Acceptable Use Policy

What you can and cannot do on Makenot.work.

The Short Version

Create and share your work. Respect others. Don’t break the law.

What’s Allowed

Makenot.work is for creators sharing original work with their fans. You can:

Upload and distribute your original content
Sell access to your work
Build a paying audience
Use creative tools and customization features
Export your data anytime
Include sponsorships and affiliate links in your content

We support a wide range of creative expression, including work that’s controversial, challenging, or provocative.

Sponsorships and Endorsements

Creators are free to include sponsored segments, affiliate links, and paid endorsements in their content. Sponsored content must be clearly labeled as advertising, and creators must comply with all applicable disclosure laws (including FTC guidelines, GDPR, and equivalent regulations in their jurisdiction). We strongly encourage creators to only recommend products they’ve personally used and are qualified to evaluate. Your audience trusts you. Treat that trust as the asset it is.

Undisclosed paid advertisement is a serious moderation issue. Presenting sponsored content as organic recommendation undermines fan trust across the entire platform.

What’s Not Allowed

Content That Harms People

Dehumanization - Content that treats people as less than human based on identity
Harassment - Targeted abuse, threats, or intimidation of individuals
Incitement to violence - Content encouraging real-world harm
Doxxing - Publishing private information to enable harassment
CSAM - Any sexual content involving minors (immediate removal, law enforcement referral)

Content That Harms the Platform

Spam - Automated posting, fake engagement, or promotional flooding
Fraud - Scams, deceptive schemes, or financial manipulation, including misrepresenting your generative AI tier (e.g., claiming Handmade when generative AI was used)
Impersonation - Pretending to be someone else to deceive
Malware and harmful software - Including but not limited to:
- Uploading software that contains malware, spyware, or backdoors
- Uploading software that misrepresents its functionality
- Distributing cracked, pirated, or license-circumventing software
- New uploads from unestablished accounts may be held for review

Content We Don’t Host

Adult/NSFW content - Not permitted on Makenot.work. We intend to launch a separate platform for adult creators with identical commitments when infrastructure is ready
Illegal content - Content that violates applicable law

Context Matters

We evaluate content in context. Satire, critique, historical documentation, and artistic exploration are considered when reviewing reported content. A documentary about hate groups isn’t the same as hate group recruitment. We look at intent and effect, not surface content.

Higher Standards for Discussing Marginalized Groups

Content discussing marginalized groups is held to a higher standard. The reason is not that these groups are fragile; it is that platforms have historically amplified harm against them. The same words carry different weight depending on historical context and power dynamics.

Account Behavior

Beyond content, we expect users to:

Use one account - No sockpuppets or ban evasion
Respect rate limits - No automated abuse of platform features
Honor content licenses - Don’t redistribute others’ paid content
Engage honestly - No fake reviews, inflated metrics, or deceptive practices

Consequences

Violations result in action proportional to severity:

Minor first-time issues: Direct message explaining the issue
Repeated or moderate issues: Content removal, temporary restrictions
Serious or repeated violations: Account suspension or termination

See Content Moderation & Enforcement for details.

You can appeal any action. See Appeal Process.

Reporting Violations

Email: reports@makenot.work

Include:

Link to the content
Which policy you believe is violated
Any relevant context

We review all reports. We don’t disclose reporter identities to the reported user.