Community Guidelines
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BoomBoom is a creator-first platform built around exclusive content, real engagement, and a community that respects each other. These guidelines exist to keep it that way.
By using BoomBoom, you agree to follow these guidelines at all times. Violations may result in content removal, account restrictions, or permanent termination — depending on severity. We enforce these rules consistently and without exception.
If you see something that doesn’t belong here, please report it. We review every report.
Table of Contents
- Who These Guidelines Apply To
- Age Requirements and Access
- Content Standards
- User Conduct
- Privacy and Personal Information
- Intellectual Property
- Profile and Identity Standards
- Platform Integrity
- Rating System
- Transactions and In-App Currency
- Reporting and Blocking
- Enforcement
- Appeals
- Legal Compliance
- Updates to These Guidelines
1. Who These Guidelines Apply To
These guidelines apply to everyone on BoomBoom — creators, fans, and anyone else who accesses the platform. They cover all content posted on BoomBoom, all interactions between users, and all use of platform features including profiles, ratings, and transactions.
Using BoomBoom means you’ve read and agreed to these guidelines. Claiming you weren’t aware of a rule is not grounds for appeal.
2. Age Requirements and Access
BoomBoom requires all users to be at least 13 years old. To enforce this, we collect your date of birth at sign-up and use it to restrict access to age-appropriate features.
App Store Age Rating: BoomBoom is rated 17+ on the Apple App Store. While users 13 and older may register, certain features are age-restricted as described above.
- Under 13: You may not create an account or use BoomBoom in any capacity. If we discover a user is under 13, their account will be immediately terminated and their data deleted.
- Ages 13–17: You may access the platform but are restricted from financial features including linking a payout account or receiving real-money payouts. Certain content may also be restricted based on your declared age.
- 18 and over: Full access to all platform features, subject to these guidelines and our Terms of Service.
By providing your date of birth at sign-up, you confirm it is accurate. Misrepresenting your age is a violation of these guidelines and our Terms of Service and may result in immediate account termination.
3. Content Standards
BoomBoom currently supports photo uploads. Video support is coming soon. All content you post — regardless of format — must meet the following standards.
3.1 Prohibited Content
The following content is never allowed on BoomBoom, under any circumstances:
- Nudity and sexually explicit content: BoomBoom does not permit nudity, pornography, or sexually explicit content of any kind. This includes full or partial nudity, sexually suggestive poses, explicit sexual acts, and content that is intended to be sexually gratifying. This applies to all content on the platform — including content behind a paywall. No exceptions.
- Prostitution and human trafficking: Content that facilitates, promotes, or solicits prostitution, escort services, human trafficking, or sexual exploitation of any kind is strictly prohibited.
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM): Any sexual content involving minors is strictly prohibited and will be reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement immediately. There are no exceptions.
- Sexual content involving minors: This includes suggestive, non-explicit depictions. Any content that sexualizes a person under 18 in any way will result in immediate permanent termination and reporting to authorities.
- Non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII): Sharing intimate or sexual images of a real person without their consent — including so-called “revenge porn” — is prohibited and illegal in many jurisdictions.
- Deepfakes and synthetic media of real people: AI-generated or manipulated images that realistically depict a real person doing or saying something they did not do — particularly intimate, defamatory, or misleading content — are strictly prohibited.
- Minors in adult contexts: Content that places individuals under 18 in adult, sexualized, or otherwise inappropriate contexts — even non-sexually — is prohibited. If your content features individuals under 18, you represent and warrant that you have obtained explicit consent from their parent or legal guardian. BoomBoom reserves the right to remove any content featuring minors at our sole discretion.
- Graphic violence: Content that depicts real-world violence, gore, or physical harm in a gratuitous or glorifying manner is not allowed. This includes realistic portrayals of people or animals being killed, maimed, tortured, or abused, or content that encourages violence.
- Weapons and dangerous objects: Content that encourages the illegal or reckless use of weapons or dangerous objects, or that facilitates the purchase of firearms, ammunition, or illegal weapons, is prohibited.
- Terrorism and extremism: Content that promotes, glorifies, or recruits for terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups is strictly prohibited.
- Hate speech and targeted harassment: Content that is defamatory, discriminatory, or mean-spirited toward individuals or groups based on religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics is not allowed. This includes content designed to humiliate, intimidate, or demean targeted individuals or groups.
