1. Overview
At Show Your Spot, we're committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive community where users can share their favorite locations and experiences. This Content Moderation Policy outlines the standards we expect from all users and explains how we handle content that violates these standards.
Our moderation system relies on both community reporting and proactive review to maintain the quality and safety of our platform.
2. Prohibited Content
The following types of content are not permitted on Show Your Spot:
2.1 Illegal Content
Any content that violates local, national, or international laws is prohibited, including but not limited to:
- Content that promotes illegal activities
- Content that depicts illegal activities at specific locations
- Content that violates intellectual property rights
2.2 Harassment and Bullying
Content that harasses, intimidates, or bullies individuals or groups, including:
- Personal attacks or derogatory comments
- Content that encourages others to harass an individual
- Repeated unwanted interactions after being asked to stop
2.3 Hate Speech
Content that promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence against groups or individuals based on attributes such as:
- Race, ethnicity, or nationality
- Religion or religious beliefs
- Gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation
- Disability or medical conditions
- Age or physical appearance
2.4 Adult Content
Show Your Spot is a platform for all ages. The following content is prohibited:
- Sexually explicit or pornographic content
- Content that sexualizes individuals
- Overly suggestive or provocative content
2.5 Violence and Gore
Content that depicts or glorifies:
- Graphic violence or gore
- Animal cruelty
- Self-harm or suicide
2.6 Spam and Misleading Content
- Commercial spam or excessive self-promotion
- Misleading or false information about locations
- Scams or content designed to mislead users
- Artificially inflated engagement (likes, comments, etc.)
2.7 Private Information
Content that shares private or personal information without consent:
- Private addresses or contact information
- Confidential personal documents
- Information that could facilitate identity theft
3. Reporting Process
If you encounter content on Show Your Spot that violates our policies, please report it:
3.1 How to Report Content
- Click the "Report" button located near the content (photo, profile, or comment)
- Select the reason for your report from the dropdown menu
- Provide additional details that will help our moderation team understand the issue
- Submit your report
3.2 What Happens After You Report
After submitting a report:
- You'll receive confirmation that your report was submitted
- Our moderation team will review the reported content, typically within 24-48 hours
- Appropriate action will be taken if the content violates our policies
- Your report remains confidential (the reported user will not know who reported them)
3.3 Report Limitations
To prevent abuse of our reporting system:
- Users are limited to 4 reports per day
- False or malicious reporting may result in account restrictions
4. Review Process
Our content moderation team carefully reviews all reported content:
4.1 Review Criteria
When reviewing reported content, we consider:
- Context of the content and its caption/description
- Intent of the user who posted the content
- Severity of the violation (if any)
- The user's history of policy violations
4.2 Review Timeline
Our goal is to review all reports within 48 hours, with priority given to reports involving serious violations such as illegal content, harassment, or harmful misinformation.
5. Moderation Actions
Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, our moderation team may take one or more of the following actions:
5.1 Content Removal
Removing the specific content (photo, comment, etc.) that violates our policies.
5.2 Warnings
Issuing a warning to the user explaining the violation and requesting compliance with our policies.
5.3 Account Restrictions
Temporarily limiting certain account functions, such as:
- Ability to post new content
- Ability to comment on other users' content
- Visibility of content to other users
5.4 Account Suspension
Temporarily suspending an account for serious or repeated violations.
5.5 Permanent Ban
Permanently removing an account from the platform for severe violations or a pattern of misconduct despite previous interventions.
6. Appeals Process
If you believe moderation action was taken against your content or account in error:
6.1 How to Appeal
- Send an email to admin@showyourspot.com with the subject line "Moderation Appeal"
- Include your username and details about the content that was moderated
- Explain why you believe the moderation decision was incorrect
- Provide any additional context that might help our team understand the situation
6.2 Appeal Review Timeline
Appeals are typically reviewed within 5 business days. We'll notify you of the outcome via email.
7. User Responsibilities
All Show Your Spot users share responsibility for maintaining a positive community:
- Familiarize yourself with this Content Moderation Policy
- Report content that violates our policies
- Respect moderation decisions and the appeals process
- Be mindful of different cultural sensitivities when sharing content
- Use clear descriptions and appropriate tags for your content
8. Policy Updates
This Content Moderation Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, community needs, or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through:
- Site announcements
- Update notifications via email for registered users
- Updates to the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
For questions about our Content Moderation Policy, please contact admin@showyourspot.com.