Content Policy

FILMZED+ CONTENT POLICY 1. Introduction FILMZED+ is a Zambian digital entertainment and content creation platform dedicated to promoting creativity, original storytelling, education and responsible entertainment. Our mission is to provide a professional digital environment where filmmakers, production companies and independent content creators can share their work, reach audiences and earn revenue. Unlike conventional social media platforms, FILMZED+ maintains a politically neutral, non-pornographic and respectful content environment. This Content Policy establishes the types of content permitted, restricted and prohibited on FILMZED+. The policy applies to all users who publish, submit or distribute content through the platform, including professional production partners and independent creators. 2. Content Categories on FILMZED+ FILMZED+ provides two primary content sections. A. Premiere Premiere is dedicated to professionally presented entertainment content submitted by approved filmmakers, producers, production companies and media organizations. Permitted formats include: Feature films Short films Television series Documentaries Animation productions Professional podcasts Talk shows Other approved entertainment productions Premiere content must be submitted for review and approved by FILMZED+ before publication. All content must comply with this policy regardless of its production budget, genre or popularity. B. Creator Channels Creator Channels allow approved individuals and organizations to publish original content and develop their audiences. Supported formats may include: Standard videos of up to 15 minutes Shorts, intended for approximately 60 seconds Photographs and image posts Written posts and updates Other supported content formats Creator Channels may focus on comedy, lifestyle, culture, music, education, religion, personal experiences and other approved categories. Creator Channels cannot independently publish movies, television series or seasons and episodes within the Premiere catalogue. Live streaming is not available to Creator Channels. 3. General Content Standards All published content must meet the following basic standards: It must comply with applicable law. It must not contain prohibited political material. It must not contain pornography or prohibited sexually explicit content. It must not promote hatred, harassment or abuse. It must respect copyright and intellectual property rights. It must not exploit or endanger children. It must not encourage serious illegal or dangerous activities. It must not deliberately deceive or defraud viewers. It must comply with FILMZED+ Community Guidelines and other applicable policies. These rules apply to videos, images, written posts, thumbnails, descriptions, channel profiles, audio, comments and promotional materials. 4. Political Content Is Prohibited FILMZED+ is designed to remain politically neutral and focused on entertainment, creativity, education and culture. The platform does not permit content primarily dedicated to political campaigning, political debates, political advocacy, election propaganda or partisan political commentary. Prohibited Political Content Creators and production partners must not publish: Political campaign advertisements Videos promoting political parties or candidates Election propaganda or campaign speeches Political debates and partisan arguments Political news commentary Content organized primarily around political disputes Political recruitment or fundraising campaigns Material encouraging hostility toward people because of their political affiliation These restrictions apply consistently regardless of the political party, candidate, movement or viewpoint involved. Non-Political Educational and Entertainment Content Neutral educational material explaining everyday public services, such as how to apply for a passport or access an online government service, may be permitted if it does not become political advocacy. Incidental references to government or public institutions in ordinary stories do not automatically violate this policy. However, films, documentaries, podcasts or other productions primarily centered on political disputes or advocacy may be rejected as outside the platform's editorial scope. FILMZED+ reserves the right to assess the primary purpose and overall presentation of potentially political content through a consistent review process. 5. Pornography and Sexually Explicit Content FILMZED+ strictly prohibits pornography and sexually explicit material. The following are not permitted: Pornographic videos or images Explicit depictions of sexual activity Sexually exploitative performances Sexually explicit photographs or written material Content promoting pornographic websites or services Sexual exploitation of children Non-consensual intimate content Sexually explicit thumbnails or promotional images Romance and Relationship Content FILMZED+ permits appropriate romantic storytelling, relationship discussions and fictional romantic scenes. Examples include romantic conversations, non-explicit kissing, emotional relationships, marriage stories and relationship-based drama. Romantic content must not include explicit sexual acts or prohibited nudity. Educational discussions about relationships, human development or health may be considered where presented responsibly and without pornographic material. 6. Insults, Harassment and Abusive Content FILMZED+ aims to provide an environment free from abusive behavior. Content involving the following is prohibited: Targeted personal insults Bullying and intimidation Hate speech Threats of violence Deliberate humiliation of individuals Encouraging followers to attack another person Abusive language targeting individuals or communities Discriminatory harassment Comedy, satire and fictional drama are permitted, but they must not be used to justify serious personal harassment or targeted abuse. Scripted conflict may be considered in its storytelling context. Gratuitous abusive dialogue and material primarily intended to degrade individuals may be restricted or rejected. 