(3) Creating fake accounts or using false identities is prohibited.
(4) Multiple signatures by the same person are not allowed and will be automatically detected.
2. Voluntariness and Independent Action
(1) Your signature must be voluntary – without pressure, coercion or financial incentives.
(2) Read the petition completely before signing.
(3) Check whether the facts presented are comprehensible and whether you can support the demand.
Tip: You can withdraw your signature at any time if you change your mind.
3. Data Protection and Consent
(1) Your personal data (name, email) will be processed in accordance with the privacy policy.
(2) For each petition, you can decide whether your signature is publicly visible or anonymous.
(3) If you share your email address with the petitioner, this only happens with your express consent.
Important: Your email address will never be sold to third parties or used for commercial purposes.
4. Prohibition of Manipulation and Abuse
The following actions are strictly prohibited:
- ✗Automated signing (bot usage)
- ✗Creating fake accounts for multiple signatures
- ✗Using other people's email addresses
- ✗Signing on behalf of others without their knowledge
- ✗Coordinated manipulation attempts
Violations lead to immediate deletion of the signature and blocking of the account.
5. Respectful Behavior
(1) When commenting on a petition, use objective, respectful language.
(2) Prohibited are:
- Insults, threats, hate speech
- Discrimination (e.g. based on origin, gender, religion)
- Spreading misinformation
- Spam or commercial advertising
- Personal attacks on petitioners or other supporters
Best Practice: Stay objective and constructive – even if you are critical of a petition.
6. Reporting Violations
(1) You can report petitions or comments if they violate the terms of use.
(2) Use the report function for:
- False or misleading information
- Insulting or discriminatory content
- Calls for violence or criminally relevant content
- Violation of personal rights
- Suspicion of manipulation
(3) Do not report content maliciously or abusively – false reports may have consequences.
7. Protection of Democratic Discourse
(1) Voact is a platform for democratic opinion formation and civic engagement.
(2) Accept that there are different opinions – even if you do not share them.
(3) Discuss controversial topics respectfully and based on facts.
(4) The goal of Voact is to provide a platform for constructive debates – not for incitement, division or manipulation.
8. Prohibition of Commercial Use
(1) The use of the platform for commercial purposes is not permitted.
(2) In particular, the following are prohibited:
- Collecting email addresses for advertising purposes
- Commercial advertising in comments
- Sale or transfer of user data
- Paid signatures or "signature farming"
9. Personal Responsibility
(1) You are responsible for ensuring that you only support petitions that you can endorse in terms of content.
(2) The operator is not liable for the content of the petitions or for damages resulting from their use.
(3) You can withdraw your signature at any time if you no longer stand behind the petition.
10. Sanctions for Violations
In case of violations of this code of conduct, the operator may:
- Remove your signature
- Delete your comments
- Temporarily or permanently block your user account
- File criminal charges for criminally relevant content
The decision on sanctions is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the severity of the violation.
11. Changes to this Code
This code of conduct may be adjusted as necessary. Significant changes will be communicated to users via email.
12. Your Right to Withdraw
(1) You can withdraw your signature at any time without giving reasons.
(2) Withdrawal is made via the petition itself or via a link in the confirmation email.
(3) After withdrawal, your signature will be permanently removed from the list.
Questions about the Code of Conduct?
If you have any questions about this code of conduct or uncertainties regarding your signature, you can contact us at any time:
❤️ Thank You for Your Commitment!
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Together for change!