Intern Board Community Guidelines - Trust & Safety Standards
Last Updated: March 11, 2026
Effective Date: March 11, 2026
These Community Guidelines & Trust & Safety Standards (“Guidelines”) define the professional conduct, ethical behavior, and safety expectations for all users of InternBoard.com, operated by Master Trading Class Private Limited (“Company”, “InternBoard”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).
InternBoard is a global opportunity marketplace connecting:
students
fresh graduates
early-career professionals
with employers offering:
internships
apprenticeships
freelance projects
gig opportunities
part-time jobs
work-from-home jobs
live projects
professional courses.
InternBoard operates strictly as a technology platform that enables opportunity discovery and connections between employers and candidates.
InternBoard does not act as an employer, recruitment agency, staffing agency, or hiring intermediary, and the Platform does not participate in employment contracts or hiring decisions.
These Guidelines establish a Trust & Safety governance framework designed to ensure that the InternBoard community remains:
professional
respectful
safe
trustworthy.
1. Purpose of the Community Guidelines
The purpose of these Guidelines is to promote a professional environment where users can safely connect for career opportunities.
These Guidelines aim to:
establish clear behavioral expectations for all users
prevent harassment, abuse, and fraudulent behavior
maintain trust within the InternBoard ecosystem
protect candidates and employers from harmful activities.
These standards apply to all interactions on the Platform including:
user profiles
opportunity listings
messages between users
user-generated content.
2. Core Community Values
InternBoard is built on principles that encourage ethical and professional engagement.
2.1 Professional Integrity
Users must act honestly and maintain professional integrity in all interactions.
Users should:
provide truthful information
communicate professionally
respect the time and efforts of others.
2.2 Respectful Communication
Users must treat others respectfully regardless of:
educational background
nationality
gender
professional experience
personal beliefs.
Disrespectful behavior may result in enforcement action.
2.3 Transparency and Accountability
Users are responsible for the information they share on the Platform.
Profiles, opportunity listings, and communications must be accurate and truthful.
2.4 Community Responsibility
Maintaining a safe platform requires cooperation from all users.
Users are encouraged to report behavior that violates community standards.
3. Acceptable Use of InternBoard
InternBoard may be used for legitimate professional purposes including:
discovering internships and apprenticeships
posting freelance or gig opportunities
applying for part-time jobs or live projects
accessing professional courses.
Users should use the Platform only for purposes aligned with career development and professional networking.
4. Prohibited Behavior
The following conduct is strictly prohibited.
4.1 Harassment and Abusive Conduct
Users may not engage in behavior including:
threats or intimidation
harassment or bullying
repeated unwanted communication
abusive or offensive language.
InternBoard maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
4.2 Discrimination and Hate Speech
Users must not post or communicate content that promotes discrimination based on:
race
religion
nationality
gender
disability
sexual orientation.
Hate speech and discriminatory behavior are strictly prohibited.
4.3 Fraudulent or Deceptive Practices
Users may not engage in activities including:
fake job postings
misrepresentation of qualifications
impersonation of organizations
misleading opportunity descriptions.
Fraudulent behavior may lead to permanent account removal.
4.4 Spam and Unsolicited Messaging
Users must not send unsolicited or irrelevant messages such as:
promotional spam
repeated messaging unrelated to opportunities
bulk unsolicited outreach.
Spam activity disrupts platform integrity.
4.5 Data Harvesting and Scraping
Users may not collect platform data using automated tools or scripts.
This includes extracting:
email addresses
phone numbers
resumes
employer contact details.
Unauthorized data collection is strictly prohibited.
4.6 Malicious Content
Users must not distribute:
malware
phishing links
harmful downloads
malicious code.
Such activities may result in immediate account termination.
5. Employer Conduct Standards
Employers using InternBoard must follow responsible recruitment practices.
5.1 Accurate Opportunity Listings
Employers must clearly disclose:
job responsibilities
compensation terms
work arrangements
duration of internships or projects.
Misleading job descriptions are not permitted.
5.2 Ethical Recruitment Practices
Employers must communicate professionally with candidates and maintain transparent recruitment processes.
Employers should avoid practices that could mislead or exploit candidates.
5.3 No Candidate Payment Requests
Employers must never request payment from candidates for:
application processing
interviews
training programs
equipment purchases.
Employers requesting money from candidates may be permanently banned from the Platform.
6. Candidate Conduct Standards
Candidates must maintain professional behavior when interacting with employers.
6.1 Accurate Profile Information
Candidates must provide truthful information regarding:
education
experience
certifications.
Providing false credentials violates platform policies.
6.2 Responsible Communication
Candidates should communicate respectfully with employers and avoid harassment or inappropriate language.
6.3 Responsible Application Practices
Candidates should apply only to opportunities that align with their qualifications.
Submitting excessive or irrelevant applications may be considered spam.
7. Content Standards
All user-generated content on the Platform must meet professional standards.
7.1 Appropriate Professional Content
Content should be suitable for a professional career platform.
Users must avoid posting:
offensive content
misleading information
irrelevant promotional materials.
7.2 Intellectual Property Respect
Users must respect intellectual property rights and should not upload content that infringes on:
copyrights
trademarks
proprietary content.
8. Trust & Safety Monitoring
InternBoard may use various tools to maintain community safety.
8.1 Automated Monitoring Systems
The Platform may use automated systems to detect:
suspicious account activity
spam messaging patterns
potential fraud attempts.
8.2 Platform Moderation
InternBoard may review content posted on the Platform and remove material that violates community standards.
8.3 Risk Assessment
User activity may be evaluated to identify behaviors that may pose risks to community safety.
9. Reporting Violations
InternBoard encourages users to report violations of community standards.
Users may report:
harassment
fraudulent job listings
impersonation
spam behavior.
Reports may be submitted to:
Reports may be reviewed by the InternBoard Trust & Safety team.
10. Enforcement Actions
InternBoard reserves the right to enforce these Guidelines.
Possible actions include:
warnings issued to users
removal of violating content
temporary account suspension
permanent account bans.
Serious violations may be reported to relevant authorities where required by law.
11. Platform Limitations
InternBoard monitors platform activity but cannot review all user interactions.
InternBoard does not verify every employer or candidate using the Platform.
Users should exercise independent judgment when interacting with others.
12. Limitation of Liability
InternBoard provides a technology platform connecting employers and candidates.
InternBoard shall not be responsible for:
disputes between users
employer hiring decisions
user-generated content.
Users are responsible for their conduct on the Platform.
13. Policy Updates
InternBoard may update these Guidelines periodically to reflect:
evolving community standards
platform improvements
regulatory developments.
Updated policies will be published on the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform indicates acceptance of revised Guidelines.
14. Governing Law
These Community Guidelines are governed by the laws of India.
15. Jurisdiction
All disputes arising from the use of the Platform shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
16. Support & Community Safety Contact
For questions or to report violations of these Guidelines, users may contact:
Email: support@internboard.com
