Crisis Misinformation & Sensitive Events Policy

1. Purpose & Scope

ReelCiety is a visual-first social platform with global reach. During crises, information spreads rapidly and can directly affect public safety, humanitarian response, and social stability. This policy establishes clear rules to reduce harm, prevent exploitation, and promote access to authoritative information while preserving lawful expression.

2. Definition of Sensitive Events

“Sensitive Events” include, but are not limited to:

• Armed conflicts, terrorism, or mass violence.
• Natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
• Pandemics, epidemics, and serious public-health crises.
• Large-scale accidents or infrastructure failures.
• Events involving significant loss of life or widespread trauma.

3. Prohibited Content During Crises

ReelCiety may remove or restrict content that:

• Denies, glorifies, or trivializes real-world tragedies.
• Spreads false or misleading emergency instructions.
• Promotes dangerous medical misinformation.
• Incites violence, looting, or vigilantism.
• Targets victims or affected communities with harassment or hate.
• Exploits suffering for shock value or financial gain.

4. Visual Content & Context

Given ReelCiety’s visual focus, additional scrutiny applies to images and videos from crisis zones. Content may be labeled, down-ranked, blurred, or removed if it:

• Contains graphic injury, death, or extreme distress.
• Misrepresents events using old or unrelated footage.
• Lacks necessary context and risks misleading viewers.

5. Misinformation Controls

To limit harm, ReelCiety may implement:

• Down-ranking of unverified or disputed claims.
• Contextual labels linking to authoritative sources.
• Temporary limits on virality or sharing.
• Removal of content posing imminent risk.

6. Public Health & Medical Claims

During public-health emergencies, content contradicting established medical consensus or official guidance may be restricted. ReelCiety prioritizes information from recognized health authorities and scientific institutions.

7. Monetization Restrictions

Monetization may be disabled for content related to ongoing crises where commercial gain conflicts with public safety or human dignity.

8. Government & Emergency Communications

Official emergency communications from verified public authorities may receive priority distribution. Impersonation of emergency services or officials is strictly prohibited.

9. User Reporting

Users may report crisis misinformation or harmful content through ReelCiety’s reporting tools. Reports tied to emergencies are expedited for review.

10. Enforcement Actions

Violations may result in:

• Content removal or labeling.
• Reduced visibility or sharing limits.
• Account warnings, suspensions, or bans.
• Referral to authorities where legally required.

11. Appeals

Users may appeal enforcement actions. Appeals are reviewed with consideration of evolving information and official updates related to the event.

12. Transparency & Accountability

ReelCiety may include crisis-related enforcement data in transparency reports to demonstrate accountability and improve public understanding.

13. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated as new risks, technologies, or regulatory requirements emerge. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updates.

14. Contact

Crisis & Safety Team: crisis@reelciety.com
Safety & Enforcement: safety@reelciety.com
Legal & Compliance: legal@nexa-group.org