- Inflammatory religious content: Content that mocks, attacks, or misrepresents religious beliefs, or that inaccurately or misleadingly quotes religious texts in a harmful way, is prohibited.
- Exploiting real-world events: Content that profits from or sensationalizes recent tragedies, violent conflicts, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or public health crises in a harmful or exploitative manner is not allowed.
- False or deceptive information: Content that deliberately spreads false information, impersonates real people or organizations, or uses fake data to deceive users is prohibited.
- Objectification: Content that exists solely to objectify or dehumanize individuals, or that treats people as objects for the gratification of others, is not permitted.
- Illegal content: Any content that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws is prohibited, including content that facilitates illegal activity.
Platform Policy Compliance: In addition to the above, all content must comply with applicable platform distribution policies, including Apple App Store guidelines. Content that violates any such policies may be removed without notice.
3.2 Content Requiring Caution
The following types of content are permitted in limited contexts but subject to stricter review:
- Sensitive or mature themes: Content depicting or discussing sensitive topics — including self-harm, eating disorders, substance use, dangerous activities, or extreme body modification — must not glorify, promote, or provide instruction for harmful behavior. Educational or awareness-based content is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Simulated or artistic depictions of violence: Clearly fictional or artistic content involving violence may be permitted at our discretion if it serves a legitimate creative purpose and does not appear designed to incite or glorify real harm.
3.3 Content Quality and Authenticity
BoomBoom is a platform built on real, original content. The following are not allowed:
- Misleading or deceptive content: Content that misrepresents what a user will receive after unlocking, or that uses false previews, misleading titles, or deceptive thumbnails.
- Spam and low-quality content: Repetitive, meaningless, or artificially inflated content posted solely to generate revenue.
- Misinformation: Content that deliberately spreads false or unverified claims in a way that could cause harm.
- AI-generated content misrepresented as original: Content generated entirely by AI tools that is presented as the creator’s own original work without disclosure.
- Watermarked third-party content: Posting content that visibly originates from another platform (e.g., content bearing a TikTok or Instagram watermark) is not permitted unless you can confirm you own the original underlying content.
- Price manipulation: Temporarily lowering the price of your content to artificially inflate unlock counts or your Aura Score, then raising it again, is prohibited.
3.4 Photos (Current)
All photos must meet the content standards above. Additionally:
- Photos must be content you own or have explicit rights to post
- Photos must not be screenshots or reproductions of another creator’s paid content
- Screen recording of any content — whether free or paid — without the creator’s explicit written permission is prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement
- Profile photos must be appropriate, accurate, and not misleading
3.5 Videos (Coming Soon)
When video support launches, all video content will be subject to the same standards as photos above, with additional guidelines published at that time.
4. User Conduct
How you treat others on BoomBoom matters as much as what you post.
4.1 Harassment and Bullying
Do not target, intimidate, or persistently contact another user in a way that causes distress. This includes:
- Sending threatening or abusive messages
- Coordinating with others to target a specific user
- Repeatedly contacting someone who has asked you to stop
- Publicly posting content designed to humiliate or harm a specific individual
4.2 Hate Speech and Discrimination
Content or behavior that attacks people based on protected characteristics — including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age — is not allowed. This includes slurs, dehumanizing language, and calls for discrimination.
Satire and commentary on social issues are evaluated in context. Hiding hate speech behind the label of “satire” is not a defense.
4.3 Threats and Incitement
Do not threaten violence against any individual or group, or post content that encourages others to commit acts of violence or self-harm.
4.4 Exploitation
Do not attempt to financially exploit, manipulate, or deceive other users. This includes predatory pricing tactics, false promises about content, or psychological pressure to purchase content.
4.5 Rating Extortion
Do not threaten a creator with a negative rating — or promise a positive rating — in exchange for anything of value, including free content, Lux, or personal favors. This is a form of extortion and will be treated accordingly.
4.6 Contests and Giveaways
Creators may not run promotions that offer Lux, money, free content, or any other reward in exchange for ratings, unlocks, or engagement. Any contest or giveaway must comply with applicable laws and may not be used to manipulate platform metrics.
5. Privacy and Personal Information
Respecting other people’s privacy is non-negotiable on BoomBoom.
