Last updated: 16/11/2025
Afroko is a platform built to support Afro-Caribbean businesses, celebrate culture, and help communities connect across the UK. To keep Afroko safe, respectful and trustworthy for everyone, we ask all users and business owners to follow these Community Standards.
These standards apply to all activity on Afroko, including business listings, messages, photos, comments, events and any other content shared on the platform.
1. Respect for the Afro-Caribbean Community
Afroko exists to uplift and support the African and Caribbean community. All users must show respect and cultural sensitivity. We do not allow content that:
• Disrespects African or Caribbean heritage
• Insults cultural practices
• Stereotypes communities
• Promotes racism, xenophobia or discrimination
We reserve the right to remove content that harms or disrespects the community Afroko serves.
2. Honesty and Transparency
Listings must always reflect the truth. Users and businesses must not:
• Provide false or misleading information
• Pretend to offer services they do not provide
• Use fake photos or stolen images
• Exaggerate or use deceptive marketing
Honesty builds trust between users and businesses.
3. Safe and Lawful Behaviour
Afroko must be used safely and responsibly. The following are not allowed:
• Illegal goods or services
• Counterfeit products
• Content promoting violence or harm
• Fraud, scams or deceptive activities
• Unlicensed professional services
• Encouraging unlawful behaviour
Any illegal activity will be removed and may be reported to authorities.
4. Respectful Communication
Users must communicate respectfully with one another and with businesses. The following are not permitted:
• Bullying, harassment or verbal abuse
• Threatening or intimidating messages
• Hate speech, sexism, racism or homophobia
• Personal attacks
• Spamming or unwanted messages
Afroko is a place for positive, constructive interactions.
5. Appropriate and Professional Content
All content must be suitable for a public directory. Do not upload:
• Explicit or adult content
• Graphic or violent images
• Offensive gestures or symbols
• Irrelevant or inappropriate images
• Private personal information of others
Photos must represent your real business, products or services.
6. Protection of Intellectual Property
Businesses and users must only upload content they own or have permission to use. It is not allowed to:
• Upload Google images
• Copy photos from competitors
• Use protected logos or branding without permission
• Post copyrighted videos, music or designs
Respect for creators and artists is essential.
7. Community Support and Positivity
Afroko is built to strengthen communities. We encourage:
• Supporting small and independent businesses
• Sharing cultural knowledge
• Highlighting local creators and talent
• Celebrating African and Caribbean heritage
• Engaging respectfully with businesses
Positive participation helps Afroko grow.
8. Safety for Users and Businesses
Users must not:
• Misrepresent their identity
• Post someone else’s contact details
• Share sensitive information without permission
• Use the platform to gather data improperly
Businesses must ensure their details are correct and safe for public view.
9. Responsibility for Your Content
You are responsible for everything you publish on Afroko. You must ensure that:
• Your content is accurate and lawful
• You have rights to any uploaded media
• You follow these Community Standards
• You do not harm the reputation of others
Violations may result in removal or suspension.
10. Reporting Issues
If you see content that breaks these Community Standards, please email us at info@afroko.co.uk.
Include:
• The business or page name
• A description of the issue
• Screenshots if possible
We review all reports and take appropriate action.
11. Consequences for Violations
If you break these standards, we may:
• Remove your content
• Edit your listing
• Suspend or delete your account
• Restrict platform access
• Permanently ban your business
• Report serious issues to authorities
We aim to keep Afroko trustworthy and safe.
12. Commitment to the Afroko Community
Afroko is built with love for African and Caribbean culture. By following these community standards, you help create a positive, vibrant and supportive space where users can confidently discover local businesses and cultural experiences.
If you have questions about these standards, contact us at info@afroko.co.uk.
If you want, I can now prepare:
✓ Vendor Terms of Service (formal legal version)
✓ Contact Us Page
✓ List Your Business Page
✓ Short Rules for the Listing Submission Form
Here is a clean, clear, professional Community Standards page for Afroko.co.uk, with NO placeholders and NO dividing lines.
