Image Policy
Community Standards and Content Guidelines
1. Purpose and Scope
This Image Policy governs all visual content submitted to RateMyFeet. Our platform is specifically designed for rating the aesthetic appeal of feet, and all submissions must comply with these guidelines to maintain a respectful and appropriate community environment.
2. Acceptable Content
✓ Images that ARE allowed:
- Clear, well-lit photos of feet as the primary subject
- Feet in natural, non-suggestive poses
- Clean, well-groomed feet without injuries or medical conditions
- Feet wearing socks, shoes, or other non-revealing footwear
- Artistic or aesthetic photography focusing on feet
- Photos taken in appropriate, non-intimate settings
2.1 Quality Standards
To ensure the best user experience, submitted images should be:
- Clear and well-focused (not blurry or pixelated)
- Properly lit and visible
- Appropriate resolution for viewing and rating
- Free from excessive filters or digital manipulation
3. Prohibited Content
✗ Images that are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN:
- Images containing genitalia, nudity, or sexual content
- Feet involved in sexual, vulgar, or inappropriate conduct
- Images with fetishistic or explicitly sexual elements
- Photos taken in bathrooms, bedrooms, or intimate settings
- Images showing feet in contact with inappropriate objects
- Content that sexualizes or objectifies feet in inappropriate ways
3.1 Additional Restrictions
The following content is also prohibited:
- Non-Feet Content: Images where feet are not the primary subject
- Medical Content: Images showing injuries, infections, or medical conditions
- Illegal Activity: Images depicting illegal substances, activities, or content
- Copyrighted Material: Images you do not own or have rights to use
- Minors: Any images of persons under 18 years of age
- Harassment: Images intended to harass, intimidate, or harm others
- Deceptive Content: Heavily edited or manipulated images misrepresenting reality
- Spam: Duplicate submissions or irrelevant content
4. Content Moderation Process
4.1 Automated Review
All submitted images undergo automated AI-powered content moderation that screens for:
- Explicit or adult content detection
- Violence or disturbing imagery
- Inappropriate or suggestive content
- Technical quality assessment
4.2 Human Review
Images flagged by our automated system or reported by users undergo human review by our moderation team. This process includes:
- Detailed policy compliance assessment
- Context evaluation and intent analysis
- Community standards verification
- Final approval or rejection decision
5. Enforcement Actions
5.1 Policy Violations
When images violate our policy, we take the following actions:
- Immediate Removal: Images are immediately removed from public view
- Permanent Deletion: Violating images are permanently deleted from our servers
- No Restoration: Deleted images cannot be recovered or restored
- Account Restrictions: Repeat violations may result in submission restrictions
5.2 Flagging System
Community members can report inappropriate content through our flagging system. Reports are reviewed promptly, and appropriate action is taken based on policy violations.
6. User Responsibilities
By submitting images to RateMyFeet, you agree to:
- Ensure all content complies with this Image Policy
- Verify you have full rights to submit the images
- Understand that policy violations result in permanent deletion
- Accept that moderation decisions are final and not subject to appeal
- Report inappropriate content you encounter on the platform
- Respect the community and other users' contributions
7. Community Standards
RateMyFeet strives to maintain a respectful, appropriate, and welcoming community. Our standards include:
- Respectful Environment: Content should contribute to a positive community atmosphere
- Appropriate Focus: All content must maintain focus on aesthetic appreciation of feet
- Legal Compliance: All content must comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Ethical Standards: Content should not exploit, objectify, or demean individuals
8. Legal Considerations
8.1 Copyright and Ownership
You must own full rights to any image you submit. Submitting copyrighted material without permission is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
8.2 Right to Use
By submitting images, you grant RateMyFeet unlimited rights to use, display, modify, and distribute the content. This transfer of rights is permanent and irrevocable.
9. Policy Updates
This Image Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in community standards, legal requirements, or platform features. Users are responsible for staying informed about policy changes. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of policy updates.
10. Reporting Violations
If you encounter content that violates this Image Policy, please use our reporting system to flag the content for review. Include specific details about the violation to help our moderation team take appropriate action.
Remember: Content Moderation is Permanent
Once an image is flagged and deleted for policy violations, it cannot be recovered, restored, or resubmitted. Please ensure your content complies with all guidelines before submission.