At Media.com, we are committed to ensuring the accuracy and trustworthiness of the information shared on our platform. While we verify user profiles to enhance accountability, we recognize that not all content may be free from misinformation. We respect diverse opinions but will take action if any user-generated content threatens to harm our users or the wider public.

Fact Checking

At Media.com, we are dedicated to keeping our community safe from harmful, violent, or unlawful users and groups. We do not allow any content that threatens, promotes, or glorifies violence, hate, or criminal activity. Our goal is to maintain a secure online space for everyone.

Dangerous Organizations

At Media.com, we are deeply committed to protecting our users from sexual abuse and the sharing of non-consensual intimate images. We understand the serious violation this represents and will take immediate action to ensure user safety and privacy.

Adult Sexual Abuse

At Media.com, our mission is restore public trust in online information. We aim to achieve this by providing a platform for viewing, publishing, and sharing content from trusted and verified sources. To help maintain the integrity of our network, we offer profile verification for individuals and organizations wishing to post content on Media.com.

Verified Accounts

At Media.com, we are committed to sharing accurate and reliable information, especially during critical times like global crises. Our goal is to prevent the spread of false or misleading information that could cause harm, especially to people affected by these situations.

Misinformation

At Media.com, we’re committed to creating a space that’s positive, respectful, and informative for everyone. These guidelines will help you understand how to contribute to our community while ensuring the integrity of discussions and respect for others.

Content Creation Standards

At Media.com, we want to create a space where everyone can share their thoughts freely, while feeling safe and respected. To do this, we have a zero-tolerance policy against hate speech, which can lead to intimidation, exclusion, or even harm.

Hate Speech

At Media.com, we want everyone to feel safe and respected. Bullying or harassment is not allowed on our platform. These guidelines explain what bullying and harassment look like and how we handle these situations to keep our community secure.

Bullying And Harassment

At Media.com, we work closely with law enforcement and government agencies to ensure safety while respecting our users' privacy. These guidelines explain how we handle requests from law enforcement and official bodies and what steps we take to protect both our users and the integrity of our platform.

Law Enforcement Liaison

At Media.com, we are dedicated to maintaining a safe and respectful community for all users. This guide explains our policies on high-risk users, who may pose a threat to our platform or others.

High Risk Users

At Media.com, we take the safety and protection of minors very seriously. This guide outlines how we keep young users safe and what behaviors are not allowed on our platform.

Youth Safety

Media.com is committed to ensuring that content shared on our platform respects copyright laws. This policy applies to all content posted on Media.com.

Intellectual Property

<ol><li>Stay Calm and Neutral: Keep the conversation focused on facts rather than emotions. This helps us maintain thoughtful and constructive discussions.</li><li>No Profanity: Let’s keep our language respectful and professional so everyone feels comfortable.</li><li>Focus on Ideas, Not People: Criticize ideas, not individuals. We want to create a safe space where people can share their thoughts without fear of personal attacks.</li></ol>

Key Principles

Be Authentic: Share information that’s real, true, and based on verified facts. Your contributions help build trust within our community.Profile Pictures: Your profile picture should follow our community rules. Don’t impersonate others, and ensure your image is appropriate.Handles (Usernames): Your handle should reflect who you are. Your display name is the name you prefer to be called, and this should be based on your verified identification. Handles may not include profanity, or reference anything illegal, offensive, or harmful (e.g., glorifying tragedies, or promoting violence, self-harm, or drug abuse). Impersonating public figures via handle or username is not permitted.Champion Accuracy: It’s important to share truthful, reliable information, especially on serious topics. Misinformation can harm people, so make sure what you share is fact-checked.AI-Generated Content: If your content is created using AI, we may label it to let others know. This helps keep the platform transparent and informative.AI-Generated Content: If your content is created using AI, we may label it to let others know. This helps keep the platform transparent and informative.

Creating and Sharing Content

At Media.com, safety is our top priority. We want everyone to express themselves while keeping the platform respectful and professional. Here’s what to avoid:Graphic Violence or Gore: Content focused on extreme violence or injury isn’t allowed, except in specific journalistic contexts (e.g., reporting on war).Death or Harm: Threats of harm or attempts to physically hurt someone are not tolerated.Nudity or Pornographic Links: Sharing inappropriate content, like pornographic material, is strictly prohibited.

Sensitive Content

Our community helps us keep Media.com safe. If you see something that goes against these guidelines, please report it. Here’s how we handle violations:<ol><li>Content Removal or Modification: If a post doesn’t meet our standards, we may remove or modify it.</li><li>Account Actions: Repeated violations can lead to warnings, temporary suspensions, or even account bans.</li></ol>In some cases, we may limit the visibility of content that meets guidelines but is considered low quality.

