Community Guidelines

Counter Speech vs. Censorship

We honor the ability of all users to freely express themselves without interference from oppressive censorship or manipulation. In the interest of cultivating a welcoming and inclusive community for all users, we simultaneously acknowledge the harmful impact of hate speech and reject censorship in favor of counter-speech.

Users are encouraged to engage positively in discourse when confronted with hate speech, promoting the power of free speech to dissuade, debunk, and disarm hate speech. Creating a respectful and constructive dialogue is a collective responsibility.

Our commitment is to remain viewpoint neutral and objective, providing tools for users to manage content exposure. To tailor your own experience, we encourage you to mute or block followers to create your desired content flow.

We stress the importance of having boundaries to ensure a secure space for everyone to participate in constructive discussions. The following Community Guidelines detail the types of content and engagement that will not be tolerated on our Services and can result in account restrictions, deletions, and/or permanent bans in accordance with our Guidelines Compliance Process.

Prohibited Content

• Intellectual Property Misuse or Theft: Unauthorized use of another's intellectual property without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.
• Spam: Disruptive, repetitive, and/or irrelevant comments detracting from conversations are considered spam and are prohibited.
• Unsolicited Advertisements: Posting unsolicited advertisements irrelevant to the existing conversation is prohibited.
• Pornographic and Explicit Content: Content featuring pornographic images or depictions, nudity, explicit adult material or language, or any illegal activities is strictly prohibited.
• Fraud: Content employing deception to gain value is a violation.
• Threats: Serious expression of intent to commit unlawful acts towards individuals or groups are strictly prohibited.
• Incitement: Direct or implicit calls for lawless action with intent are prohibited.
• Criminal Solicitation: Content soliciting illegal goods, services, acts, or bribery is prohibited.
• Doxing: Sharing or threatening to share personally identifiable or private information with the intent to incite harm is prohibited.
• Sexualization of Minors: Regardless of intent, content sexualizing or exploiting minors is strictly prohibited.
• Impersonation: Users are prohibited from impersonating another individual or business or using their likeness without explicit prior written permission.
• Terrorism: Individuals, organizations, or ideology associated with terrorism or hate groups are not permitted on our platform.
• Automation or Bot Accounts: Accounts exhibiting automated or bot-like behavior that is disruptive to the Services are prohibited.
• Excessive Gore: Content that includes images or videos depicting excessive gore, blood, graphic injuries, visible innards, charred bodies, or deceased humans or animals is subject to filters or removal depending on severity and intent.

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Policy and Guidelines

Parler Play strictly prohibits any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) on its platform. Content that promotes, depicts, or facilitates CSAE is not tolerated and will be removed immediately.

Any user found engaging in CSAE-related activities will have their account permanently terminated and may be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Parler Play employs AI-based detection tools via Hive Moderation, hash-matching technology, and human moderators to identify and remove CSAE content proactively. Any flagged content will be reviewed promptly.

Users are encouraged to report CSAE-related content or activities via the app reporting tools. Reports are confidential and will be handled with urgency.

Moderator Training and Policy Enforcement

Parler Play has a strict CSAE moderation and enforcement policy in place. All moderators receive mandatory training to effectively identify, assess, and take immediate action on CSAE-related violations.

• Recognize CSAE-related content and grooming behaviors
• Use AI detection tools and reporting workflows effectively (Hive Moderation)
• Enforce Parler Play's zero-tolerance CSAE policy in accordance with legal requirements
• Work alongside compliance and law enforcement teams when necessary

Parler Play is committed to continuous improvement and ongoing training for its moderation team to ensure a safe and lawful platform for all users.

Guideline Compliance Process

Sensitivity Filter: Parler Play reserves the right to place a Sensitivity Filter on potentially offensive or sensitive content in lieu of removing or banning the content.

Web-Only Filter: To keep Parler Play accessible to users on all available platforms, Parler Play reserves the right to add a Web-Only Filter to ensure compliance with app store policies. Some content, while restricted on mobile apps, may still be accessible on our web version.

Permanent Content/User Removal: We believe in user autonomy, but content or users may be removed for Spam, Doxing, unauthorized Automation ("Bots"), or under conditions mandated by Federal Law. All other violations may result in a time-out.

Time Out: Violations of these Community Guidelines may lead to content removal and a temporary suspension (a "Time Out"). Repeated offenses could result in subsequent Time Outs or the responsible user account being banned and deleted.

Pornography and Illegal Content: To maintain a safe and constructive platform, any user activity deemed by our moderation team to be pornographic, especially child pornography, exploitative, or in violation of federal law will not be tolerated.

Compliance Appeal Process

If you believe a moderation decision was made in error, initiate an appeal through the app feedback form or by emailing the support address listed in the app. Our team will thoroughly review and consider your appeal.

Thank you for your cooperation as we uphold community standards and strive to create a positive and secure environment for all users. For questions or assistance, contact us through the app feedback form or by emailing the support address listed in the app.