Hoplr is an independent private company with free language choice for users and the platform. Governments use Hoplr as a communication platform but have no control over platform features. The language of emails depends on profile settings. Respect and house rules always apply, regardless of language use.
Language Legislation and Language Use on Hoplr
This article clarifies how language legislation and Hoplr’s policy relate to each other, especially regarding communication from the government and the platform itself.
1. Hoplr’s Position (Private Company)
Hoplr is an independent private company with international ambitions. This has the following implications for our language policy:
- Free language choice for users: The Hoplr team and our users are free to choose the language they wish for their communication.
- Free language choice for the platform: As an independent company, we reserve the right to offer the platform in any language we desire.
2. Communication from Official Governments
Although governments are legally bound by language legislation (which dictates that they must communicate in a certain national language), the following applies on Hoplr:
- Governments as users: Public governments (cities, municipalities, etc.) use Hoplr exclusively as a communication platform.
- No control over features: Governments have no control over the functionalities that the Hoplr platform offers (such as the platform language or the translation feature).
- Separate communication: The communication you receive from the Hoplr team is separate from communication from a public government.
3. Language Settings of Your Profile
- The language of the emails and notifications you receive from Hoplr depends on your profile’s language settings.
- This language is initially taken from your browser or device settings.
- Read here how you can change the language settings of your Hoplr account.
4. Respect and House Rules
Although language choice is free, we expect respectful interaction:
- House rules apply: The Hoplr House Rules require neighbors to treat each other with respect. We therefore ask for tolerance and constructive dialogue, regardless of the language used.
- Read here how to report a profile or message.
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(Last updated on: 10/31/2025)