Community Guidelines
Last updated: 11.06.2026
Welcome to Navios!
Navios is a community platform for sailors to connect, find crew members, discover events, share knowledge, and build meaningful connections within the sailing world.
To keep Navios safe, respectful, and useful for everyone, please follow these guidelines.
1. Be Respectful
Treat other users with respect at all times.
The following behavior is not allowed:
- Harassment or bullying
- Personal attacks
- Hate speech
- Discrimination
- Threats or intimidation
- Abusive or offensive behavior
Healthy discussions are encouraged. Personal attacks are not.
2. Be Honest
Please provide accurate information about yourself, your sailing experience, and your activities.
Do not:
- Create fake profiles
- Impersonate another person
- Misrepresent your qualifications or experience
Trust is essential for a strong sailing community.
3. Protect Privacy
Do not share personal information belonging to other people without their consent.
Examples include:
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Home addresses
- Identity documents
- Financial information
Always respect the privacy of others.
4. Relevant Content Only
Navios is intended for sailing-related activities and discussions, including:
- Crew search posts
- Sailing opportunities
- Events and regattas
- Training sessions
- Questions and answers
- Knowledge sharing
- Community discussions
Please keep content relevant to the purpose of the platform.
5. Prohibited Content
The following content is not permitted:
- Illegal content
- Copyright infringement
- Fraud or scams
- Spam
- Misleading information
- Hate speech
- Violent or threatening content
- Pornographic content
- Malware or malicious links
- Content that may endanger others
6. Photos and Media
Only upload content that you have the right to share.
If other people are clearly identifiable in photos or media, ensure that you have the necessary permission to publish those materials.
7. Events and Crew Opportunities
Navios connects people but does not organize, supervise, or verify activities.
Users remain solely responsible for:
- Their own decisions
- Their safety
- The accuracy of information they provide
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Participation in sailing activities, training sessions, regattas, and meetups is at the user's own risk.
8. Reporting and Moderation
If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please use the reporting tools available on the platform.
Moderators may review reported content and take appropriate action, including:
- Warnings
- Content removal
- Temporary suspensions
- Permanent account bans
9. Abuse of the Platform
The following activities are prohibited:
- Circumventing account restrictions or bans
- Creating multiple accounts to evade moderation actions
- Automated spam or bot activity
- Abuse of reporting systems
- Attempts to disrupt or manipulate the platform
10. Moderation Decisions
Navios reserves the right to remove content or restrict access to accounts when necessary to protect the platform and its users.
Moderation decisions are made in good faith based on the information available at the time.
11. Our Goal
Our goal is to create a welcoming, trustworthy, and valuable community for sailors around the world.
By using Navios, you help us build a platform based on respect, safety, and a shared passion for sailing.
Fair winds and following seas.