Community Guidelines Version 2.1

[Background of the Establishment of Community Guidelines]

The anti-litter social media platform Pirika was created to keep litter out of the natural world and to promote fun cleanup activities.
We have established guidelines to ensure that users can safely and enjoyably participate in cleanup activities, and manage the platform in accordance with these guidelines.

[Guide for Cleanup]

(1) For Safe Cleanup

To prevent injuries or the risk of infections from litter collection, we recommend the following:

Use tongs or work gloves to safely pick up garbage.
Wash your hands after the activities.
Avoid attempting to pick up dangerous items such as injection needles, sharp objects, or items potentially contaminated with drugs. Instead, please contact local governments for assistance.

(2) Abide by Laws and Rules

To ensure safety and legality during cleanup activities, please adhere to the following rules:

Do not enter private properties without permission.
Avoid damaging any property.
Refrain from using smartphones while walking to prevent accidents with vehicles or other pedestrians.

[Guide for Using Pirika]

(1) Posts on Pirika

We aim to obtain accurate information through Pirika to enhance research and address environmental issues.
We are also committed to reducing the amount of litter entering the natural environment.
In support of these goals, we ask for your cooperation with the following guidelines:

Ensure that your posts are directly related to litter cleanup activities. While we welcome heartwarming photos and comments, they should pertain to cleanup activities.
When posting photos, try to capture the entire litter you collected and provide as much detail as possible about the litter count or volume, the date and time of the cleanup, the number of participants, and the area of the activity.
Avoid posting the same litter-picking activity across multiple accounts to prevent duplicate records.
Do not include items that are already properly disposed of, such as garbage in bags at collection sites or in trash cans, as ‘litter’ in your posts.
Refrain from recording natural materials such as tree branches, leaves, and stones as ‘litter’ on Pirika.

(2) How to Use Pirika

Please refer to（https://corp.pirika.org/en/sns-pirika/detail/）for detailed instructions on how to use Pirika. Pay particular attention to the following:

Be aware that posts on Pirika are public. Exercise caution when disclosing personal information.
If posting with 'Location ON,' be aware that it may allow others to guess the location of your home.
You may choose to turn off location sharing or register a different nearby location instead.
Users under the age of 18 should consult with their parents about using Pirika before participating.
Do not post personal information such as faces or addresses of others without their consent.
When taking photos of litter on the street, ensure that the faces of pedestrians are not captured.
To enhance interaction among users, we recommend dedicating one post to one cleanup activity.
For organizing and conducting a cleanup event, please use the event function.
If you have any feedback regarding Pirika, please contact us through the 'Feedback' section of the application.

(3) Dealing with Inappropriate Posts

If you encounter accounts, posts, groups, or events that are inappropriate or in violation of Pirika's rules, please follow these guidelines:

To prevent disputes, refrain from directly addressing or advising other users through comments or posts.
You can report any inappropriate or rule-violating content using the "Reporting" function on the Pirika application. (Reporting is not mandatory.)
When a report is made, the content will be temporarily hidden from the application.
Our company reviews the reported content and decides whether to delete it or take other appropriate actions.
When you report a violation, your information is not shared with other users, including the user you reported.

(4) Prohibited Actions

To ensure a pleasant experience for all users of Pirika, the following types of posts are prohibited:

Posts that defame other users or the platform, including Pirika, Inc. (the “Company”).
Posts containing obscene language or expressions.
Posts containing child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE).
Posts containing discriminatory language or expressions.
Posts containing anti-social content.
Posts containing solicitations for religious activities or organizations.
Commercial posts made without the Company's permission.
Posts that disclose personal information.
Posts that infringe on the intellectual property rights of a third party.
Posts that violate laws or regulations.
Posts that interfere with the operation of the Company.
Posts fall under any of the categories listed above.
Posts that the Company considers inappropriate.

(5) Company Response to Prohibited Actions

We may delete any accounts, posts, groups, or events that fall under any of the following categories:

The posted images and the reported amount of trash significantly differ.
The reported amount of trash and the number of participants markedly differ.
The account continuously makes inaccurate posts.
Violations of laws and regulations.
Contraventions of our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or Community Guidelines.
Cases where we reasonably judge that deletion or modification is necessary.

If you have any questions or objections regarding a report or deletion, please contact us through the "Feedback" section of the Pirika application or website (https://corp.pirika.org/en/contact/detail/sns.html).
Please be sure to include information about the account or post in question.

[Questions or Comments to Our Company]

If you have any questions or comments regarding Pirika, please contact us through the "Feedback" section of the application or website (https://corp.pirika.org/en/contact/detail/sns.html) at any time.
However, please understand that we are unable to respond to all inquiries.

March 14, 2025 Version 2.1. Effective