It is written to protect the platform, set expectations, and reflect Afroko’s cultural mission.
You can paste this directly into your site.
Community Standards
Last updated: 16/11/2025
Contact email: info@afroko.co.uk
Afroko is a platform built to support Afro-Caribbean businesses, celebrate culture, and help communities connect across the UK. To keep Afroko safe, respectful and trustworthy for everyone, we ask all users and business owners to follow these Community Standards.
These standards apply to all activity on Afroko, including business listings, messages, photos, comments, events and any other content shared on the platform.
1. Respect for the Afro-Caribbean Community
Afroko exists to uplift and support the African and Caribbean community. All users must show respect and cultural sensitivity. We do not allow content that:
• Disrespects African or Caribbean heritage
• Insults cultural practices
• Stereotypes communities
• Promotes racism, xenophobia or discrimination
We reserve the right to remove content that harms or disrespects the community Afroko serves.
2. Honesty and Transparency
Listings must always reflect the truth. Users and businesses must not:
• Provide false or misleading information
• Pretend to offer services they do not provide
• Use fake photos or stolen images
• Exaggerate or use deceptive marketing
Honesty builds trust between users and businesses.
3. Safe and Lawful Behaviour
Afroko must be used safely and responsibly. The following are not allowed:
• Illegal goods or services
• Counterfeit products
• Content promoting violence or harm
• Fraud, scams or deceptive activities
• Unlicensed professional services
• Encouraging unlawful behaviour
Any illegal activity will be removed and may be reported to authorities.
4. Respectful Communication
Users must communicate respectfully with one another and with businesses. The following are not permitted:
• Bullying, harassment or verbal abuse
• Threatening or intimidating messages
• Hate speech, sexism, racism or homophobia
• Personal attacks
• Spamming or unwanted messages
Afroko is a place for positive, constructive interactions.
5. Appropriate and Professional Content
All content must be suitable for a public directory. Do not upload:
• Explicit or adult content
• Graphic or violent images
• Offensive gestures or symbols
• Irrelevant or inappropriate images
• Private personal information of others
Photos must represent your real business, products or services.
6. Protection of Intellectual Property
Businesses and users must only upload content they own or have permission to use. It is not allowed to:
• Upload Google images
• Copy photos from competitors
• Use protected logos or branding without permission
• Post copyrighted videos, music or designs
Respect for creators and artists is essential.
7. Community Support and Positivity
Afroko is built to strengthen communities. We encourage:
• Supporting small and independent businesses
• Sharing cultural knowledge
• Highlighting local creators and talent
• Celebrating African and Caribbean heritage
• Engaging respectfully with businesses
Positive participation helps Afroko grow.
8. Safety for Users and Businesses
Users must not:
• Misrepresent their identity
• Post someone else’s contact details
• Share sensitive information without permission
• Use the platform to gather data improperly
Businesses must ensure their details are correct and safe for public view.
9. Responsibility for Your Content
You are responsible for everything you publish on Afroko. You must ensure that:
• Your content is accurate and lawful
• You have rights to any uploaded media
• You follow these Community Standards
• You do not harm the reputation of others
Violations may result in removal or suspension.
10. Reporting Issues
If you see content that breaks these Community Standards, please email us at info@afroko.co.uk.
Include:
• The business or page name
• A description of the issue
• Screenshots if possible
We review all reports and take appropriate action.
11. Consequences for Violations
If you break these standards, we may:
• Remove your content
• Edit your listing
• Suspend or delete your account
• Restrict platform access
• Permanently ban your business
• Report serious issues to authorities
We aim to keep Afroko trustworthy and safe.
12. Commitment to the Afroko Community
Afroko is built with love for African and Caribbean culture. By following these community standards, you help create a positive, vibrant and supportive space where users can confidently discover local businesses and cultural experiences.
If you have questions about these standards, contact us at info@afroko.co.uk.