7. Violence and Dangerous Content FILMZED+ permits action films, dramatic storytelling and fictional conflict, subject to reasonable safety and content suitability standards. Permitted Content Examples include: Fictional action sequences Choreographed fighting Non-graphic dramatic violence Crime investigation stories Suspense and thriller productions Educational discussions of safety and crime prevention Prohibited Content The following are prohibited: Real-world violence intended to celebrate abuse or suffering Graphic gore presented primarily for shock or exploitation Promotion of terrorism or violent extremism Credible threats of violence Dangerous challenges encouraging viewers to harm themselves or others Instructions intended to facilitate serious violent wrongdoing Cruelty or abuse presented for entertainment Fictional depictions of crime or violence may be permitted where the overall context is storytelling rather than encouragement of real-world harm. FILMZED+ may require warnings, edits or rejection of material that exceeds its editorial standards. 8. Religious and Faith-Based Content FILMZED+ welcomes creators who wish to share religious beliefs, faith-based teaching and inspirational content. Religious channels may publish: Sermons and spiritual teachings Religious music and worship Bible studies and other faith-based lessons Discussions of religious traditions Motivational and inspirational messages Personal faith experiences Religious educational material Channels primarily dedicated to religious teaching should be appropriately categorized as religious or faith-based channels. Occasional religious references in ordinary personal, educational or entertainment content do not require a separate religious channel. Religious Content Restrictions Religious creators must not: Encourage hatred or violence against people of other beliefs Threaten or harass individuals because of religion Promote religious discrimination Use fraudulent claims to exploit subscribers financially Promote dangerous practices that create serious risks of physical harm Distribute prohibited partisan political campaigning through religious channels FILMZED+ welcomes different faiths and beliefs without officially endorsing any religion. 9. Personal Lifestyle Content Creators may share their personal experiences and daily activities, provided the material complies with platform standards. Appropriate topics include: Family experiences Personal vlogs Relationships and marriage Parenting Cooking and food Travel Fashion and beauty Daily activities Personal growth Hobbies and talents Lifestyle creators must respect the privacy, dignity and consent of other individuals featured in their content. Personal content must not contain prohibited sexual material, targeted harassment, serious privacy violations or exploitative conduct. 10. Comedy and Entertainment Content FILMZED+ supports comedians, entertainers, actors and independent performers. Comedy content may include: Stand-up performances Comedy sketches Parody and fictional characters Family comedy Relationship comedy Workplace humor Cultural comedy Situational humor Comedy must not rely on prohibited political campaigning, pornography, hate speech, serious harassment or dangerous activities. Creators must not disguise real-world abuse, harassment or exploitation as comedy. FILMZED+ may consider fictional context when assessing comedic dialogue, while maintaining its standards against targeted insults and abusive content. 11. Music and Artistic Content FILMZED+ welcomes original music, performances and creative arts. Permitted material includes: Original songs and music videos Dance performances Instrumental music Cultural performances Creative art demonstrations Musical comedy Other authorized artistic performances Music and artistic content must comply with the same restrictions on pornography, political advocacy, harassment, hateful material and dangerous content. Creators must hold the necessary rights to music recordings, compositions, samples and third-party materials used in their work. 12. Educational and Tutorial Content FILMZED+ supports educational content intended to develop knowledge, creativity and practical skills. Examples include: Animation and filmmaking tutorials Graphic design training Language learning Cooking lessons Business skills and entrepreneurship education Technology tutorials Academic instruction Arts and crafts Personal development Other lawful educational subjects Educational creators must not knowingly provide materially false or deceptive information likely to cause serious harm. Creators providing medical, financial, legal or other specialized information should accurately represent their qualifications and must not mislead viewers into believing general content is personalized professional advice. Educational content must not be used to bypass restrictions on political campaigning, pornography or dangerous material. 13. Protection of Children FILMZED+ places particular importance on protecting children and vulnerable individuals. Content involving minors must be handled responsibly. The following are prohibited: Child sexual abuse or exploitation material Sexualized portrayals of minors Content placing children in dangerous situations Abuse or humiliation of children for entertainment Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information that endangers a child Encouragement of unlawful or exploitative conduct involving minors Creators must obtain appropriate parental, guardian and other legally required permissions when publishing content featuring children. FILMZED+ may immediately restrict material presenting credible child-safety risks. 14. Privacy and Personal Information Creators must respect the privacy of people appearing in their content. The following are prohibited: Publishing another person's private contact details to facilitate harassment Sharing confidential personal records without authorization or another lawful basis Publishing private intimate images without consent Recording or disclosing private conversations unlawfully Using another person's identity for harmful impersonation Threatening to expose private information Publicly discussing personal experiences is permitted, provided the creator does not unlawfully violate the privacy or rights of others. Creators should obtain appropriate consent when filming or publishing identifiable individuals, especially in private settings. 15. Copyright and Originality FILMZED+ expects content providers to publish original material or content they are authorized to distribute. Creators must not upload protected films, television episodes, music, photographs, artwork or other works without the necessary rights or a lawful exception. Content obtained from Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or another platform cannot automatically be republished on FILMZED+ merely because it is publicly accessible. Uploading another person's work while falsely claiming ownership is prohibited. Copyright concerns are handled according to the FILMZED+ Copyright Protection Policy. 