Content Guidelines

Effective Date: December 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Blacklight is built for creative professionals in the entertainment industry. We understand that artistic expression often pushes boundaries, and we design our policies with this in mind.

Our philosophy: We lean permissive for creative professionals while maintaining a safe environment for all users. We use post-hoc moderation (reviewing reported content) rather than pre-publish review.

These guidelines apply to all content on the Blacklight platform, including EPK profiles, uploaded media, and communications through the platform.

2. Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited and will be removed:

• Illegal content: Content that violates applicable laws
• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM): Zero tolerance. Immediate removal and report to authorities.
• Hate speech: Content that attacks individuals or groups based on protected characteristics
• Harassment: Targeted harassment, bullying, or intimidation of others
• Threats of violence: Credible threats against individuals or groups
• Spam and scams: Deceptive content, phishing, or fraudulent schemes
• Malware: Content designed to harm users' devices or data
• Explicit sexual content: Pornographic material (artistic nudity is permitted; see below)

3. Allowed with Context

We recognize that creative professionals work in industries where certain content is normal and expected. The following is permitted when presented in an appropriate artistic or professional context:

• Artistic and performance nudity: Dancers, burlesque performers, fashion photographers, and other artists may include tasteful nudity that represents their work.
• Drug and alcohol references: The nightlife industry often involves venues and events where alcohol is present. References to alcohol and legal substances in professional contexts are permitted.
• Profanity in artistic context: Song lyrics, performance names, and artistic expression may include strong language.

When evaluating reported content, we consider the artistic intent, professional context, and whether the content serves a legitimate purpose in showcasing the artist's work.

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

You must own or have appropriate licenses for all content you upload to Blacklight. This includes:

• Photos and videos you appear in or have rights to use
• Music you created or have licensed for promotional use
• Logos, graphics, and other visual materials
• Written content and biographies

Blacklight is not liable for user-uploaded content that infringes on others' copyrights. We operate under the safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

5. DMCA Takedown Process

If you believe content on Blacklight infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent:

dmca@blklight.net

Your notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed
2. Identification of the material you claim is infringing, with enough information to locate it
3. Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
4. A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
5. A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
6. Your physical or electronic signature

We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 48 hours.

6. Counter-Notification Process

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a DMCA notice, you may file a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Identification of the removed material and its former location
2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
3. Your name, address, phone number, and email
4. Consent to the jurisdiction of federal court in your district
5. Your physical or electronic signature

Upon receiving a valid counter-notification, we will restore the content within 10-14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us they have filed a lawsuit.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, we maintain a repeat infringer policy:

• First violation: Content removed, warning issued
• Second violation: Content removed, final warning issued
• Third violation: Account terminated

Strikes may be removed if a counter-notification is successful or if we determine the original claim was invalid.

8. Impersonation

Creating an account or profile that impersonates another person or entity is prohibited. If you believe someone is impersonating you on Blacklight:

• Report the profile using the "Report" link in the EPK footer
• We will verify ownership through social media link matching
• Confirmed impersonators will have their accounts suspended

We use reactive enforcement for impersonation claims rather than proactive verification at this time.

9. Reporting Content

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, you can report it through:

• The "Report" link in any EPK footer
• Email to trust@blklight.net

When reporting, please include:

• The URL of the content in question
• A description of the violation
• Any supporting evidence or context

10. Enforcement Actions

When we determine content violates these guidelines, we may take the following actions:

1. Warning: For minor or first-time violations, we may issue a warning and request content removal.
2. Content removal: Violating content will be removed from the platform.
3. Account suspension: For serious or repeated violations, we may temporarily suspend account access.
4. Permanent ban: For severe violations or persistent offenders, we may permanently terminate the account.

We will notify users of enforcement actions and provide an opportunity to appeal, except in cases of severe violations (CSAM, credible threats of violence) where immediate action is required.

11. Appeals

If you believe an enforcement action was taken in error, you may appeal by emailing:

appeals@blklight.net

Your appeal should include:

• The enforcement action you're appealing
• Why you believe the action was incorrect
• Any relevant context or evidence

We will review appeals and respond within 7 business days.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Content Guidelines or to report content, please contact us at:

trust@blklight.net