Campus Code of Conduct
Safety Guidelines
Last updated: May 07, 2026
These guidelines exist to make Hallway a place where university students genuinely enjoy spending time. They are not mere suggestions — they are the mandatory standard of behavior we enforce for every verified user on the network.
1. RESPECT EVERY PERSON YOU MEET
You are talking to a real student with real feelings. Treat them accordingly.
Do:
- Start conversations with basic courtesy and respect
- Respect boundaries if someone prefers not to discuss personal topics
- Disconnect politely if you are not feeling the conversation
- Treat peers from all backgrounds, colleges, genders, and regions equally
Do not:
- Make derogatory or offensive comments about anyone's appearance, gender, caste, religion, region, or identity
- Send unsolicited sexual messages or make sexual remarks
- Pressure someone to continue a conversation after they have disengaged
- Mock or belittle peers for their college, course, or CGPA
2. KEEP VIDEO CALLS APPROPRIATE
The video call is the core of Hallway. Keep it clean and respectful.
Do:
- Appear on camera in a way you would be comfortable in any public university library or classroom
- Use the text chat feature for links, problem statements, and notes
- End the call immediately if it goes somewhere you are not comfortable with
Do not:
- Appear shirtless, in underwear, or in any state of undress on camera
- Engage in or display any sexually explicit behavior during a call
- Show offensive, hateful, or inappropriate content on your screen or background
- Record, screenshot, or screen-record another person's video — this is a serious criminal violation under the IT Act
3. PROTECT YOUR OWN PRIVACY
Your display handle and avatar are all the other person needs to know about you. You control everything else.
Tips to stay private:
- Use a nickname or campus handle instead of your full legal name if you prefer
- Do not share your personal phone number, Instagram handle, Snapchat, or hostel address unless you are fully comfortable
- Be mindful of background surroundings that may reveal your exact location
- If someone pressures you for personal contact details, immediately disconnect and report them
4. REPORT FIRST, SCREENSHOT NEVER
If someone violates our standards, the correct response is to report them through the platform — never screenshot or record the call to post on social media. Sharing another student's video without consent is itself an actionable privacy violation.
Use the red Report button during the call. Our safety desk acts on all flags immediately.
5. DO NOT MISUSE THE PLATFORM
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Using Hallway to promote commercial products, crypto schemes, or social channels
- Asking for money, UPI payments, or any financial transactions
- Impersonating another student or using fake profile pictures
- Creating multiple accounts to evade a moderation ban
- Using automated tools, bots, or virtual camera feeds
6. MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING HELPLINES
University life can get stressful. If you or someone you meet on the platform is struggling, please reach out to dedicated professional support:
- iCall Helpline (India): 9152987821
- Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 1860-2662-345 (24/7 Free)
- Snehi Helpline: 044-24640050
- National Emergency Support: 112
7. ENFORCEMENT & BAN POLICY
- Minor infractions: Warning on account and temporary cooldown.
- Moderate infractions: 14-day university email suspension.
- Severe infractions (Nudity/Harassment): Permanent ban with college domain notification.
- Illegal activity: Immediate referral to relevant cybercrime authorities.