16. Fraud, Scams and Misleading Content FILMZED+ prohibits material intended to deceive, exploit or defraud viewers. Examples include: Fraudulent investment promotions Fake giveaways designed to steal information Impersonation scams Deceptive payment requests False promises of guaranteed earnings Deliberately misleading paid subscription descriptions Harmful manipulated content presented as genuine events Other fraudulent commercial activities Fictional storytelling and clearly identified dramatizations may be permitted where they do not create harmful deception. Creators must accurately identify paid promotions and sponsorships where disclosure is required. 17. Artificial Intelligence and Manipulated Media FILMZED+ permits responsible creative uses of artificial intelligence and digital effects, subject to the platform's other content policies. Examples may include animation, visual effects, computer-generated environments and fictional characters. Creators must not use manipulated media to: Impersonate real individuals for fraud Produce non-consensual intimate material Fabricate harmful allegations against identifiable people Mislead viewers about serious real-world events in a way likely to cause harm Circumvent restrictions on prohibited content Realistic synthetic or materially altered content should be disclosed where viewers might otherwise reasonably mistake it for authentic footage or speech. Creators remain responsible for having the necessary rights and permissions associated with their material. 18. Content Titles, Thumbnails and Descriptions All content presentation must comply with FILMZED+ standards. Titles, thumbnails, descriptions and promotional images must not include: Pornographic or sexually explicit imagery Prohibited political campaigning Hate speech or targeted insults Misleading impersonations Graphic exploitative imagery Fraudulent claims Deliberately deceptive representations of content Creators must choose appropriate titles, categories, descriptions and promotional materials. FILMZED+ may request corrections or remove promotional material that violates these rules. 19. Content Suitability and Classification FILMZED+ may classify approved films, series and other productions based on audience suitability. Classification may consider: Violence and action intensity Frightening or disturbing scenes Romantic themes Language Sensitive subject matter Other relevant content characteristics Where applicable, content may receive an age-appropriateness label or viewer advisory. A mature classification does not provide permission to publish pornography, prohibited political material, exploitative violence or other content banned under this policy. FILMZED+ may reject material regardless of classification if it falls outside the platform's editorial standards. 20. Content Review and Approval Premiere Content Premiere productions are subject to FILMZED+ review and approval before publication. FILMZED+ may assess: Compliance with this Content Policy Copyright and distribution rights Audio and video quality Accurate metadata and classification Technical playback compatibility Required content documentation Platform suitability FILMZED+ may approve, reject or request changes to submitted content. Creator Channels Creators must be approved before receiving Creator Channel publishing privileges. Content published to approved channels remains subject to platform review, user reports and policy enforcement. FILMZED+ may use automated checks and human moderation where available. Creator approval does not constitute advance approval of every subsequent post. 21. Content Reporting FILMZED+ encourages users to report material that appears to violate this policy. Reports may concern: Prohibited political material Pornography or sexually explicit content Harassment or hate speech Copyright infringement Fraud or scams Child-safety concerns Threats or dangerous content Privacy violations Reports should be submitted through the official FILMZED+ reporting or Help Center system. FILMZED+ will review reports according to their seriousness, available evidence and applicable procedures. A report does not automatically establish that a violation occurred. Knowingly submitting false reports to harass or silence another user is prohibited. 22. Content Violations and Enforcement FILMZED+ may take action against content that violates this policy. Depending on the seriousness and circumstances of a violation, actions may include: Level 1 — Warning A creator receives a warning or request to correct the violation. Level 2 — Content Removal The violating video, image, text post or other material is removed or restricted. Level 3 — Publishing Restrictions The creator temporarily loses certain publishing privileges. Level 4 — Monetization Suspension New monetization activity may be restricted where the violation justifies financial enforcement under the applicable terms. Level 5 — Channel Suspension The Creator Channel may be suspended for serious or repeated violations. Level 6 — Permanent Termination Severe or persistent misconduct may result in permanent loss of Creator privileges or account termination. FILMZED+ may take immediate action without prior warnings where necessary to address serious safety risks, unlawful material or severe violations. Enforcement decisions should be proportionate and applied consistently. Valid, undisputed earnings remain subject to the applicable contractual payment and settlement provisions. 23. Content Appeals Creators and production partners may request a review if they believe a content restriction or removal decision was incorrect. An appeal should identify the affected content, explain the disputed decision and provide any relevant supporting information. FILMZED+ may uphold, modify or reverse a previous moderation decision. Successful appeals may result in restoration of eligible content or privileges. Content subject to court orders or other binding legal requirements may remain restricted regardless of an internal appeal. 24. Changes to the Content Policy FILMZED+ may revise this Content Policy to reflect changes in platform services, safety standards, technology, applicable law or operational requirements. Material changes will be communicated through appropriate platform channels where required.