- No doxxing: Do not post another person’s private information — including home address, phone number, email, workplace, financial details, or any identifying information — without their explicit consent.
- No non-consensual imagery: Do not post photos or videos of real people without their consent. This applies to both public and private individuals.
- No soliciting personal information: Do not attempt to collect personal data from other users through messages, posts, or any other means.
- No surveillance or tracking: Do not use the platform to monitor, track, or gather information about specific individuals without their knowledge.
If you share content featuring other people, it is your responsibility to ensure you have their consent to do so.
Photo Metadata: Photos taken on mobile devices often contain embedded location data (EXIF data) that can reveal exactly where a photo was taken. To protect your privacy and the privacy of anyone featured in your photos, BoomBoom automatically strips all EXIF metadata from photos upon upload. Only the image itself is stored.
6. Intellectual Property
You must have the rights to everything you post.
- Only post content you own or are licensed to use. This includes photos, music, text, artwork, and any other media. Uploading someone else’s copyrighted work without authorization is prohibited.
- Do not reproduce other creators’ paid content. Screenshotting, recording, or redistributing content you’ve unlocked on BoomBoom is a violation of our Terms of Service and may constitute copyright infringement.
- Do not misuse trademarks. Do not use brand names, logos, or trademarks in a way that implies endorsement, affiliation, or that could cause consumer confusion.
Repeat Infringers: Users who repeatedly violate intellectual property rights will have their accounts permanently terminated in accordance with our DMCA repeat infringer policy and Apple App Store requirements.
If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed on BoomBoom, please submit a DMCA notice as described in our Terms of Service at https://boomboomhq.com/terms-of-service.
7. Profile and Identity Standards
Your profile is your presence on BoomBoom. Keep it honest.
- No impersonation: Do not create a profile that impersonates another person, creator, celebrity, public figure, or organization. This includes using their name, likeness, or branding to deceive others.
- Accurate representation: Your profile must accurately represent who you are and what content you create. Misleading profile descriptions or previews designed to bait purchases are prohibited.
- Appropriate profile photos: Profile photos must not include nudity, graphic content, or imagery designed to harass or demean others.
- Username standards: Usernames must not impersonate others, include hate speech or slurs, or violate any other section of these guidelines.
- No bio spam: Do not use your bio to post spam links, unsolicited promotions, or content that violates these guidelines.
8. Platform Integrity
BoomBoom’s value depends on authenticity. Actions that undermine the integrity of the platform are prohibited.
- No bots or automation: Do not use automated tools, scripts, or bots to interact with the platform, generate engagement, or manipulate any platform metrics.
- No fake engagement: Do not purchase, coordinate, or otherwise artificially inflate views, unlocks, ratings, or any other engagement metric.
- No self-purchasing: Do not create or use secondary accounts to unlock your own content. This includes coordinating with others to unlock your content in exchange for unlocking theirs, for the purpose of artificially boosting your Aura Score or payout metrics.
- No account manipulation: Do not create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions, boost your own metrics, or otherwise manipulate the platform.
- No security violations: Hacking, phishing, exploiting vulnerabilities, or attempting to gain unauthorized access to any account or system is strictly prohibited and will be reported to law enforcement.
- No platform manipulation for financial gain: Any attempt to manipulate the Aura Score, payout calculations, or any other financial mechanism on the platform through illegitimate means is prohibited and may result in forfeiture of earnings.
9. Rating System
The rating system exists to help users make informed decisions and to determine creator payout tiers. Its integrity matters.
- Rate honestly: Only rate content you have actually unlocked and consumed. Ratings must reflect your genuine experience.
- No coordinated rating manipulation: Do not organize with others to artificially inflate or deflate a creator’s rating.
- No incentivized ratings: Do not offer or accept any form of compensation — including Lux, money, or other benefits — in exchange for a specific rating.
- No retaliatory ratings: Do not use the rating system to retaliate against a creator for reasons unrelated to the content itself.
If you notice suspicious rating activity, please report it through the in-app reporting system.
10. Transactions and In-App Currency
All transactions on BoomBoom must be conducted honestly and in accordance with our Terms of Service at https://boomboomhq.com/terms-of-service.
- No fraudulent transactions: Do not attempt to exploit the Lux system, payout structure, or any other financial feature through fraudulent means.
