Creator Guidelines

Standards and best practices for SafeSpace educators and content creators

Our Mission

SafeSpace creators play a vital role in shaping the learning experience for young explorers aged 8-17. These guidelines ensure that all content is safe, educational, and engaging for our community.

Getting Started as a Creator

To become a SafeSpace creator, follow these steps:

1

Register a Creator Account

Sign up at our registration page and select "Creator" as your account type.

2

Complete Your Profile

Add a bio, profile image, and details about your expertise. A complete profile builds trust with parents and students.

3

Create Your First Course

Use the course builder to add lessons, quizzes, and resources. Preview your course before publishing.

4

Publish & Engage

Once published, your course is available to the community. Respond to student questions and update content regularly.

Content Standards

All content on SafeSpace must be appropriate for our young audience. Creators must follow these standards:

Do

  • Create age-appropriate educational content
  • Use clear, encouraging language
  • Include diverse and inclusive examples
  • Provide accurate and well-researched information
  • Add interactive elements like quizzes and activities
  • Credit sources and external references

Don't

  • Include violent, scary, or graphic content
  • Use profanity or inappropriate language
  • Share personal contact information
  • Promote products, services, or external websites
  • Include discriminatory or hateful material
  • Copy or plagiarize other creators' work

Course Quality Guidelines

High-quality courses create better learning experiences. Follow these best practices:

Clear Learning Objectives

Define what students will learn at the start of each course. Break complex topics into manageable lessons.

Engaging & Interactive

Use a mix of text, images, and quizzes. Keep lessons concise and focused to maintain attention.

Structured Progression

Organize lessons in a logical order, building on previous concepts. Include a summary or review at the end.

Proofread & Polish

Check for spelling and grammar errors. Ensure all images load correctly and links work before publishing.

Pricing & Revenue

Creators can offer courses for free or set a price. Here's how pricing works:

  • Free Courses: Available to all students at no cost. Great for building your audience and reputation.
  • Paid Courses: Set your own price. Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
  • Revenue Share: Creators receive their revenue share as configured by the platform. Payouts are handled through Stripe Connect.
  • Fair Pricing: Price your courses fairly. Remember your audience is young learners and their families.

Community Interaction

Creators are role models in the SafeSpace community. When interacting with students:

Be Encouraging

Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for all students

Be Responsive

Answer student questions and provide helpful feedback on their progress

Be Professional

Maintain appropriate boundaries and never request personal information from students

Report Concerns

Report any inappropriate behavior or safety concerns to the SafeSpace moderation team

Intellectual Property

Respecting intellectual property is essential:

  • Your Content: You retain ownership of the original content you create and publish on SafeSpace.
  • Licensed Material: Only use images, videos, and resources that you own or have the right to use. Free resources must be properly attributed.
  • No Plagiarism: All course content must be original or properly attributed. Copying other creators' courses is strictly prohibited.
  • Platform License: By publishing on SafeSpace, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display your content on the platform as described in our Terms of Service.

Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • Warning: A notice to correct the issue within a specified timeframe
  • Content Removal: Courses or posts that violate guidelines will be removed
  • Account Suspension: Temporary suspension for repeated or serious violations
  • Account Termination: Permanent removal for severe or ongoing violations

Questions?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need help with your creator account, contact us:

creators@safespace-us.com