Collective's rules are different from Instagram and Twitter. Please take a moment to read this.

We know it can be frustrating when a post is removed, but these rules are necessary for Collective to stay in the App Store and to keep our community a safe and respectful space for people from a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

Collective's mission is to create an inclusive space for people to build community through art and creativity. We don't allow explicit content because we believe the risks associated outweigh the potential benefits. It can create an unsafe or uncomfortable atmosphere for many, particularly younger queer people or those from cultural backgrounds where such content is not considered appropriate.

Why sexual content isn't allowed:

• Most Collective users tell us that seeing sexual content makes them not want to use Collective.
• Apple doesn't allow new apps to contain explicit content. This is why Tumblr was forced to ban adult content in 2018. Instagram and Twitter are too powerful for Apple to ban and can bypass this policy. As a small app, we must abide by Apple's rules or risk deletion.
• We don't want people to feel any pressure to sexualise themselves in order to be a part of our community.
• We want people to feel comfortable using Collective in public, like when using public transport or in a workplace.
• Sexual content can be triggering and uncomfortable for many people.

These rules apply to everyone on Collective. Reviewing posts takes time and you may see posts that break these rules before they're removed.

Nudity and sexual content are not allowed:

❌  Exposed buttocks (including some g-strings and jockstraps).

❌  Any amount of genitalia or sexual activity.

❌  Implied sexual activity, defined as stimulation of genitals or anus where the activity or contact is not directly visible.

❌  Visible outlines or bulges of genitalia through clothing, or any gestures suggesting sexual stimulation (including over clothing)

❌  Sexual solicitation, including links to sites such as OnlyFans

🛑  Accounts that primarily post sexually suggestive content will be suspended.

⚠️  Female-presenting nipples may be marked as sensitive content.

These rules apply to all types of content on Collective, including artworks.

These rules apply to everyone on Collective. Sometimes it can take us a few days to review problematic content.

Other content that is not allowed:

❌  Homophobic or transphobic content, including derogatory language and discriminatory remarks.

❌  Bullying or harassment in any form, including personal attacks, insults, or threats.

❌  Hate speech or discriminatory content targeting individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.

❌  Promotion or depiction of illegal activities, including drug use, theft, and other criminal acts.

❌  Violent or graphic content, including depictions of physical harm, abuse, or torture.

❌  Content that promotes or glorifies self-harm or eating disorders.

❌  False information or conspiracy theories that can cause real-world harm.

❌  Unauthorized sharing of private information, such as doxxing or sharing personal data without consent.

❌  Content that infringes on intellectual property rights, including unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

❌  Malicious content, including phishing scams, fraud, and spreading of malware.

❌  Profiles that primarily promote other apps and services

🛑  Accounts that repeatedly violate these guidelines will be subject to suspension or permanent ban.

We use an algorithm to scan posts and sometimes it makes mistakes. If you think your post was incorrectly marked as sensitive, please contact support and include a link to the post.

More information

What will be marked sensitive

Collective may show a warning over this type of content and it won't be recommended to other people or appear in the Discover tab. This includes:

• Female-presenting nipples

What will be removed

This type of content isn't allowed on Collective and will be removed:

• Any amount of visible genitalia or anus
• Sexual activity or stimulation
• Implied sexual activity, defined as stimulation of genitals or anus where the activity or contact is not directly visible
• Fetish content which includes faeces, urine, vomit, or bestiality
• Other categories of content such as illicit drug use, spam, hate, violence and illegal activity

People who repeatedly post sensitive or explicit content may have their accounts suspended or removed. We use a combination of manual reviewers and automatic scanning to enforce the above guidelines. It may take several days for content to be detected.

Contact Support if you have questions or feedback on this policy.