Civic Integrity Enforcement Manual

1. Purpose & Enforcement Scope

The Civic Integrity Enforcement Manual ensures the integrity of political processes and protects users from attempts to manipulate public opinion, suppress civic participation, or undermine democratic institutions. Enforcement applies globally and adjusts based on regional laws, election calendars, and crisis situations.

2. Types of Civic Violations

Violations are classified into several major categories:

• Election Misinformation: False claims about voting procedures, dates, or eligibility.
• Voter Suppression: Messages designed to discourage or trick individuals out of voting.
• Coordinated Influence Operations: Organized attempts to manipulate public discourse.
• Fake Government Communications: Posts impersonating officials or public institutions.
• Deceptive Political Advertising: Ads lacking required disclosures or misleading sponsorships.
• Deepfakes of Political Figures: Manipulated media that misrepresents real individuals in civic roles.

3. High-Risk Periods & Enhanced Enforcement

Enforcement intensity increases during sensitive periods such as:

• Election seasons
• Political debates
• Major policy votes or referendums
• Crisis moments (natural disasters, conflict)
• Government transitions and leadership announcements

Additional review teams and automated signals are activated during these periods.

4. Detection & Monitoring Framework

Vibble uses a multi-layer detection model:

• AI classification models trained on civic-risk indicators
• Behavioral signal analysis to identify anomalous posting patterns
• Human review for complex political content
• External signals from fact-checkers, election bodies, and trusted sources
• Geo-targeting detection for suspicious influence operations

5. Enforcement Actions

Depending on severity and intent, enforcement may include:

• Content removal
• Temporary visibility reduction (downranking)
• Labeling with corrective context
• Restrictions on posting, advertising, or promoting political content
• Suspension of repeat offenders
• Permanent bans for coordinated manipulation or state-backed interference

6. Public Interest Exception Rules

In rare situations, content that violates rules may remain visible if:

• It is from an elected official or government entity
• It is necessary for public awareness or civic accountability
• It provides critical insights into political decision-making

These posts receive heavy labeling and reduced reach.

7. Political Advertising Enforcement

Vibble ensures compliance with global laws governing political advertisements:

• Mandatory disclaimers (who paid for the ad)
• Verified identity of advertisers
• Restrictions on foreign political influence
• Ad transparency archives accessible to the public

8. Handling State-Affiliated Media & Government-Controlled Outlets

Accounts linked to governments or state-controlled media may face:

• Mandatory labeling and disclosures
• Downranking in algorithmic feeds
• Restrictions on targeting political audiences
• Limits on monetization or advertising purchases

9. Disallowed Behaviors Under Civic Integrity Rules

Strictly prohibited activities include:

• Posting fake results before official announcements
• False claims of fraud without credible evidence
• Manipulated media targeting political figures
• Threats or intimidation toward civic participants
• Coordinated bot activity to influence political trends
• Foreign influence campaigns targeting another country’s elections

10. Structured Review & Escalation Process

Content flows through the following review hierarchy:

• Automated detection →
• Human moderation team →
• Specialized Civic Integrity Unit →
• External escalation (government, NGO partners) when required

11. Trend & Search Integrity Controls

Civic content trending organically is monitored for:

• Inauthentic amplification
• Manipulated hashtag campaigns
• Coordinated brigading or mass-reporting
• Foreign-state interference indicators

Manipulated trends are removed and replaced with verified information.

12. Appeals Process

Users may appeal civic-related enforcement if:

• They believe the political classification was incorrect
• A label or restriction was applied incorrectly
• They can provide verified correctional evidence

Appeals are reviewed by civic integrity specialists.

13. Data Transparency & Public Reporting

Vibble publishes detailed civic transparency data:

• Number of political posts removed
• Volume of labels applied
• Detected influence operations
• Government communication requests
• Election-period escalations

14. Updates to This Manual

This manual evolves as political landscapes change. Updates may coincide with regional elections, regulatory changes, or emerging manipulation techniques.

15. Contact

Civic Integrity Unit: civic@vibble.to
Political Content Compliance: elections@vibble.to
Transparency Office: transparency@vibble.to
Legal: legal@vibble.to