Reporting and Enforcement

These guidelines reflect our dedication to building a respectful and authentic community at Media.com. By following them, you help ensure our platform is a positive space for everyone to share, learn, and grow.Let’s work together to create a better digital experience.

Final Thoughts

As part of Media.com’s journey to redefine the landscape of digital interaction, we foster a vibrant, respectful, and informative environment for our diverse community. Our Content Creation and Conduct Standards are at the heart of this commitment, designed to guide users in enriching discussions while ensuring integrity and respect.

Introduction

<ol><li>Be Unemotive: We approach discussions calmly and neutrally. Focusing on facts rather than emotions contributes to a rational discourse that resolves differences and fosters mutual understanding.</li><li>No Profanity: Our commitment to professionalism and respect extends to language. We ask that responses to claims or allegations remain free from profanity, ensuring that all members feel welcomed and valued in every interaction.</li><li>Focus on the Issue, Not the Person: At Media.com, we believe in critiquing ideas, not individuals. This principle is essential to maintain a space where users feel safe to express their thoughts without fear of personal attacks. Critique constructively and focus on issues to foster an environment of growth and learning.</li></ol>

We encourage you to:Embrace authenticity: Share content that reflects verified truths and genuine experiences. Authenticity is the cornerstone of building trust and credibility within our community. This includes abiding by the following principles:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Profile pictures belonging to individuals on Media.com should adhere to our content standards. Profile pictures should abide by our rules for Sensitive Content and should not be used for:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman;"><li>Impersonation (for example, do not use another person as your profile photo).</li></ol></li><li>Handles should be based on the account holder’s verified name or personal identity. Handles should abide by our Hate Speech and Bullying and harassment policies, and should not include any references to:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman;" start="2"><li>Breaking the law</li><li>Impersonation</li><li>Glorification of tragedies</li><li>Self-destructive behavior</li><li>Recreational drugs, hard drugs, and drug abuse, with exceptions for alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana</li></ol></li></ol>Champion Accurate Information: Be diligent in sharing information, especially on sensitive topics. Every piece of accurate information counts in the fight against the misinformation crisis.To this end, content moderators at Media.com may:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Apply labels to a variety of video, audio, and image content when users disclose that their content is AI-generated, or was created with the help of AI.</li><li>Apply labels to early reporting or breaking events. These labels are intended to signal to users that the story is developing, and may not have complete information.</li></ol>Promote Positive Engagement: With no comments, our platform encourages content that inspires, educates, and informs. Create content that contributes positively to the community's knowledge and well-being.For more information on allowable content, please reference our <a href="https://media.com">Hate Speech</a>, <a href="https://media.com">Bullying and Harassment</a>, and <a href="https://media.com">Misinformation</a> policies.

At Media.com, trust is the cornerstone on which our community is built. Our goal is to cultivate an environment where users can engage and express themselves, while maintaining a professional and positive space free from harmful, illegal, or disruptive behavior.Our approach to safety is collaborative—Media.com and its global community work together to ensure a secure, respectful experience in real time. This commitment begins with our Community Guidelines, which carefully balance user expression with the safety of our broader community, and outline the standards of conduct expected from every member of the platform.When we refer to harm, we mean any behavior that causes physical, emotional, social, or financial damage to individuals or society. Our guidelines serve as clear guardrails, applying to all content shared on the platform—including posts, messages, videos, and profiles. If a violation occurs, we may take corrective actions, such as content removal, restrictions on monetization features, issuing warnings, or account suspension.In addition to behaviors as outlined in our <a href="https://media.com">Bullying and Harassment</a>, <a href="https://media.com">Hate Speech</a>, and <a href="https://media.com">Misinformation</a> policies, the following content topics are considered sensitive, and should not be posted at all on Media.com:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Content that centers solely on excessive or graphic violence and gore.<ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman;"><li>Some graphic violence is context dependent, and may be deployed by journalists covering specific topics such as war.</li></ol></li><li>Content featuring death or extreme injury.<ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman;"><li>Some graphic violence is context dependent, and may be deployed by journalists covering specific topics such as war.</li></ol></li><li>Threats or attempts to inflict physical harm or death on others.</li><li>Threats or attempts to hack or dox others.</li><li>Pornographic content.</li><li>Posting links to pornographic websites or the dark web.</li></ol>

Our commitment to these standards requires vigilance and cooperation. We empower our community to report content that contradicts our principles:Our team is dedicated to reviewing reported content and taking decisive action to uphold our standards, including content removal or modification, user guidance, or account suspension. These actions align with our commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful platform, following up with appropriate measures to protect our community.Lastly, our moderators may suppress content that meets our Guidelines, but is considered low quality.

Enforcement and Reporting

The Content Creation and Conduct Standards embody our dedication to ushering in a new era of online networks at Media.com. By adhering to these principles, we collectively ensure that our platform is known for authenticity, respect, and constructive engagement.