Community Settings
Generated Rules
Configure your community settings and click generate. Your custom rules will appear here.
Why Every Skool Community Needs Clear Rules
Community rules aren't about control — they're about creating the environment where your best members thrive. Without clear expectations, communities drift toward the lowest common denominator: spam, self-promotion, and disengaged lurkers.
The best Skool communities have rules that feel like a cultural manifesto, not a legal document. They communicate "this is who we are and how we roll" in a way that attracts ideal members and naturally repels bad fits.
The Essential Rules Every Skool Community Needs
- Give before you ask: The #1 rule for healthy communities. Members should contribute value before requesting help or promoting their stuff.
- Keep it on-topic: Clearly define what belongs in your community and what doesn't. Off-topic content dilutes the value for everyone.
- No unsolicited promotion: Self-promotion kills community trust. Define when and where it's appropriate (e.g., designated win-sharing days).
- Be respectful: Disagreement is fine. Personal attacks aren't. Set the standard for how people interact.
- Participate actively: Define minimum engagement expectations if your community is premium. "Post at least once per week" keeps people accountable.
- What happens in the group stays in the group: Protect member privacy and shared information. Especially important for paid communities.
Rules by Community Type
- Free communities: Focus on no-spam and engagement rules. Be more lenient since there's no financial commitment.
- Paid communities ($29-$99/month): Add engagement minimums, content-sharing rules, and clear expectations around what members get.
- Premium/Mastermind ($200+/month): Strict accountability rules, confidentiality agreements, mandatory participation, and clear consequences for inactivity.
How to Enforce Rules Without Being a Tyrant
- Lead by example: Model the behavior you want. If you want value-first posts, consistently share valuable content yourself.
- DM first, public later: When someone breaks a rule, DM them privately before any public action. Most violations are unintentional.
- Three-strike system: Warning → Temporary mute → Remove. Clear consequences reduce the need to use them.
- Automate where possible: StickyHive's moderation workflows can automatically flag spam, off-topic posts, and promotional content for your review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rules should my Skool community have?
5-8 rules is ideal. Enough to set clear expectations, not so many that members can't remember them. Focus on the behaviors that matter most for your community's health.
Where should I post my community rules on Skool?
Pin a rules post at the top of your community feed. Add a condensed version to your About section. Include them in your welcome DM sequence so every new member sees them on day one.
Should rules be strict or relaxed?
Match your pricing and community type. Free/low-cost communities: relaxed rules with clear no-spam policies. Premium/mastermind: strict accountability and participation requirements. The key is clarity, not strictness.
What if someone breaks the rules?
DM them privately first — most violations are unintentional. Use a three-strike system: friendly warning, temporary mute, removal. Consistent enforcement builds trust with your community.
Should I let members help enforce rules?
Appointing trusted moderators scales enforcement as your community grows. Give them clear guidelines and a private channel to discuss edge cases. On Skool, you can assign admin/moderator roles with different permissions.
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