Content Moderation Policy

Content Moderation Policy – IDVTube.com

Content Moderation Policy for IDVTube.com

Effective Date: 31st December 2026

Last Updated: 31st December 2025

This Content Moderation Policy (“Policy”) outlines how IDVTube.com (“IDVTube,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) enforces its Community Guidelines and Terms of Use. It ensures transparency, fairness, and compliance with applicable laws, including the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA) in Pakistan.

1. Purpose

  • Maintain a safe and respectful environment for all users.
  • Protect against harmful, illegal, or abusive content.
  • Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all user-generated content, including videos, comments, messages, advertisements, and community interactions on the Platform.

3. Moderation Principles

  • Fairness: All users are treated equally regardless of background or status.
  • Transparency: Clear communication of moderation actions and reasons.
  • Proportionality: Actions are proportionate to the severity of the violation.
  • Compliance: Enforcement aligned with PECA 2016 and global best practices.

4. Moderation Workflow

  1. Detection: Content flagged by automated systems, user reports, or staff review.
  2. Review: Moderators assess flagged content against Community Guidelines and Terms of Use.
  3. Decision: Content may be allowed, restricted, removed, or escalated to legal authorities.
  4. Notification: Users are informed of moderation actions and reasons where possible.
  5. Appeal: Users may appeal decisions through the designated process.

5. Enforcement Actions

  • Content Removal: Immediate deletion of harmful or unlawful content.
  • Warnings: Issued for minor violations with guidance for compliance.
  • Account Restrictions: Temporary suspension of features such as posting or commenting.
  • Permanent Bans: Applied for repeated or severe violations.
  • Legal Escalation: Reported to authorities when required by law.

6. Appeals Process

  • Users may submit appeals within 3 Days of receiving a moderation notice.
  • Appeals are reviewed by a separate moderation team to ensure impartiality.
  • Final decisions are communicated via email or Platform notifications.

7. Transparency Reporting

  • We publish periodic reports summarizing moderation actions, including removals, bans, and appeals.
  • Reports highlight compliance with PECA 2016 and international standards.
  • Aggregate data is shared while protecting individual user privacy.

8. Automated Moderation

  • AI tools may be used to detect spam, hate speech, or explicit content.
  • Automated decisions are subject to human review for accuracy and fairness.

9. Local Compliance (Pakistan-first)

  • We comply with PECA 2016 and other applicable Pakistani regulations.
  • Unlawful content under Pakistani law will be removed promptly.
  • We cooperate with regulators and law enforcement while safeguarding user rights.

10. Updates

We may update this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may be communicated via email or Platform notifications.

11. Contact Us

IDVTube Moderation Office
Email: contact-us@idvtube.com
Address: Karachi - Pakistan

By using IDVTube, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Content Moderation Policy. Together, we can foster a safe and vibrant community.