Community Guidelines

Effective date: July 6, 2026

GutPattern only works if it stays honest and kind. These guidelines keep it that way, and they’re part of our Terms & Conditions.

Be honest

• Share your real experience — what actually happened, including the treatments that didn’t help or made things worse. The honest picture is the whole point.
• Don’t invent, exaggerate, or edit outcomes to push a point of view.

Be kind and respectful

• People here are often unwell and frustrated. Assume good faith and be supportive.
• No harassment, hate, or personal attacks.

Not medical advice

• Share what worked for you — don’t present it as medical fact or tell others what they “should” do. Everyone’s body is different, and care decisions belong with a clinician. See our Medical Disclaimer.

Protect privacy

• Share only what’s yours to share. Don’t post other people’s identifiable or private information.

Keep it genuine

• No spam, no undisclosed promotion, and no selling. If you have a commercial or professional interest, be transparent about it.

Moderation, reporting, and appeals

• We may edit for clarity (never to change your reported outcome), or remove content that breaks these guidelines. Serious or repeated violations can lead to account removal.
• To report content that breaks these rules, or to appeal a removal you think was a mistake, reach us through the Contact page.

Thanks for helping make GutPattern a place people can actually trust.