ReelCiety Live Video & Streaming Safety Policy
This policy governs the use of live video, livestreaming, real-time broadcasts, and interactive live features on ReelCiety. It establishes strict safety standards designed to prevent real-time harm, abuse, misinformation, exploitation, and legal risk while preserving creative expression and community engagement.
1. Purpose & Risk Environment
Live video introduces heightened safety risks due to its real-time nature, limited pre-moderation, and potential for rapid harm. ReelCiety applies stricter controls to livestreaming than to static content in order to protect users, creators, viewers, and the platform operator, Nexa-Group.
This policy applies to all live broadcasts, including but not limited to livestreams, live Q&A sessions, real-time collaborations, and interactive streaming features.
2. Eligibility for Live Streaming
Access to live video features may be limited based on:
- Account age and activity history
- Previous policy compliance
- Verification or creator status
- Regional legal requirements
- Safety risk assessments
ReelCiety reserves the right to revoke live streaming privileges at any time.
3. Prohibited Live Content
The following content is strictly prohibited during live broadcasts:
- Violence, threats, or criminal activity
- Self-harm or suicide attempts
- Sexual content or nudity
- Exploitation or endangerment of minors
- Harassment, hate speech, or intimidation
- Drug use, weapons, or illegal activities
- Fraud, scams, or financial manipulation
4. Child Safety & Live Broadcasting
Live streams involving minors are subject to enhanced scrutiny. The following are strictly forbidden:
- Adults livestreaming with unrelated minors
- Requests for personal information from minors
- Sexualized behavior involving minors
- Streaming from private or unsafe environments
Any violation may result in immediate stream termination and permanent account removal.
5. Crisis, Emergencies & Dangerous Situations
Live broadcasts depicting emergencies, medical events, disasters, or dangerous situations may be restricted or terminated. ReelCiety may:
- Interrupt or shut down live streams
- Limit discoverability
- Redirect viewers to emergency resources
- Notify appropriate authorities when required
6. Misinformation & Real-Time Manipulation
Live streams used to spread misinformation, false emergencies, or deceptive claims are prohibited. This includes:
- False medical advice
- Election interference
- Fake crisis reporting
- Coordinated disinformation campaigns
7. Moderation & Live Intervention
ReelCiety applies layered moderation to live content, including:
- Automated real-time detection
- Keyword and behavior monitoring
- Human moderator intervention
- User reporting tools during streams
Moderators may pause, mute, restrict, or terminate streams without prior notice.
8. Chat & Audience Interaction Controls
Live chat features are subject to the same safety rules as other content. Creators may be required to:
- Enable comment filtering
- Assign moderators
- Restrict viewer participation
- Disable chat when necessary
9. Monetization & Live Features
Monetization during live streams may be restricted or disabled when:
- Safety risks are identified
- Policy violations occur
- Audience manipulation is detected
- Legal or regulatory obligations apply
10. Enforcement Actions
Violations of this policy may result in:
- Immediate stream termination
- Temporary or permanent live-streaming bans
- Account strikes or suspensions
- Permanent account removal
- Law enforcement escalation when required
11. Appeals
Creators may appeal live-stream enforcement actions. Appeals are reviewed by senior safety teams with experience in real-time content moderation.
12. Legal & Compliance Alignment
This policy aligns with global online safety regulations, child protection laws, broadcasting standards, and emergency response obligations.
13. Policy Updates
ReelCiety reserves the right to update live streaming rules in response to emerging risks, legal developments, or technological changes.
14. Contact
Live Safety Team: live-safety@reelciety.com
Trust & Safety: safety@reelciety.com
Legal: legal@nexa-group.org