Content Moderation Policy

Respect and Safety

• Treat all community members with respect and dignity
• Do not harass, bully, or threaten other users
• Respect privacy and consent of individuals in uploaded images
• Maintain a welcoming environment for users of all backgrounds

Legal Compliance

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property and copyright laws
• Do not use our service for illegal activities
• Follow platform terms of service and policies

Responsible AI Use

• Use AI generation responsibly and ethically
• Do not create misleading or deceptive content
• Clearly disclose AI-generated content when sharing
• Consider the potential impact of generated content

Deepfakes and Deceptive Content

• Creating realistic fake images intended to deceive
• Generating content to spread misinformation
• Creating fake evidence for legal proceedings
• Impersonating public figures for fraudulent purposes
• Creating content to manipulate elections or political processes

Sexual and Adult Content

• Sexually explicit or suggestive content
• Nudity or partial nudity (artistic exceptions may apply)
• Content sexualizing individuals without consent
• Adult content involving public figures

Harassment and Bullying

• Creating content to humiliate or embarrass individuals
• Generating images for cyberbullying purposes
• Creating content that violates someone's dignity
• Targeted harassment campaigns using AI-generated content

Intellectual Property Violations

• Using copyrighted images without permission
• Creating derivatives of trademarked characters
• Violating personality rights of celebrities
• Reproducing proprietary artwork or designs

Spam and Commercial Abuse

• Mass generation for commercial advertising without license
• Creating fake product reviews or testimonials
• Generating content for scam or fraudulent schemes
• Automated content creation for spam purposes

AI-Powered Screening

We employ advanced AI systems to automatically detect and prevent prohibited content:

• Image analysis: Scanning uploaded images for inappropriate content
• Face detection: Identifying potential violations of consent or privacy
• Content classification: Categorizing content by risk level
• Pattern recognition: Detecting systematic abuse or policy violations

Real-Time Filtering

• Pre-processing filters prevent prohibited content from being processed
• Generation blocking for high-risk content categories
• Automatic flagging for human review
• User notification of policy violations

Professional Moderation Team

Our trained moderation specialists review content that:

• Is flagged by automated systems for potential violations
• Is reported by community members
• Falls into high-risk categories requiring human judgment
• Involves complex legal or ethical considerations

Review Process

• Initial screening: Within 2 hours of flag/report
• Detailed review: Within 24 hours for complex cases
• Decision notification: User informed of outcome within 48 hours
• Appeal process: Available for all moderation decisions

Moderator Training

• Comprehensive policy training and regular updates
• Cultural sensitivity and bias awareness training
• Legal compliance and child safety protocols
• Mental health support for moderators dealing with harmful content

Progressive Enforcement

1. Warning: First-time minor violations receive educational warning
2. Content removal: Violation content is deleted from our systems
3. Temporary restriction: Limited access to certain features (1-7 days)
4. Account suspension: Temporary account deactivation (7-30 days)
5. Permanent ban: Complete account termination with no appeal

Immediate Termination

Accounts are immediately terminated for:

• Any content involving exploitation of minors
• Threats of violence or self-harm
• Organized harassment campaigns
• Intentional creation of harmful deepfakes
• Commercial-scale policy violations

Additional Consequences

• Forfeiture of remaining account credits
• Prohibition from creating new accounts
• Reporting to law enforcement when required
• Cooperation with legal proceedings

How to Report

• In-platform reporting: Use the "Report" button on any content
• Email reports: Send details to legal@caricatu.ro
• General support: Contact support@caricatu.ro for questions

Information to Include

• Specific content or user account in question
• Nature of the violation (reference our policy sections)
• Supporting evidence or context
• Your relationship to the content (if applicable)
• Preferred resolution or outcome

Anonymous Reporting

We accept anonymous reports for all violations. While we cannot respond directly to anonymous reporters, all reports are investigated according to our standard procedures.

Right to Appeal

Users have the right to appeal any moderation decision including:

• Content removal decisions
• Account restrictions or suspensions
• Feature limitations
• Permanent account terminations (limited circumstances)

Appeal Timeline

1. Submission: Appeals must be submitted within 30 days of decision
2. Initial review: Appeals acknowledged within 48 hours
3. Investigation: Thorough review completed within 5-10 business days
4. Decision: Final appeal decision communicated within 24 hours of completion

Appeal Requirements

• Clear explanation of why you believe the decision was incorrect
• Supporting evidence or additional context
• Acknowledgment that false appeals may result in additional penalties
• Agreement to accept the final appeal decision

Public Figures and Celebrities

• Higher scrutiny for content involving public figures
• Consideration of satirical and commentary exceptions
• Respect for personality and publicity rights
• Clear labeling requirements for AI-generated content

Artistic and Educational Use

• Exceptions for legitimate artistic expression
• Educational use considerations
• Academic research protections
• Historical and documentary purposes

Cultural and Regional Differences

• Consideration of cultural context in moderation decisions
• Regional law compliance where applicable
• Sensitivity to religious and cultural norms
• Multilingual support for appeals and reports

Regular Reporting

• Quarterly transparency reports on content moderation
• Statistics on violations, removals, and appeals
• Policy update notifications and explanations
• Community feedback and policy improvement processes

External Oversight

• Regular audits by third-party organizations
• Collaboration with digital rights organizations
• Academic research partnerships
• Industry best practice sharing