VideoMax Community Guidelines

7 May, 2025

Welcome to the VideoMax Community! This is a space for users of our AI video generation tool to connect, share creations, ask questions, and learn together. We aim to inspire creativity, bring joy, and foster a safe, trusting, and vibrant environment where everyone can express themselves, grow, and respect one another.

To achieve this, we've established the following Community Guidelines. We ask every user to familiarize themselves with and adhere to these rules to help us maintain a positive community. Please note that your use of this community is also governed by the VideoMax Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Content Guidelines
To ensure the health, safety, and sustainability of the community, all users must adhere to the following guidelines when posting or sharing any content (including videos, text comments, direct messages, user profiles, etc.):
  1. Compliance with Laws and Local Culture
    • Your content must comply with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Do not engage in any form of illegal activity, including but not limited to fraud, money laundering, spreading disinformation, terrorism, or other criminal acts. Furthermore, all users must comply with these Community Guidelines, even if these Guidelines impose stricter standards than local law.
    • Respect cultural and regional differences. Do not post content that may insult, demean, or challenge other cultures and customs.
  2. Prohibition of Hate Speech and Behavior
    • Do not post content that attacks, degrades, excludes, or disparages others based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, language, disability, economic status, or other protected characteristics.
    • Do not promote extremism, hate groups, or related content, including but not limited to racial supremacy, extreme violence, or terrorism.
    • Do not spread hateful content through ridicule, parody, or imitation, even under the guise of "entertainment." This type of content is not allowed.
  3. Prohibition of Harassment and Bullying
    • Do not use violent language or make threats, including direct calls for harm against others or encouraging attacks on specific user groups.
    • Do not maliciously bully, humiliate, or harass individuals or groups. This includes public shaming, spreading false information about others, or maliciously distributing private information.
    • Do not disseminate doxxing-related information, such as revealing someone's phone number, address, or family relationships.
  4. Definition of Sensitive and Prohibited Content
    • We are committed to creating a friendly community environment. Therefore, the following types of content are not allowed:
      • Gore and Violence: Content depicting real or simulated severe physical injury, bloodshed, or other disturbing scenes.
      • Terrorism-Related Content: Content involving or promoting violent terrorist organizations, activities, or recruitment attempts. Such content will be dealt with severely.
      • Dangerous Acts: Content that encourages others to perform dangerous acts or participate in challenges harmful to themselves or others.
      • Self-Harm and Suicide: Content related to self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders (e.g., anorexia), regardless of intent.
  5. Prohibition of Adult and Sexual Content
    • Posting any form of pornographic or sexually explicit content is not allowed, including but not limited to:
      • Nudity or images and videos with explicit sexual connotations.
      • Content directly or indirectly promoting sexual services.
      • Sexually explicit content involving minors. We have zero tolerance for such behavior and will impose the most severe penalties on associated accounts.
      • Distributing sexually suggestive content in ambiguous or borderline ways (e.g., sexual innuendo or disguised "edge" content).
  6. Child Safety
    • Do not upload content that could place children at risk, including psychological, physical, or emotional harm.
    • Minors must not be depicted in any form of sexualized expression, violent content, or dangerous acts. We will promptly report any violating content involving minors to law enforcement.
    • If we detect Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or the exploitation of minors, we will take decisive action and cooperate with authorities for follow-up.
  7. Respect for Copyright and Intellectual Property
    • Do not share any content that infringes upon others' copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights without authorization.
    • You must possess the necessary legal rights for original works you post on the platform, such as licenses for background music or video clips used. We may require you to provide proof of authorization upon request.
    • Do not upload non-original content that is merely copied (e.g., directly reposting others' content). This content is not eligible for recommendation.
  8. Tolerance and Social Responsibility
    • Do not spread false or misleading information, especially during public crises (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics).
    • Do not use the platform to disseminate conspiracy theories, unverified medical advice, or pseudoscience. Any content maliciously misleading the public may result in penalties.
    • Do not engage in actions detrimental to the community's public interest, such as inciting inappropriate mass behavior or exploiting platform mechanics or loopholes for fraud, artificial engagement boosting, or improper gain.
  9. Transparency of AI-Generated Content
    • You must clearly label AI-generated content that you provide or share. Do not use AI-generated content for impersonation, misrepresentation of facts, or fraud. You are also responsible for ensuring the prompts used to generate content comply with these Community Guidelines and do not aim to create prohibited content.
    • Do not use AI to create prohibited content involving minors or to manipulate public opinion.
  10. Platform Responsibility
    • The platform uses algorithms and moderation teams to review posted content but cannot monitor all content in real-time. Users are legally and ethically responsible for the content they post.
    • If content may cause misunderstanding, harm, or discomfort to the public, the platform reserves the right to make the final decision on whether to remove the content or take other necessary measures.
  11. Guidance on Religion, Politics, and Other Sensitive Topics
    • Respect diversity in religious beliefs and political views, but do not incite violence, hatred, or spread false information related to sensitive religious or political topics.
    • We advise users to maintain a tolerant and neutral tone when discussing religion, politics, and other sensitive subjects to avoid community conflict.
User Conduct Recommendations
To maintain a positive community atmosphere and culture, please follow these recommendations when interacting with others and creating content:
  1. Be Kind and Collaborative:
    • Interact with others respectfully, sincerely, and kindly. Avoid insulting or provocative comments. We encourage users to share creative insights, offer constructive feedback, learn from each other, and inspire creativity.
    • Be open to constructive criticism, but always express it respectfully.
  2. Prohibition of Fraud and Impersonation:
    • Do not impersonate others or provide misleading identity information.
    • Do not use AI to generate images or videos of others for impersonation, defamation, or misleading purposes.
  3. Prohibition of Spam and Improper Promotion:
    • Do not post irrelevant promotions, spam, or attempt to manipulate content distribution within the community.
    • Sending malicious links or any content that could harm others' privacy or device security is not allowed.
  4. Privacy Protection:
    • Do not share any user's personal information without their consent, including but not limited to phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, financial information, etc.
  5. Teen Safety:
    • Do not post any content that could harm the psychological or physical well-being of teenagers.
    • If we detect Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) or child exploitation content, we will take immediate action and report it to the relevant authorities.
Reporting and Enforcement
To ensure the safety and health of the community, we have established clear reporting and violation handling procedures:
  1. Reporting Violating Content or Behavior:
    • Use the in-app "Report" feature to report inappropriate content, behavior, or accounts.
    • Reports will be submitted to the platform's moderation team. We will maintain the reporter's privacy throughout the process.
  2. Enforcement Principles:
    • Once we confirm a violation, we will take measures based on its severity, including but not limited to warnings, content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.
    • For serious illegal activities (such as child exploitation or violent threats), we are obligated to report relevant content or information to law enforcement authorities.
  3. Appeals and Notifications:
    • Users whose content or account is actioned will receive a notification explaining the reason and will have an opportunity to submit an appeal.
    • Users can track appeal status or contact the support team through the in-app safety center.
    • We are committed to handling violations openly, fairly, and transparently.
Additional Notes and Provisions
  1. User Eligibility:
    • This platform is intended for users aged 17 and older only. Users under 17 must not use the service, in compliance with global regulations protecting minors.
  2. Transparency and Trust:
    • All AI-generated content must be clearly marked. If content could be mistaken for authentic information, please provide additional clarification.
  3. Contact Support:
    • If you have questions, please contact us via [email protected]. or the in-app "Support" feature.
  4. Updates to These Guidelines:
    • To ensure these Community Guidelines remain consistent with evolving standards and legal requirements, we may update them dynamically and will notify users in advance.