Content Guidelines

Last updated: October 11, 2025

1. General Principles

vlog18 is a platform for vertical video content. We strive to create a safe and diverse environment for all users aged 18+.

Core principles:

Respect for other users
Copyright compliance
Responsibility for published content
Transparent rating system

2. Prohibited Content

Strictly prohibited:

Child pornography or any content depicting minors in a sexual context
Violence: graphic physical violence, murders, torture
Terrorism: promotion of terrorist activities
Hate: incitement of racial, national, religious hatred
Illegal activities: drug/weapon sales, money laundering
Bestiality: zoophilia content
Necrophilia: content with corpses
Privacy violations: revenge porn, doxxing
Spam and fraud: financial schemes, phishing

3. Age Rating System

All content must be marked with the appropriate rating. Authors are responsible for correctly classifying their content.

PG-13 (Parental Guidance)

For viewers 18+

General content without explicit sexual material
Possible profanity (moderate)
No nudity
Examples: vlogs, comedy sketches, music videos, educational content

R (Restricted)

For adults 18+

Content with sexual themes but no explicit sex
Partial nudity (swimwear, underwear)
Erotic dancing, posing
Profanity
Examples: erotic video, provocative content

X (Adult Only)

Adults only 18+

Full nudity
Explicit sexual content (softcore)
Simulated sexual acts
Examples: erotic video with full nudity

XXX (Hardcore)

Hardcore content 18+

Explicit sexual content (hardcore)
Depiction of genitals
Sexual acts
Examples: pornographic content

4. Copyright

You can only upload content you have rights to:

Content created by you personally
Content you have permission to use
Content in the public domain

DMCA Takedown

If you believe your copyright is infringed, you can file a DMCA complaint:

Send notice to [email protected]
Specify URL of infringing content
Provide proof of authorship
Include your contact information

We will review the complaint within 48 hours and remove content if violation is confirmed.

5. Content Reports

If you find content that violates our guidelines, you can report it:

Click the "Report" button under the video
Select the reason for reporting
Describe the issue (optional)

Our moderation team will review the report within 24 hours.

6. Consequences of Violations

Depending on the severity of the violation, we may:

Warning: first minor violation
Content removal: content guideline violations
Temporary suspension: repeated violations (7-30 days)
Permanent ban: serious or repeated violations
Law enforcement referral: illegal content

7. Appeals

If you believe your content was removed in error, you can file an appeal:

Send request to [email protected]
Include content ID
Explain why you believe the decision was incorrect

We will review the appeal within 7 days.

8. Contact

For content guideline questions:
Email: [email protected]
DMCA: [email protected]
Appeals: [email protected]