Trust & Safety
Trust on Steward Market is designed, not assumed. Steward Market is a consent-based marketplace.
Marketplace Rules
Trust on Steward Market is designed, not assumed.
Steward Market is a consent-based marketplace.
Participants agree to:
- Engage honestly and accurately
- Respect visibility, timing, and boundaries
- Use the platform to explore alignment, not to pressure outcomes
- Represent themselves and others truthfully
Listings, profiles, and messages must reflect real intent and authorized participation by the party represented. This is a space for clarity, not manipulation.
Code of Conduct
We expect professional, respectful behavior from all participants.
The following are not permitted:
- Harassment, coercion, or intimidation
- Misrepresentation of role, authority, or intent
- Unauthorized solicitation or mass outreach
- Treating users or listings as inventory
- Abusive, discriminatory, or exploitative behavior
Violations may result in restricted access or removal from the platform.
We prioritize safety and integrity over volume.
Verification Standards
Verification on Steward Market is designed to build trust without creating barriers.
Depending on role, verification may include:
- Identity confirmation
- Credential or affiliation review
- Role-based verification (buyer, seller, advisor, capital partner)
- Optional certifications or badges
Verification helps establish credibility. It does not imply endorsement, guarantee outcomes, or replace independent diligence.
Verification confirms who someone is and how they participate, not whether a deal is “good” or “approved.”
Reporting & Moderation
If something doesn’t feel right, we want to know.
Users can report:
- Inappropriate behavior
- Misrepresentation
- Boundary violations
- Suspected misuse of the platform
Reports are reviewed by the Steward Market team with discretion and care. We intervene to protect the ecosystem, not to referee deals.
We prioritize discretion, fairness, and harm reduction in all moderation decisions.
Dispute Resolution
Steward Market is not a mediator, arbitrator, or advisor.
We do not resolve commercial disputes or enforce agreements between parties.
However, we may take action when platform rules or conduct standards are violated, including:
- Warnings
- Temporary restrictions
- Account removal in serious cases
Steward Market may restrict or remove access to protect the ecosystem, even when no formal dispute exists.
This helps ensure Steward Market remains a safe and functional environment for all participants.