Report Content

Depending on the nature of the report and the location of the parties involved, we evaluate submissions under relevant legal standards, which may include:

• United States: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512), federal criminal law, state civil law, and other applicable statutes. For user speech issues, we also consider applicable protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act where relevant.
• European Union: Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act), Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2000/31/EC (E-Commerce Directive), and related national implementing legislation.
• United Kingdom: The Online Safety Act framework and applicable UK copyright and defamation law.
• Canada: The Canadian Copyright Act (notice‑and‑notice regime), Criminal Code provisions regarding exploitation and hate speech, and applicable provincial privacy legislation.
• Australia: The Online Safety Act 2021, the Copyright Act 1968, and directives from the eSafety Commissioner.
• Other Jurisdictions: Where applicable, we assess reports under local laws while maintaining internationally recognized due process standards.

Our evaluation process may differ depending on whether the report concerns intellectual property, illegal content, personal safety, defamation, or other violations.

We accept reports for, but not limited to, the following categories:

• Copyright Infringement (DMCA and International Equivalents): Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, display, or performance of copyrighted material. Reports must comply with statutory notice requirements where applicable.
• Trademark Violations: Unauthorized commercial use of protected marks in a manner likely to cause confusion.
• Privacy and Personal Data Violations: Unauthorized disclosure of personal information (doxxing), identity exposure, impersonation, or violations of data protection laws.
• Non‑Consensual Intimate Images: The sharing of intimate images or recordings without consent. Such material may violate civil and criminal laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any material involving the sexual exploitation of minors. This content is removed immediately and reported to appropriate authorities, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) where required.
• Hate Speech and Incitement to Violence: Content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hatred based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
• Violent or Dangerous Content: Graphic violence, credible threats, or content promoting self‑harm or suicide.
• Terrorist or Extremist Content: Content that promotes, glorifies, recruits for, or materially supports terrorist organizations or violent extremism.
• Defamation: False statements presented as fact that harm the reputation of an individual or entity.
• Fraud or Scam: Deceptive content designed to obtain money, financial information, or other benefits unlawfully.

Most reports are reviewed within 5–7 business days. However, response times may vary depending on complexity, jurisdictional considerations, and evidence provided.

Content that appears to present an imminent risk of harm, including CSAM, credible threats of violence, or terrorist propaganda, may be suspended immediately pending further review. Such material may also be reported to competent authorities.

For other categories, we conduct a contextual evaluation, which may include:

• Review of the reported material;
• Assessment of applicable law;
• Evaluation of fair use or lawful exception claims;
• Consultation with legal counsel where appropriate;
• Notification to the content uploader for response.

In certain jurisdictions, we may be required to provide a statement of reasons for moderation decisions. Where legally required or appropriate, both the reporting party and the affected user may be informed of the outcome.

If you are submitting a copyright complaint under U.S. law, your notice must comply with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). Incomplete notices may delay processing.

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice:

• The allegedly infringing material may be removed or disabled;
• The affected user may be notified;
• The user may submit a counter‑notice under § 512(g).

We maintain a repeat infringer policy as required by § 512(i) and may terminate accounts that repeatedly violate copyright laws.

If your content was removed due to a copyright complaint and you believe removal was due to mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter‑notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g).

A valid counter‑notice must include:

• Your contact information;
• Identification of removed material;
• A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake;
• Consent to jurisdiction of the appropriate U.S. Federal District Court;
• Your electronic signature.

If we receive a valid counter‑notice, we may restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant files a court action.

In Canada, copyright complaints may be processed under the “notice‑and‑notice” regime, which may require forwarding notices to the uploader without immediate removal unless legally mandated.

For users located in the European Union, we process notices consistent with the Digital Services Act (DSA). We may provide statements of reasons, appeal mechanisms, and internal complaint procedures where required.

We cooperate with lawful directives issued by competent authorities, including the UK’s Online Safety regulatory framework and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, where applicable.

Because our platform may be accessible globally, conflicts of law may arise. Where appropriate, we apply:

• The law of the service provider’s principal place of business;
• The law of the reporting party’s jurisdiction;
• Internationally recognized human rights standards.

We reserve discretion to determine the most appropriate legal framework based on the circumstances of each report.

Submitting knowingly false, misleading, or bad‑faith reports may result in account suspension and potential legal consequences.

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.

Similar liability standards may apply under other national laws. We reserve the right to pursue remedies against abusive reporters.

We maintain internal records of notices received, actions taken, and response times, consistent with applicable safe harbor requirements. These records may be used to demonstrate compliance with repeat infringer policies and due diligence obligations.

We aim to act proportionately and responsibly. Removal decisions consider:

• Legal requirements;
• Evidence provided;
• Risk of harm;
• Freedom of expression considerations;
• Platform integrity and user safety.

Our goal is to foster a lawful and respectful online environment while safeguarding fundamental rights.