Graphic Violence Policy

1. Definitions

For purposes of this policy:

• Violent content: Any media that depicts physical harm, assault, fighting, or dangerous acts.
• Graphic violence: Depictions where blood, exposed wounds, severe injury, or death are clearly visible.
• Celebratory violence: Content praising, glorifying, or encouraging harm or death.

2. Prohibited Violent Content

The following are not allowed and will be removed:

• Graphic violence shared with the intent to shock, celebrate harm, or encourage further violence.
• Violent content used as propaganda for extremist, terrorist, or hate-based groups.
• Edited or staged content that mocks victims of accidents, war, or violent crime.
• Content depicting executions, torture, or similar acts without strong public-interest context.

3. Conditionally Allowed Content (News & Documentation)

Depictions of violence may be allowed when they serve clear public interest, such as:

• News reporting or citizen journalism from conflict zones.
• Documentation of human rights abuses or police misconduct.
• Educational content explaining historical events, provided it does not glorify violence.

In such cases, Vibble may:

• Apply warnings and click-through interstitials.
• Blur previews or sensitive regions.
• Limit inclusion in recommendations, search, and trending surfaces.

4. Threats & Incitement

Separate from media, textual or audio calls for violence are covered under the Threats, Violence & Extremism Policy and may lead to immediate enforcement, including potential permanent bans in severe cases.

5. Live Broadcasting & Sudden Violence

In live formats (e.g., Spaces with video add-ons or future live features), Vibble may:

• Terminate live broadcasts containing extreme or ongoing violence.
• Restrict future access to live features for violating accounts.
• Preserve evidence and notify law enforcement in cases of real-time criminal acts.

6. Youth Protection

Violent content is subject to stricter distribution rules for younger users:

• Violent media may be age-restricted or removed entirely if it poses a risk to minors.
• Accounts primarily posting violent content may be excluded from recommendation feeds for underage users.

7. Reporting & User Controls

Users can:

• Report violent or graphic content via in-app tools.
• Mute specific accounts or keywords related to violence.
• Adjust sensitive media settings to require manual click-to-view.

8. Enforcement & Escalation

Enforcement may include:

• Labeling as “Graphic Violence – Sensitive Content”.
• Limiting reach or distribution.
• Partial or full feature restrictions.
• Permanent account suspension for repeated or extreme violations.

9. Contact

For questions, appeals, or complex contextual cases:

• Safety: safety@vibble.org
• Appeals: appeals@vibble.org
• Legal: legal@vibble.org