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SXC Harassment, Coercion & Boundary Violations Policy

Effective date: 1st January, 2026.

1. Purpose

SXC is a professional, provider-first platform.

This policy exists to prevent harassment, coercion, intimidation, and boundary violations, and to ensure that communication on SXC remains respectful, safe, and purposeful.

Persistent pressure or abuse has no place on the platform.

2. Core Principles

SXC operates on the following principles:

  • Respect for boundaries — refusals are final

  • No entitlement — access, communication, or payment does not create obligation

  • Professional conduct — messaging is not a license for abuse

  • Zero tolerance for intimidation

3. Prohibited Behaviour

The following behaviours are prohibited on SXC:

3.1 Repeated Pressure After Refusal

  • Continuing to request services after refusal

  • Attempting to renegotiate boundaries already set

  • Repeated messaging intended to wear down or override consent

3.2 Harassment & Sexualised Abuse

  • Insulting, degrading, or sexually aggressive language

  • Repeated unwanted sexualised messages

  • Intimidating or hostile communication

3.3 Coercion & Manipulation

  • Guilt-tripping or emotional pressure

  • “You owe me” or “I paid so you must” behaviour

  • Leveraging past interactions, gifts, or bookings to force compliance

3.4 Threats, Blackmail & Doxxing

  • Threats of harm, exposure, or retaliation

  • Attempts to publish or threaten to publish personal information

  • Blackmail using images, messages, or personal details

  • Threats involving reviews, ratings, or reports

4. Messaging & Platform Abuse

SXC messaging must not be used to:

  • Intimidate, harass, or control

  • Circumvent platform rules

  • Pressure providers into unsafe or unwanted activity

Misuse of messaging may result in immediate restrictions.

5. Reviews & Retaliation

The following are not permitted:

  • Retaliatory reviews following refusal or cancellation

  • Reviews used as leverage or punishment

  • Threatening negative feedback to obtain compliance

SXC may remove or suppress reviews that violate this policy.

6. Provider Protection

Providers have the right to:

  • End conversations at any time

  • Block or report abusive users

  • Decline or cancel bookings due to harassment or coercion

Providers will not be penalised for enforcing boundaries or reporting violations.

7. Reporting & Response

Users may report:

  • Harassment or intimidation

  • Coercive behaviour

  • Boundary violations

Reports are:

  • Treated seriously

  • Reviewed promptly

  • Handled confidentially

  • Protected from retaliation

8. Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

  • Trust score reduction

  • Messaging restrictions or bans

  • Review removal

  • Account warnings

  • Temporary or permanent suspension

Severe threats or criminal conduct may be referred to authorities where required by law.

9. Platform Commitment

SXC is committed to:

  • Maintaining a safe communication environment

  • Supporting providers who report abuse

  • Acting decisively against toxic behaviour

  • Preventing the normalisation of coercion or entitlement

Professional conduct is a condition of access.

10. Acknowledgement

By using SXC, all users agree to:

  • Respect refusals and boundaries

  • Communicate without harassment or coercion

  • Use messaging responsibly

  • Comply with this Harassment, Coercion & Boundary Violations Policy