LEGAL & POLICIES
Community Guidelines
Effective Date: [Date]
Last Updated: [Date]
Welcome to the Spinhub community! These guidelines ensure our platform remains a safe, respectful, and creative space for everyone. By using Spinhub, you agree to follow these guidelines.
Table of Contents
1. Our Core Values
At Spinhub, we believe in:
Respect
Treat every community member with dignity and kindness
Safety
Protect yourself and others from harm
Creativity
Express yourself while respecting boundaries
Authenticity
Be genuine and honest in all interactions
Legality
Follow all applicable laws and regulations
Inclusivity
Welcome diverse voices and perspectives
2. Content Guidelines
✅ Allowed Content
We celebrate diverse creative expression! You can share:
Creative Works
- Original art, illustrations, and designs
- Music, podcasts, and audio content
- Videos, films, and animations
- Written content (stories, articles, poetry)
- Photography and digital media
- Educational and tutorial content
- Live streaming and performances
Interactive Content
- Behind-the-scenes content
- Work-in-progress updates
- Q&A sessions and AMAs
- Community polls and feedback
- Exclusive previews
- Personal vlogs and updates
Adult Content (with restrictions)
- Artistic nudity and erotica
- Adult artwork and illustrations
- Consensual adult content
- Educational sexual content
- Must follow our Adult Content Policy
📋 Content Requirements
All content must:
- Be original or properly licensed - You must own the rights or have permission to share
- Include appropriate labels and warnings - Help users make informed choices
- Respect intellectual property rights - Don't infringe on others' work
- Comply with local laws - Follow regulations in your jurisdiction
- Meet quality promises to supporters - Deliver what you advertise
Tip: When in doubt about whether content is appropriate, err on the side of caution and contact our support team for guidance.
3. Behavior Standards
👥 Expected Behavior
For Everyone:
- Communicate with respect and kindness
- Honor boundaries set by others
- Report violations appropriately
- Protect your account security
- Engage constructively
- Respect privacy
- Support fellow community members
For Creators:
- Deliver content as promised
- Communicate transparently with supporters
- Set clear expectations
- Respond professionally to feedback
- Maintain consistent quality
- Honor refund policies
- Keep supporter information confidential
For Supporters:
- Respect creator boundaries
- Keep exclusive content private
- Provide constructive feedback
- Pay for content fairly
- Engage positively
- Report issues appropriately
- Support creators' growth
🚫 Prohibited Behavior
The following behaviors are strictly forbidden:
Harassment & Abuse
- Bullying or intimidation
- Threats of any kind
- Stalking or unwanted contact
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Doxxing (sharing private information)
- Targeted harassment campaigns
Deceptive Practices
- Impersonation of others
- Misleading content descriptions
- Fake engagement or reviews
- Scams or fraud
- Catfishing
- Account trading or selling
Platform Abuse
- Circumventing paywalls
- Using bots or automation
- Spamming messages or comments
- Creating multiple accounts to evade bans
- Sharing login credentials
- Manipulating platform features
4. Safety Requirements
🔐 Account Security
Required for All Users:
- Strong, unique passwords
- Two-factor authentication (when available)
- Regular security checkups
- Immediate reporting of breaches
- No credential sharing
👤 Identity Verification
Age Verification (21+ Only):
- Supporters: Age declaration required at signup
- Creators: Full identity verification via Stripe Connect
- Content Participants: Government ID and consent documentation
- Additional verification may be requested for certain activities
🛡️ Privacy Protection
Protect Yourself:
- Don't share personal contact information
- Use platform messaging for communications
- Be cautious with personal details
- Report privacy violations immediately
- Use privacy settings effectively
Protect Others:
- Never share others' private information
- Respect requests for privacy
- Don't screenshot private content
- Keep supporter lists confidential
- Honor content distribution limits
5. Adult Content Policy
🛡️ NSFW Content Protection System
Double Opt-In Protection:
Spinhub employs industry-leading protection measures:
- All NSFW content is hidden by default for ALL users
- Users must be logged in AND explicitly enable viewing
- No accidental exposure to adult content possible
- Clear warnings before enabling NSFW content
- Re-confirmation required every 90 days
Creator Labeling Requirements - CRITICAL:
- MUST accurately label all NSFW content
- Mislabeling NSFW content as SFW is a SERIOUS VIOLATION
- First offense: Warning and content correction
- Second offense: 7-day suspension
- Third offense: Permanent ban
- No exceptions for "borderline" content - when in doubt, label as NSFW
📝 General Requirements
Adult/NSFW content is permitted with strict requirements:
All Participants Must:
- Be 21 years or older
- Provide verified consent
- Appear willingly and enthusiastically
- Have the right to revoke consent
- Be fairly compensated if applicable
Creators Must:
- Verify age of all participants (21+)
- Maintain written consent records
- Keep 2257 documentation (or EU equivalent)
- Label all adult content appropriately
- Use age-gating features
- Respect payment processor restrictions
🏷️ Required Labels
Adult content must be labeled as:
- NSFW - Not Safe For Work
- Adult Content - Sexual or nude content
- Graphic Content - Violence or disturbing imagery
- Sensitive Topics - Mental health, trauma, etc.
⚠️ Never Allowed
- Content involving anyone under 21
- Non-consensual content of any kind
- Deepfakes without explicit consent
- Revenge or involuntary content
- Illegal sexual services
- Bestiality or extreme content
6. Prohibited Content
❌ Never Allowed: The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate action.
