9 rules you mustn’t break

Sometimes you get the impression that there are no rules on WhatsApp and everyone can do whatever they want there. Exactly the opposite is the case. We tell you 9 rules that you should never break on WhatsApp. Otherwise, in the worst case, your account will be blocked and you will no longer be able to use Messenger.

WhatsApp rules you shouldn’t break

WhatsApp is the most popular messenger in the world. It doesn’t work without rules. That’s exactly why the group has in the terms of use established nine important rules, which no one is allowed to break. Otherwise the account will be blocked.

1. insult users
   You may not insult, threaten, harass or make or share racist or ethnically objectionable statements to other users.
2. Call for violence
   WhatsApp may not be used to incite violence, illegal or otherwise inappropriate activities. This also applies to sharing content with violent crime.
3. fake news
   The messenger may not be used to spread fake news with intentional untruths, misrepresentations or misleading statements.
4. send spam
   WhatsApp users are not allowed to spread “messages like mass messages”. The use of “auto-messaging” or “auto-dialing” is also prohibited. Messages or calls that were previously recorded and sent automatically at a specific time are therefore not allowed. Only if you have permission from WhatsApp, there is an exception.
5. Fake another identity
   With WhatsApp there is no real name requirement. Users can only be identified by phone number. The name can be chosen freely. You are not allowed to pretend to be someone else here. But nicknames are allowed.
6. distribute malware
   Files can also be sent via WhatsApp. Accordingly, you may not use Messenger to distribute viruses or other malware.
7. Spy on users
   You are not allowed to spy on users via WhatsApp. No information may be obtained from or about users in an inadmissible or unauthorized manner.
8. Changing cell phone number too often
   WhatsApp is tied to a cell phone number. There is no account where you log in with a username and password. If you change your cell phone number too often, WhatsApp can eventually exclude you from the verification process.
9. Hack WhatsApp or manipulate code
   Anyone who tries to hack the messenger or manipulate the code in any way will also be blocked immediately.

We’ll tell you what you can do on WhatsApp in the Video:

You must report WhatsApp violations yourself

WhatsApp only tracks violations when users report misconduct. Since the messages are end-to-end encrypted, you have to take action yourself if you notice problems. Only then can WhatsApp do something about it.

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