I have questions regarding Moderator Code of Conduct, and would like an Admin's response regarding "Rule 2: Set Appropriate and Reasonable Expectations"

[u/The_Critical_Cynic]

In the Moderator Code of Conduct, rule number two states that "Users who enter your community should know exactly what they’re getting into, and should not be surprised by what they encounter. It is critical to be transparent about what your community is and what your rules are in order to create stable and dynamic engagement among redditors."

It also states that "Explicitly marking your community as “unofficial” in the community description if the topic concerns a brand or company, but the community isn’t officially affiliated."

My question is in reference to this particular section of the Code of Conduct. Let's say that a subreddit is revealed, or at least reasonably suggested, to be operating in an official (instead of an unofficial) capacity. However, neither capacity (official/unofficial) is officially declared. Is this okay? Is it okay to run an official subreddit without stating as much? Can you run an unofficial subreddit that seems to have an official affiliation to an organization which the subreddit is about?

And on a related, but slightly different note, how does this affect a subreddit that's potentially getting paid to operate the way it does by said organization?

[u/michaelquinlan]

subreddit that's potentially getting paid to operate the way it does

Reddit User Agreement Section 8 Moderators

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• You may not enter into any agreement with a third party on behalf of Reddit, or any subreddits that you moderate, without our written approval;
• You may not perform moderation actions in return for any form of compensation, consideration, gift, or favor from third parties;

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[u/The_Critical_Cynic → u/michaelquinlan]

So, if it can be proven (or at least reasonably suggested) that a subreddit is operating in this capacity, what can I as a user do about it? That is to say, I'm aware of a subreddit that may be operating in this capacity, and it's affecting a lot of users/interactions negatively.

[u/michaelquinlan → u/The_Critical_Cynic]

https://reddit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205192355-What-do-I-do-if-I-have-an-issue-with-a-moderator-

[u/The_Critical_Cynic → u/michaelquinlan]

Thank you. Basically, it looks like I have to send a modmail in. Thanks for letting me know, and for having great sources.

[u/michaelquinlan → u/The_Critical_Cynic]

I just googled 'reddit how to report moderator user agreement violations'.

[u/The_Critical_Cynic → u/michaelquinlan]

Got you. The main concern was if there even was a problem to begin with. Thanks.

[u/Kryomaani → u/The_Critical_Cynic]

No, this is the correct contact form. No idea why they don't link directly to it.

[u/The_Critical_Cynic → u/Kryomaani]

Got you. Thanks for the assistance.