Content Guidelines
Clear standards for honest, helpful reviews that respect everyone in the baseball community
infoOverview
At Rate My Baseball Club, we believe in the power of honest, constructive feedback. Our guidelines ensure that reviews remain helpful, respectful, and valuable for parents, players, and clubs alike.
What's Allowed
We encourage honest, constructive feedback based on your experience
Honest Firsthand Experience
Share your genuine experiences with a club, coach, or program. Your perspective matters.
Example
"My son played with this club for two seasons. The coaches were knowledgeable and communicative. Tournament organization was excellent, though practice field quality could be improved."
Constructive Criticism
Provide specific, actionable feedback that helps clubs improve and parents make informed decisions.
Example
"Communication about schedule changes could be better. We sometimes received updates less than 24 hours before games. A team app or group chat would help."
Specific Details
Include details about coaching quality, communication, facilities, costs, and tournament experiences.
Example
"The $2,500 annual fee included uniforms, tournament entry fees, and practice facility rental. Coach Smith provided detailed progress reports every month."
What's Prohibited
Content that violates these rules will be removed
Personal Attacks & Harassment
Attacks on individuals, name-calling, or harassing language are not allowed. Focus on programs, not people.
Not Allowed
"Coach Johnson is a terrible person who doesn't care about kids."
Profanity & Offensive Language
Keep it family-friendly. Reviews with profanity, slurs, or offensive language will be removed.
Rumors, Hearsay & Unverified Claims
Only share what you've personally experienced. Don't spread rumors or repeat things you've heard from others.
Not Allowed
"I heard from another parent that the club is going out of business next year."
Personal Information
Never share phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, or other private contact information.
Spam & Self-Promotion
Don't use reviews to promote your own club, business, or services. No advertising or solicitation.
Important: Serious Allegations Policy
This platform is NOT the appropriate place to report:
- Criminal activity or suspected crimes
- Child abuse or neglect
- Sexual misconduct or harassment
- Physical violence or threats
- Safety violations requiring immediate attention
If you witness or suspect any of the above:
- Contact local law enforcement immediately (911)
- Report to appropriate authorities (SafeSport, state athletic associations)
- Contact the club's board of directors or governing body
Reviews containing allegations of serious misconduct will be removed and, when appropriate, reported to authorities.
How to Report Inappropriate Content
If you see a review that violates our guidelines, please report it. Our moderation team reviews all reports within 48 hours.
To report a review:
- 1.Click the "Report" button on the review
- 2.Select the reason for reporting
- 3.Provide any additional context (optional)
- 4.Submit the report
shieldConsequences for Violations
We take our community guidelines seriously. Violations may result in:
First Violation:
Review removal and warning
Repeated Violations:
Temporary account suspension
Severe or Malicious Violations:
Permanent account ban
Legal Violations:
Report to appropriate authorities
All moderation decisions can be appealed through our contact form.
balanceLegal Disclaimer
Rate My Baseball Club operates as a platform for user-generated content under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. We moderate content in good faith but do not endorse, verify, or take responsibility for the accuracy of user reviews.
Reviews represent the personal opinions of individual users based on their own experiences. Clubs and individuals mentioned in reviews have the right to respond publicly through our platform.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our guidelines, applicable laws, or our Terms of Service. For full legal terms, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
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If you have questions about our content guidelines or need clarification on specific situations, please contact us.
emailContact UsLast updated: November 2025
These guidelines may be updated periodically to ensure platform quality and compliance.