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Author: @u/AnimalRescue-ModTeam | Official /r/AnimalRescue Brand Account

Posted: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

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I. Introduction

Hello! Thank you for your participation in our Cardinal+ Chapter 5 Community Partnership Program. These Guidelines constitute the formal expectations and standards for the handling, usage, and protection of applicant data by Community Partner Program (CPP) participants. In accordance with Chapter 5 (Guide for External Inquiries & Application Data) of the **r/AnimalRescue Community Fundraising Verification Guidelines & Procedures,** compliance with these guidelines are mandatory for all partner subreddit moderation teams granted access to the Cardinal+ Partner Application Data Disclosure Portal.

1. Regarding Ethics and Professional Conduct

As a Community Partner, you represent a trusted extension of the animal welfare community. Partners must adhere to the following ethical standards:

  1. Partner moderators must recuse themselves from inquiring about any applicant with whom they have a personal relationship, financial tie, or active interpersonal conflict.
  2. Data obtained through the ADDP must never be used to "witch-hunt," mock, or harass applicants, regardless of their application status.
  3. Professionalism in all cross-community ModMail interactions is mandatory.
  4. Partners must remain neutral when providing info. Opinions on rescue methods or personal character should be separated from factual data regarding verification history.

2. Regarding Liability

The /r/AnimalRescue Administration provides access to the ADDP "as-is." We make no warranties regarding the absolute accuracy of applicant-submitted data. Partner subreddits agree to hold r/AnimalRescue and its moderators harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the partner's use of this data or their subsequent moderation actions within their own communities.

By accessing, using, or submitting an Application to the Cardinal+ Verification System, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions set forth herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, or Our Other Applicable Guidelines, you are prohibited from using the Service.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Guidelines, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: