A Viking-themed setting with a large wooden sign that reads 'Rules & Etiquette' surrounded by Norse symbols and artifacts. The background features a mountain landscape during sunset and a moonlit night, with black ravens perched on top of the sign. The foreground displays candles, Viking helmet, shield, a Viking warrior figure, and rune-inscribed items.

Rules & Etiquette for members

  • Balðrsfolk is 18+ only. No underage people are permitted as members of the community. We say this because we believe that children should be children and religious stances shouldn't indoctrinate minors. It is totally up to family’s if they are teaching there children norse paganism and we fully help our members teach them in an age appropriate manner.

    But when it comes to being a member of Balðrsfolk we have an 18+ policy.

  • No abuse of any kind towards members - Each situation will be dealt with by admin team on a case base scenario. Depending on severity will depend on outcome.

    Light situations - A warning

    Medium situations - 30 day suspension

    Large situations - removal

    Light situations have a minimum of 3 warnings until it reaches a medium situation, depending on recurring events it could go straight to a large situation depending on circumstance.

  • No sexual harassment / general harassment of any sexual orientation. Depending on situations will lead to the above outcomes.

  • No racial targeting or discrimination of any kind. Depending on situation will lead to the above outcomes.

  • This is a place where anyone can come in and learn, no obligation just a place where people can join the page and join the chat to learn about norse paganism.

  • We respect views and opinions, and have discussions but this is solely a place of teaching old norse/germanic paganism.

  • No answer is a wrong answer. We are all here to learn and help each other grow. The admin team are here to help you grow in your personal journey and path. Any question you want to ask is valid and appreciated, this is how we all continue to grow as one.

  • Be respectful and mindful of others in how you present yourself/come across. Please keep this place safe, we all understand banter but dont push it to far. If bullying or abuse is to happen it will be dealt with by the protocol.

  • All roles are to be respected and honoured. Anyone abusing there roles will be dealt with by the security team and protocol followed. No one is to disrespect the admin team or the members this to will result in protocol being followed.

  • This is a religious community. We expect this not to be used as a dating site or for people to join in the search of getting laid. We expect that everyone respect this. We understand relationships can happen and that feelings will grow, this is fine. Just please do not use this as a place to hook up, if this is found with malicious intent then the above protocol will be followed.

  • oaths are not mandatory. We do not want to make this a mandatory thing but we are aware that some people wish to make personal oaths.

    We are proposing that when it comes to oaths this is down to you if you wish to choose to make an oath. This way it is inline with the old ways.

    We also would like to add that the personal oaths that you wish to make will be accommodated by us. If you are making an oath towards Balðrsfolk then please add a part that you may be released from your oath if you need it in the eyes of the gods. If you oath to the Balðrsfolk then we will add a (oathed member) to your nickname in the chats.

    Oaths can be done in person, videochat or text based depending on the persons preference and comfortably.

  • This is not a place of ego or arrogance. If behaviours like this are found the protocols will be used. This is a safe place for all.

  • This is a place of enrichment, enjoyment and celebration of the old ways. We plan to always keep it this way.

  • Any Guest members from clans/kindreds/tribes will have a (guest) nickname added to there name in the chats. We ask for full transparency if you are joining and not from an allied source. This is so that we maintain frith and that we don’t end up breaking any of your own community’s rules on your behalf.

  • All leaders and Admin to be respected.

  • Direction and new decisions to be made by the leaders, with admin team having input.

  • We do not advertise our businesses or sell our wares in balðrsfolk, this is purely a place for learning, community and education. You may do so privately but not in the chats/page.

  • No one is allowed to ask members for money. If you are in need of aid and help, please reach out to the leaders/admin team and we will be able to help you.

  • Members are expected to show some level of activity, whether this be liking/commenting on posts from time to time, engaging in conversation in the community rooms, posting their knowledge on the page, attending video chats, attending or giving education / learnings - only one needs doing per month to show a level of activity in the kindred.