Content Policy

1. Overview

This Content Policy provides detailed information about the types of content prohibited on YouSnaps and our content moderation practices. This policy works in conjunction with our Terms of Service andCommunity Guidelines. By using YouSnaps, you agree to comply with this Content Policy.

2. Prohibited Content Categories

2.1 Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) - ZERO TOLERANCE

We have an absolute zero-tolerance policy for any content that sexually exploits or endangers children. This includes, but is not limited to:

Any sexual imagery involving minors (under 18 years of age)
Computer-generated or AI-generated sexual imagery depicting minors
Content that sexualizes minors in any way
Grooming content or conversations
Links to external CSAM content
Content promoting or normalizing sexual contact with minors

Enforcement: All CSAM is immediately removed and reported to NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) via CyberTipline and relevant law enforcement agencies. We preserve evidence as required by law.

2.2 Sexual & Explicit Adult Content

YouSnaps does not allow sexually explicit content. Prohibited content includes:

Pornography and sexually explicit imagery or video
Full nudity (visible genitalia, female nipples in sexual context)
Sexual acts, real or simulated
Content depicting or promoting sexual services
Fetish content that is sexual in nature
AI-generated or deepfake sexual content

Exception: Artistic, educational, or documentary content may be permitted on a case-by-case basis with appropriate context.

2.3 Non-Consensual Intimate Images (NCII)

We prohibit the sharing of intimate images without the subject's consent:

"Revenge porn" or intimate images shared without consent
Secretly captured intimate images (voyeurism)
"Upskirt" or "downblouse" images
Deepfake intimate imagery of real people
Threats to share intimate images
Sextortion content

2.4 Violence & Graphic Content

Content depicting extreme violence or intended to shock is prohibited:

Gore, mutilation, or graphic injury
Death or dying (except for newsworthy purposes with warning)
Torture or extreme cruelty to humans
Animal abuse, cruelty, or torture
Content glorifying or promoting violence
Snuff content or recordings of murder
Content promoting self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders

2.5 Terrorism & Violent Extremism

We do not allow content that promotes or supports terrorist or extremist organizations:

Terrorist propaganda or recruitment material
Content glorifying terrorist attacks or mass violence
Manifestos or other content from mass shooters/terrorists
Content promoting designated terrorist organizations
Instructions for carrying out attacks
Content celebrating violence against civilians

We may report such content to law enforcement.

2.6 Hate Speech & Discrimination

Content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on protected characteristics:

Hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, national origin
Religious discrimination or anti-religious extremism
Gender-based hate or misogyny/misandry
Anti-LGBTQ+ content
Disability discrimination
Hate symbols, Nazi imagery, or white supremacist content
Dehumanizing language or comparisons
Holocaust denial or genocide denial

2.7 Harassment & Bullying

Content designed to harass, intimidate, or bully individuals:

Targeted harassment campaigns
Cyberbullying content
Doxxing (sharing private information without consent)
Content encouraging others to harass someone
Malicious content about private individuals
Unwanted sexual attention or content

2.8 Privacy Violations

Content that violates others' privacy or shares personal information without consent:

Private personal information (addresses, phone numbers, SSN, etc.)
Financial information (bank accounts, credit cards)
Medical records or health information
Private photographs taken in spaces with reasonable expectation of privacy
Private communications shared without consent
Government ID documents

2.9 Illegal Content & Activities

Content depicting, promoting, or facilitating illegal activities:

Drug sales or manufacturing instructions
Weapons sales or trafficking
Human trafficking
Fraud, scams, or phishing schemes
Counterfeit goods or documents
Hacking tools, malware, or exploits
Stolen property
Content facilitating or documenting crimes

2.10 Intellectual Property Violations

Content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights:

Copyrighted images, videos, or other media
Trademark violations
Pirated content
Screenshots of paywalled content

See our DMCA Policy for information on copyright takedown procedures.

2.11 Misinformation & Deceptive Content

Content designed to deceive or spread harmful misinformation:

Manipulated media (deepfakes) presented as authentic
Impersonation of real people or organizations
Health misinformation that could cause harm
Election misinformation
Hoax content presented as real

2.12 Spam & Platform Manipulation

Behavior that abuses or manipulates our platform:

Automated bulk uploads
Malware or phishing links
Attempts to bypass content moderation
Coordinated inauthentic behavior
Commercial spam

3. Content Moderation Process

3.1 Automated Scanning

All uploaded content is automatically scanned using:

Hash matching: Content is compared against databases of known prohibited material (including PhotoDNA for CSAM)
AI/ML detection: Machine learning models analyze content for nudity, violence, hate symbols, and other prohibited material
Metadata analysis: File metadata is reviewed for indicators of prohibited content

3.2 Human Review

Content flagged by automated systems or user reports is reviewed by our Trust & Safety team:

High-severity content (CSAM, terrorism) is prioritized for immediate review
Reviewers are trained professionals who follow strict guidelines
Ambiguous cases are escalated to senior reviewers
We aim to complete reviews within 24-48 hours

3.3 User Reporting

Users can report content they believe violates our policies. Reports are reviewed and appropriate action is taken. We do not disclose the identity of reporters.

4. Enforcement Actions

When we identify policy violations, we may take the following actions:

Action	Description
Content Removal	Violating content is removed from the platform
Warning	Notification that content violated policies
Temporary Block	Temporary restriction from uploading
Permanent Block	Permanent restriction from using the service
Law Enforcement Report	Report to relevant authorities for illegal content

5. Appeals Process

If you believe your content was incorrectly removed, you may appeal:

Email appeals@yousnaps.com within 30 days of removal
Include the original URL and explain why you believe the removal was in error
Our team will review the appeal within 5-7 business days
You will receive an email with our decision

Note: Appeals are not available for CSAM or content involving minors.

6. Legal Compliance

YouSnaps complies with applicable laws regarding content moderation:

18 U.S.C. 2258A: Mandatory reporting of CSAM to NCMEC
DMCA: Copyright takedown procedures
Law Enforcement Requests: We respond to valid legal process
Evidence Preservation: We preserve content as required by law

7. Contact

For questions about this Content Policy:

General inquiries: support@yousnaps.com
Report content: report@yousnaps.com
Appeals: appeals@yousnaps.com
Law enforcement: legal@yousnaps.com

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