Report impersonation

<h2>Report Impersonation</h2> <p>Impersonation is a serious violation of our terms of service. If you find an account that is pretending to be you or someone else, please report it immediately.</p> <h3>What is Impersonation?</h3> <p>Impersonation occurs when someone creates an account that:</p> <ul> <li>Uses your name, image, or other identifying information without permission</li> <li>Pretends to be a public figure, celebrity, or brand</li> <li>Misleads others into thinking they are someone they're not</li> <li>Uses copyrighted or trademarked material without authorization</li> </ul> <h3>How to Report Impersonation</h3> <ol> <li>Visit the profile that is impersonating you or someone else</li> <li>Click the "Report" button in the profile footer</li> <li>Select "Impersonation" as the reason for your report</li> <li>Provide the following information: <ul> <li>Who is being impersonated (yourself or another person/entity)</li> <li>Your relationship to the person being impersonated</li> <li>Any evidence that supports your claim (screenshots, links, etc.)</li> <li>Your contact information for follow-up</li> </ul> </li> <li>Submit your report</li> </ol> <h3>What to Include in Your Report</h3> <p>To help us investigate quickly, please provide:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Your Identity:</strong> If you're reporting impersonation of yourself, provide proof of your identity</li> <li><strong>Evidence:</strong> Screenshots of the impersonating account</li> <li><strong>Comparison:</strong> Links to your legitimate profile or official accounts</li> <li><strong>Details:</strong> Specific examples of how the account is impersonating</li> <li><strong>Impact:</strong> Any harm or confusion caused by the impersonation</li> </ul> <h3>What Happens After You Report</h3> <ul> <li>Our team reviews impersonation reports with high priority (typically within 24 hours)</li> <li>We investigate the reported account and compare it with legitimate accounts</li> <li>If impersonation is confirmed, we take immediate action: <ul> <li>Account suspension or termination</li> <li>Removal of impersonating content</li> <li>Prevention of the user from creating new accounts</li> </ul> </li> <li>You'll receive an email update on the status of your report</li> </ul> <h3>For Public Figures and Brands</h3> <p>If you're a public figure, celebrity, or represent a brand:</p> <ul> <li>You can report impersonation even if you don't have a Slash account</li> <li>Provide official documentation proving your identity or brand ownership</li> <li>We may request additional verification for high-profile cases</li> <li>Consider <a href="/support" style="color: #2563eb; text-decoration: underline;">contacting our support team</a> directly for urgent cases</li> </ul> <h3>False Impersonation Reports</h3> <p>Please only report accounts that are genuinely impersonating. False reports may result in action against your account. Parody accounts, fan accounts, or accounts with similar names are generally not considered impersonation unless they mislead others.</p> <h3>Preventing Impersonation</h3> <p>To protect yourself from impersonation:</p> <ul> <li>Create your Slash profile early to claim your username</li> <li>Use a verified email address</li> <li>Add your official social media links to your profile</li> <li>Regularly search for your name to catch impersonators early</li> </ul> <p><strong>Impersonation is taken seriously.</strong> If you believe you're being impersonated, <a href="/support" style="color: #2563eb; text-decoration: underline;">report it immediately</a> so we can take swift action.</p>