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1	# Acceptable Use Policy
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3	What you can and cannot do on Makenot.work.
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5	---
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7	## The Short Version
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9	Create and share your work. Respect others. Don't break the law.
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11	---
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13	## What's Allowed
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15	Makenot.work is for creators sharing original work with their fans. You can:
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17	- Upload and distribute your original content
18	- Sell access to your work
19	- Build a paying audience
20	- Use creative tools and customization features
21	- Export your data anytime
22	- Include sponsorships and affiliate links in your content
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24	We support a wide range of creative expression, including work that's controversial, challenging, or provocative.
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26	### Sponsorships and Endorsements
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28	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.
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30	Undisclosed paid advertisement is a serious moderation issue. Presenting sponsored content as organic recommendation undermines fan trust across the entire platform.
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32	---
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34	## What's Not Allowed
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36	### Content That Harms People
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38	- Dehumanization - Content that treats people as less than human based on identity
39	- Harassment - Targeted abuse, threats, or intimidation of individuals
40	- Incitement to violence - Content encouraging real-world harm
41	- Doxxing - Publishing private information to enable harassment
42	- CSAM - Any sexual content involving minors (immediate removal, law enforcement referral)
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44	### Content That Harms the Platform
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46	- Spam - Automated posting, fake engagement, or promotional flooding
47	- Fraud - Scams, deceptive schemes, or financial manipulation, including misrepresenting your [generative AI tier](../about/generative-ai.md) (e.g., claiming Handmade when generative AI was used)
48	- Impersonation - Pretending to be someone else to deceive
49	- Malware and harmful software - Including but not limited to:
50	- Uploading software that contains malware, spyware, or backdoors
51	- Uploading software that misrepresents its functionality
52	- Distributing cracked, pirated, or license-circumventing software
53	- New uploads from unestablished accounts may be held for review
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55	### Content We Don't Host
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57	- 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
58	- Illegal content - Content that violates applicable law
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62	## Context Matters
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64	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.
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68	## Higher Standards for Discussing Marginalized Groups
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70	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.
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74	## Account Behavior
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76	Beyond content, we expect users to:
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78	- Use one account - No sockpuppets or ban evasion
79	- Respect rate limits - No automated abuse of platform features
80	- Honor content licenses - Don't redistribute others' paid content
81	- Engage honestly - No fake reviews, inflated metrics, or deceptive practices
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83	---
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85	## Consequences
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87	Violations result in action proportional to severity:
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89	- Minor first-time issues: Direct message explaining the issue
90	- Repeated or moderate issues: Content removal, temporary restrictions
91	- Serious or repeated violations: Account suspension or termination
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93	See [Content Moderation & Enforcement](./moderation.md) for details.
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95	You can appeal any action. See [Appeal Process](./appeals.md).
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99	## Reporting Violations
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101	Email: reports@makenot.work
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103	Include:
104	- Link to the content
105	- Which policy you believe is violated
106	- Any relevant context
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108	We review all reports. We don't disclose reporter identities to the reported user.
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110	---
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112	## See Also
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114	- [Generative AI Policy](../about/generative-ai.md): AI tier definitions and disclosure requirements
115	- [Terms of Service](./terms-of-service.md): Full legal terms
116	- [Privacy Policy](./privacy-policy.md): Data collection and handling
117	- [FAQ](../support/faq.md): Content policy questions
118	- [Content Moderation & Enforcement](./moderation.md): How we moderate and what happens when rules are broken
119	- [Appeal Process](./appeals.md): Disputing decisions
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