Terms of Use
Date of last modification: 2026-01-3031
Terms of Use version: 1.45
Core Values
frei.chat is a private communication service based on universal human rights, freedom, diversity, and mutual respect.
Account Eligibility
This server is intended for adult users only. By using this service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old.
Rules
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Be respectful towards other users.
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No hate speech, discrimination, or dehumanizing language.
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No harassment, targeted abuse, or incitement against individuals or groups.
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No pornography or sexually explicit content.
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No doxxing or sharing personal data of others without consent.
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No illegal content or copyright-infringing content.
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No offensive or graphic content intended to shock or intimidate.
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No malicious links, malware, or phishing.
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No spam, flooding, or disruptive behavior.
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No abuse of the service (e.g., excessive automated traffic or Matrix API abuse).
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Follow additional rules or guidelines issued by moderators/administrators for safety and orderly operation.
Prohibited Content and Self-Presentation
Content, statements, or forms of self-presentation that demean, exclude, or dehumanize individuals or groups based on origin, nationality, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics are not permitted on frei.chat.
This explicitly includes racist, antisemitic, queer-phobic, as well as right-wing and far-right ideologies.
Preventive Exclusion
The operator reserves the right to restrict or terminate access if publicly visible indications — such as user names, room names, profile information, avatars, or other forms of self-presentation visible on frei.chat — suggest that these core values are not shared or that right-wing or other dehumanizing ideologies are supported, glorified, or relativized.
Such measures may be taken even if no specific violation of the rules has yet occurred within frei.chat.
Federated Environment (Matrix)
Matrix is a federated communication network. As a result, names, room metadata, and profile information may originate from external or federated servers but still be visible on frei.chat. The rules and moderation policies above apply to such publicly visible metadata insofar as it is visible on frei.chat.
Enforcement
Enforcement measures may include the removal of content, temporary restrictions, or permanent exclusion from the service. There is no entitlement to use frei.chat.
Media Retention – Bridged Services
While media content on frei.chat is generally retained for up to 30 days, exceptions may apply to media originating from bridged services. Due to technical and resource considerations, large media files received via Telegram bridges may be subject to shorter retention periods (e.g., up to 7 days).
Appeals
If you believe a moderation or exclusion decision was made in error, you may contact the operator team once via the designated contact channel. Appeals will be reviewed, but there is no guarantee of reversal. Repeated or abusive requests may be ignored.
History
| Date |
Version |
Changes |
| 2026-01-31 | 1.5 | Media Retention for Bridged Services |
| 2026-01-30 | 1.4 | Added and clarified sections on core values, prohibited right-wing extremist content, and preventive moderation and exclusion based on publicly visible self-presentations, including federated Matrix environments. |
| 2026-01-03 | 1.3 |
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| 2024-08-08 |
1.2 |
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| 2024-07-17 |
1.1 |
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| 2024-01-14 |
1.0 |
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| 2023-03-26 |
1.0 |
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