/r/AnimalRescue Community | Community Partners Policy

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

Posted & Effective: Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 | Reference Sections: Version 03.01.00 | Updated “Chapter 5 Community Partner Program Terms of Service”.

Applicability: This policy applies to all subreddits, moderators, and community leads (collectively, "Partners") participating in the r/AnimalRescue Community Partner Program.

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Introduction

This Community Partners Program Policy is incorporated into the Community Partners Terms of Service (“Partner Terms”), and you agree that it applies to your subreddit’s participation in the Program in addition to the Partner Terms and other applicable /r/AnimalRescue community standards. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein (including “Application Data,” “ADIDP - Application Disclosure” and “Partner Subreddit”) have the meaning assigned to them in the Partner Terms. For clarity, the term “including” as used herein means “including without limitation.”

As described in the Partner Terms, we may take enforcement actions for any violation of program standards, including if we believe you or your moderation team have violated this Policy. If you come across a Partner Subreddit that you believe violates any of these policies, please report it to the our team via ModMail immediately.

Please check back here regularly, as we may update these policies from time to time. Your continued participation in the Program after such updates go into effect means you accept and agree to the revised terms. Additional guidelines may also apply to your access to specific tools and privileges, including those described in the Cardinal+ ADIDP Workspace.

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:

1.1 Partner moderators must recuse themselves from inquiring about any applicant with whom they have a personal relationship, financial tie, or active interpersonal conflict.
1.2 Data obtained through the ADIDP must never be used to "witch-hunt," mock, or harass applicants, regardless of their application status.
1.3 Professionalism in all cross-community ModMail interactions is mandatory.

1.4 Partners must remain neutral when providing info. Opinions on rescue methods or personal character should be separated from factual data regarding verification history.

Safety and Integrity

Partners must prioritize the safety of their community, the Reddit community, and the Animal Welfare/Rescue community more broadly.