We take internet safety very seriously here at Ning, and we’re sure you do too.… Read more
COPPA
Websites that collect information from children under the age of 13 are required to comply with Federal Trade Commission Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).… Read more
Preventing Inappropriate Content
Our Terms of Service specifically prohibit certain types of content, such as nudity, spam and anything that infringes on someone else’s rights, and you may have your own guidelines beyond that.… Read more
Preventing Spam
No one likes spam, and there are many features you can take advantage of to prevent spam from appearing on your network:
- Sign-up quiz and CAPTCHA: Adding a quiz to the sign-up process for your social network makes it difficult for spammers to join since they will need to take the time to research the answer.
Preventing Trademark Infringement
For your benefit and in the interest of protecting the intellectual property rights of others, we strongly encourage Network Creators to familiarize themselves with trademark law before creating a social network and uploading content.… Read more
Preventing Copyright Infringement
We strongly believe in the value of intellectual property and importance of protecting it.… Read more
Strong Passwords
Never underestimate the importance of a strong password. A strong password should be:
- Lengthy and include numerals and symbols.
Account Security Basics
As a Network Creator, it’s extremely important that you protect your Ning account, and ask any Administrators you’ve appointed to do the same.… Read more
The Most Private Social Network
While many Network Creators want to make their social network as open and accessible as possible, we recognize that there are also those looking to create a very private environment.… Read more