Express yourself freely and support others doing the same.
Speak with empathy, even when offering critique.
Every voice matters. We welcome all identities, abilities, and backgrounds.
Stay open to learning, exploring, and growing your creative self.
Treat all members with kindness, even when you disagree.
Use inclusive language — avoid ableist, racist, sexist, or other harmful language.
Respect diverse communication styles, especially in a neurodivergent-friendly space.
No bullying, trolling, hate speech, or harassment of any kind will be tolerated.
DIYvinci is proudly neurodivergent-led. Many members of our community live with disabilities, chronic illness, and invisible conditions.
Be patient with different communication styles and needs.
Don’t assume ability or experience level — ask, don’t guess.
Do not give unsolicited medical or mental health advice.
We love when you share your work, ideas, and progress! Please:
Give credit to others when using or being inspired by their work.
Ask for consent before reposting someone else's content.
Share your own creations or clearly note when using templates, references, or collaborations.
Our groups, galleries, and events are designed to create connection and creativity. Please:
Post in the appropriate section or group for your content.
Use trigger/content warnings when sharing potentially sensitive topics.
Avoid spam, repetitive self-promotion, or overly off-topic content.
DIYvinci supports creative entrepreneurs! You are welcome to promote your creative business:
Use designated areas (like the Creative Business Directory) to list your business or offerings.
In discussion spaces, keep promotions relevant and community-centered (e.g., offering a class, asking for feedback).
Refrain from sending unsolicited promotional messages to other members.
Do not share private messages, personal information, or member content without permission.
Report concerning behavior to moderators or staff.
Respect others’ boundaries — both in conversation and collaboration.
To protect our space, the following are prohibited and may result in immediate removal:
Hate speech, harassment, or threats
Plagiarism or art theft
Scams or deceptive content
Sharing explicit or NSFW content
Repeated disregard for community guidelines
DIYvinci staff and moderators reserve the right to edit or remove content that violates these guidelines. In most cases, we aim to offer gentle correction and guidance first. Repeated or serious violations may result in suspension or removal from the community.
Have questions or ideas to make our community better? We want to hear them!
Reach out to the team at [email protected] or post in the designated feedback section of the community.
