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-=====Content Policies=====
+======Content Policies======
-====2.1 Prohibited Content====
+//Please refer to the Table of Contents to the right for specific links to relevant sections.//
-**The following content is prohibited in interactions or public areas:**
+=====2.1 Defining Realm of Control=====
+The "Realm of Control" refers to areas we actively monitor for rule violations. We are not reviewing content outside of this realm. However, if a serious violation occurs outside of our control, such as scamming, harassment, or child-inappropriate content, Starlight Commons [SLC] may take action depending on intent, content, and severity. We extend our realm of control only if the offense is reported to us and sufficiently serious to warrant action. For more details on our disciplinary system, see [[Community Behavior|Section 4: Community Behavior]].
+**Areas defined in our Realm of Control:**
+\\ - Submissions made to the Starlight Commons DeviantArt group and/or ToyHouse world.
+\\ - All channels and content posted in the Starlight Commons Discord.
+\\ - All content posted or linked to the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|StarlightCommons]] masterlist.
+**Exceptions:**
+Starlight Commons [SLC] does not normally take actions outside of SLC spaces. However, exceptions may apply to users in our community in the following situations:
+**Outside of the Realm of Control that MAY result in Action:**
+\\ - Scamming & Theft
+\\ - Cheating
+\\ - Coordinated attempts to cause physical, mental, or financial harm.
+**Outside of the Realm of Control that WILL result in Action:**
+These cases will result in an immediate ban, regardless of the platform or filtering in place. Adults (18+) interacting inappropriately with minors or animals will also be banned and reported to the appropriate staff.
+\\ - Inappropriate interactions with minors, or proof of minor-presenting characters.
+\\ - Criminal Activity
+\\ - Bestiality
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+=====2.2 Prohibited Content====
+**The following content is prohibited in interactions in our Realm of Control, and is defined as inappropriate content:**
 \\ - Hate speech targeting any race, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or disability.
 \\ - Hate or insults toward another user's works, creations, or designs.
 \\ - Disclosure of another user's personal and/or identifying information.
 \\ - Violent threats of any kind made directly or indirectly.
-\\ - Speech and images that are explicit and/or reference nudity, any level sexual content, or extreme gore.
-\\ - Inappropriate content directed toward minors.
-Use of any of the listed prohibited content will result in the post being removed before being followed by a warning or permanent ban depending on the intent, content, and severity.
+**The following content is prohibited in interactions in our Realm of Control, and is defined as Adult Content (18+):**
+\\ - Language and Imagery that are explicit and reference nudity, sexual content, bodily fluids, penetration, fetish, or extreme gore.
+\\ - Language & Imagery that can be construed as fetish content.
+\\ - Language & Imagery containing minors in appropriate situations that could be construed as sexual, fetish, or abusive content.
+\\ - Language & Imagery containing animals in appropriate situations that could be construed as sexual, fetish, or abusive content.
+\\ - Inappropriate content directed toward or shared with minors.
+Use of any of the listed prohibited content will result in the post being removed, followed by a warning or permanent ban, depending on the intent, content, and severity.
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-====2.2 Filtered Content====
+=====2.3 Filtered Content=====
-Submissions of works that are deemed inappropriate will be removed without warning. If the submissions continuously repeat, the user will be approached with a warning or a permanent ban depending on the intent, content, and severity. Starlight Commons has a list of what content can be filtered and submitted to the Starlight Commons DeviantART Group or ToyHouse World:
+Submissions of works that are deemed inappropriate will be removed without warning. If the submissions continuously repeat, the user will be approached with a warning or a permanent ban, depending on the intent, content, and severity. Starlight Commons has a list of what content can be filtered and submitted to the Starlight Commons Discord, DeviantART Group, ToyHouse World:
 **Allowed w/ Filter or Spoiler:**
-\\ - Works that have mild gore (ex. blood).
+\\ - Works that have mild gore //(I.E. blood)//.
 \\ - Works that contain sensitive or upsetting content, so long as a warning is provided and it abides by the listed rules in **2.1 Prohibited Content**.
 **Not Allowed w/ Filter or Spoiler:**
-\\ - Works featuring explicit themes, reference to nudity, any level of sexual content, or extreme gore.
+\\ - Works that feature strong or explicit profanity used prominently in the content.
+\\ - Works featuring implied or expressed explicit themes that contain references to nudity, mild sexual content, explicit sexual content, bodily fluids, fetish, or extreme gore. //(I.E., Exposed Organs/Exposed Viscera)//
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-====2.3 Sensitive Content====
+=====2.4 Sensitive Content=====
-Starlight Commons is intended to be a space where we can allow freedom of expression. We urge users to be conscientious and understand that they may find some content triggering, but we can all continue to co-exist. Starlight Commons does not enforce rules against works featuring sensitive material about characters, but we do ask that users be considerate to their fellow members. Please consider filtering them or giving a warning for your peers to be aware.
+Starlight Commons is intended to be a space where we can allow freedom of expression. We urge users to be conscientious and understand that they may find some content triggering, but we can all continue to co-exist. Starlight Commons does not enforce rules against works featuring sensitive material about characters, but we do ask that users be considerate to their fellow members. Please consider filtering them or giving a warning to your peers to be aware.
 **Examples of Sensitive Content:**
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-====2.4 Adult Content and Underage Members**
+=====2.5 Adult Content and Underage Members=====
-Starlight Commons has a zero-tolerance policy on adult content. Adult content includes but is not limited to pornographic commissions, pornographic artwork or literature, erotic roleplay, or detailed sexual headcanons. Posting any form of adult content in any Starlight Commons controlled spaces will result in an immediate permanent ban.
+The spaces in the Realm of Control for SLC are PG13+. Within Starlight Common's [SLC] control, adult content is strictly prohibited. This includes pornographic commissions, erotic artwork or literature, erotic roleplay, and detailed sexual headcanons. Posting such content directly within SLC-controlled spaces, including the DeviantArt Group, ToyHouse World, and SLC Discord, will result in severe consequences. Posting uncensored pornography in any SLC-controlled space will result in a permanent ban. Examples include sharing commissions with detailed genitalia or linking to accounts that exclusively post uncensored pornography in bio boxes.
+Users are ultimately responsible for ensuring that 18+ content is accessible through any linked accounts. **Even carefully curated or filtered content should not be linked if SLC users can access it without restrictions.** The following applies only to external accounts that are linked or referenced through spaces in our Realm of Control that may contain limited 18+ material. Accounts that are exclusively 18+ should not be linked in any capacity.
+**Safe Options with Restricted 18+ Content**
+\\ - Platforms where adult content is properly filtered, segregated, or otherwise restricted from immediate visibility.
+\\ //Examples: DeviantArt, ToyHouse, BlueSky, Twitter//
+**Platforms NOT permitted for linking 18+ Content**
+\\ - Platforms containing adult material that may not be shared or linked within our Realm of Control.
+\\ //Examples: Patreon, Ko-Fi//
-Users under the age of 18 are forbidden from using the Starlight Common spaces to offer, request, or share adult content. Underage users found to be using a false birthdate to upload adult content will be immediately banned. Adults interacting inappropriately with minors will also be immediately banned, as well as reported to their respective accounts staff as well as the authorities.
+**Private Discord Servers**
+\\ Private servers are outside of our Realm of Control. However, safe practices to keep the content separated from underage users should be upheld. This responsibility lies with the owner of the Discord server.