Content Policy
Our commitment to quality content, editorial standards, and community guidelines.
Our Mission
PokeCodes is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, accurate, and user-friendly database of game cheat codes, ROM hacks, and gaming resources. Our mission is to preserve gaming history and help players enhance their gaming experience through verified and tested codes.
We believe in the value of community-driven content. By allowing users to submit, verify, and share codes, we create a living database that grows richer with every contribution. All content is curated to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Content Creation Guidelines
All cheat codes and ROM hacks on our platform undergo a rigorous verification process before publication. Our content creation standards ensure that every piece of information available on PokeCodes meets the following criteria:
- Accuracy: All codes must be tested and verified to work correctly
- Originality: We prioritize unique content and properly credit sources
- Completeness: Codes include detailed instructions, compatibility information, and usage tips
- Safety: No malicious codes or codes that could harm games or save data
- Legal Compliance: All content respects copyright laws and intellectual property rights
Moderation Process
Our moderation team reviews all submitted content through a multi-stage process:
Initial Review
All submissions are checked for completeness, formatting, and basic accuracy before entering the verification queue.
Technical Verification
Codes are tested using approved emulators and cheat devices to confirm they work as described.
Editorial Review
Content is formatted according to our style guide and enriched with additional context where needed.
Publication
Approved content is published with proper attribution and category assignment.
Community Standards
We welcome contributions from the gaming community. To maintain a quality database, we ask all contributors to adhere to our community standards:
- Submit accurate, tested codes only
- Provide clear, complete instructions with codes
- Respect intellectual property and credit original authors
- Avoid duplicate submissions - check existing database first
- Report outdated or incorrect codes using our feedback system
- Be constructive and respectful in community interactions
Reporting Issues
If you find outdated, incorrect, or improperly attributed content on our platform, we encourage you to report it. We take all reports seriously and will investigate promptly.
To report an issue:
- Use the "Report Issue" button on the relevant code page
- Contact us directly at contact@pokecodes.com
- Submit a request through our Code Request system
Language & Accessibility
PokeCodes is committed to being accessible to all users. Our content is primarily provided in English, with descriptions and instructions written in clear, accessible language.
We strive to make our database useful for both beginners and experienced users by providing varying levels of detail - from quick reference codes to comprehensive tutorials.
Questions About Our Content Policy?
We're happy to answer any questions you may have about our content standards.