🚫 Illegal Content
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
- Non-consensual intimate content
- Terrorism or violent extremism
- Illegal goods or services
- Prohibited substances
- Money laundering
- Human trafficking
⚠️ Harmful Content
- Self-harm or suicide promotion
- Dangerous challenges or activities
- Medical misinformation
- Eating disorder promotion
- Instructions for illegal activities
- Content that endangers minors
💬 Hateful Content
- Hate speech based on protected characteristics
- Calls for violence against groups
- Holocaust denial or hate symbols
- Racial supremacy content
- Gender-based hatred
- Religious persecution
📄 IP Violations
- Copyright infringement
- Trademark violations
- Pirated content
- Unauthorized recordings
- Stolen artwork
- Plagiarized content
🎭 Deceptive Content
- Misinformation campaigns
- Deep fakes (without consent)
- Phishing or scams
- Impersonation
- Fraudulent services
- Pyramid schemes
🔐 Privacy Violations
- Doxxing
- Revenge porn
- Hidden camera content
- Private communications
- Personal data exposure
- Stalking content
7. Enforcement
⚖️ Our Approach
We use a combination of:
Automated Systems
AI detection and filtering
Human Review
Expert moderation teams
Community Reports
User-reported violations
📊 Enforcement Actions
⚠️ Warning
- First-time minor violations
- Educational approach
- Clear explanation provided
- Opportunity to correct
🗑️ Content Removal
- Violating content deleted
- Creator notified with reason
- Appeal option available
- Records maintained
🚫 Account Suspension
- Serious or repeated violations
- All access temporarily blocked
- Review after suspension period
- Rehabilitation possible
🎯 Factors We Consider
- Severity of violation
- Intent and context
- History of violations
- Impact on community
- Willingness to comply
- Remedial actions taken
8. Reporting Violations
🚨 How to Report
In-Platform Reporting:
- Click the "Report" button on any content or profile
- Select the violation type
- Provide additional details
- Submit supporting evidence
- Receive confirmation number
Email Reporting:
- Safety issues: [email protected]
- Legal concerns: [email protected]
- General reports: [email protected]
Include in Reports:
- Links to content/profiles
- Screenshots (if safe to take)
- Description of violation
- Date and time observed
- Any additional context
⏱️ Response Times
Urgent Safety Issues: 2-4 hours
CSAM/Terrorism: Immediate
Standard Reports: 24-48 hours
Complex Cases: 3-5 days
🔒 Reporter Protection
- All reports are confidential
- Anonymous reporting available
- No retaliation tolerated
- Reporter identity protected
- Follow-up communication secure
9. Appeals Process
📝 How to Appeal
If you believe an enforcement action was incorrect:
1. Submit Appeal
- Within 30 days of action
- Use appeals form in notification
- Or email [email protected]
2. Provide Information
- Explanation of why action was wrong
- Any missing context
- Supporting evidence
- Commitment to guidelines
3. Review Process & 4. Final Decision
- Different reviewer assigned
- Complete case review
- Decision within 7 days
- Clear explanation provided
- Actions reversed if appropriate
🚫 Non-Appealable Actions
Certain violations cannot be appealed:
- CSAM possession or distribution
- Terrorism or violent extremism
- Court-ordered removals
- Repeated ban evasion
- Severe real-world harm
10. Best Practices
🌟 For Creators
Content Excellence
- Set realistic expectations
- Communicate delays promptly
- Maintain consistent quality
- Label content accurately
- Respect supporter feedback
Community Building
- Foster positive environments
- Moderate comments effectively
- Celebrate supporter milestones
- Address concerns quickly
- Build lasting relationships
Professional Standards
- Keep promises to supporters
- Maintain regular posting schedule
- Provide value consistently
- Handle criticism gracefully
- Continuously improve
💝 For Supporters
Positive Engagement
- Encourage creators constructively
- Share feedback respectfully
- Participate in community activities
- Respect creator boundaries
- Report issues appropriately
Content Respect
- Don't redistribute paid content
- Honor creator's terms
- Support fairly for value received
- Promote creators appropriately
- Maintain confidentiality
🏆 Community Excellence
Everyone Benefits When We:
- Celebrate diverse voices
- Support new creators
- Share knowledge freely
- Address problems constructively
- Build together
Final Thoughts
These Community Guidelines create a framework for a thriving creative ecosystem. They're designed to protect everyone while enabling authentic expression and meaningful connections.
Remember:
- 🤝 Respect is non-negotiable
- 🛡️ Safety comes first
- ✨ Creativity flourishes with clear boundaries
- 🌍 Diversity makes us stronger
- 💪 We're building this together
Get Help:
- Report Violations: [email protected]
- Support Questions: [email protected]
- Policy Questions: [email protected]
- Appeals: [email protected]
- Response Time: 24-48 hours
Thank you for being part of Spinhub and helping create a platform where creators and supporters can connect safely and authentically.
Questions? We're here to help at [email protected]
Contact Information
Support
General support: [email protected]
Creator support: [email protected]
Policy questions: [email protected]
Payment issues: [email protected]
Business Development
Partnerships: [email protected]
Premium creator program, brand collaborations, integration opportunities
Legal & Compliance
Legal matters: [email protected]
Privacy concerns: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]