- No off-platform exchanges: Do not attempt to buy, sell, or trade Lux or BoomBoom account access outside of the platform.
- No Lux gifting or transfers: Lux cannot be gifted, transferred, or exchanged between users. Each user’s Lux balance is tied solely to their own account.
- No pricing deception: Content must be priced honestly. Do not use misleading descriptions or previews to induce purchases that the content does not deliver on.
- Chargebacks and disputes: Initiating fraudulent chargebacks or payment disputes is prohibited and may result in account termination and forfeiture of earnings.
11. Reporting and Blocking
We give you the tools to protect yourself and help keep BoomBoom safe for everyone.
11.1 Reporting Content
Every post on BoomBoom can be reported directly using the report button. Reports are reviewed by our moderation team using a combination of automated screening and human review. We take every report seriously.
Misusing the report system — including filing false, retaliatory, or coordinated reports against a creator without genuine cause — is a violation of these guidelines and may result in account restrictions.
11.2 Blocking Users
You can block any user directly from their profile or from any interaction they’ve had with you. When you block someone:
- They cannot view your profile or content
- They cannot interact with you in any way on the platform
- The block is immediate and does not notify them
Blocking is a tool for your safety and comfort — use it whenever you need to.
11.3 Contact Us
If you experience something that feels urgent or isn’t addressed by the in-app tools, you can reach our team directly at support@boomboom.email.
12. Enforcement
We take enforcement seriously. Here’s how it works.
12.1 How We Detect Violations
We use a combination of:
- Automated systems that proactively scan for policy violations
- User reports submitted through the in-app reporting system
- Human review by our moderation team
We encourage users to report violations through the in-app reporting system. Misusing the reporting system — including filing false or retaliatory reports — is itself a violation of these guidelines.
12.2 Consequences
Violations are handled based on severity, frequency, and context. Possible consequences include:
- Warning: A formal notice that a violation has occurred, with no immediate action taken.
- Content removal: Violating content is removed from the platform.
- Temporary restriction: Limited access to certain features for a defined period.
- Payout suspension: Pending earnings may be withheld during investigation.
- Permanent account termination: Reserved for severe or repeated violations, including any violation involving minors, CSAM, or illegal activity.
- Forfeiture of earnings: In cases of fraud or serious policy violations, pending payouts may be permanently forfeited.
- Law enforcement referral: Illegal activity — particularly anything involving minors or threats of violence — will be reported to relevant authorities.
12.3 Context Matters
We review violations in context. A first-time, minor violation is treated differently than a pattern of harmful behavior. However, certain violations — particularly those involving minors, CSAM, non-consensual intimate imagery, or credible threats of violence — result in immediate permanent termination with no warnings issued.
13. Appeals
If you believe your content was removed or your account was actioned in error, you have the right to appeal.
13.1 How to Appeal
Submit your appeal to support@boomboom.email within 30 days of the action being taken. Your appeal should include:
- Your BoomBoom username
- A description of the content or action you’re appealing
- The reason you believe the action was taken in error
- Any supporting context or evidence
13.2 What to Expect
- We will acknowledge your appeal within 5 business days
- Appeals are reviewed by a member of our moderation team who was not involved in the original decision
- We will notify you of the outcome once a decision has been made
- Our decision on appeal is final
13.3 What Is Not Appealable
The following actions are not subject to appeal:
- Terminations involving CSAM or sexual content involving minors
- Terminations involving credible threats of violence
- Actions taken in response to a legal order or law enforcement request
14. Legal Compliance
All users must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws. BoomBoom operates under United States law and is governed by the laws of the State of California.
Content that violates applicable law — including but not limited to child safety laws, defamation, fraud, or intellectual property law — will be removed. We cooperate fully with law enforcement and will report illegal activity when required or appropriate to do so.
FOSTA-SESTA Compliance: BoomBoom actively complies with the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA). Content or conduct that facilitates sex trafficking or prostitution will be reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888) and law enforcement immediately.
15. Updates to These Guidelines
We may update these guidelines from time to time to reflect changes in our platform, community, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we’ll notify you through the app or by email. Continuing to use BoomBoom after an update means you agree to the revised guidelines.
We encourage you to check back periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent version.
Have a question or concern? Reach out to us at support@boomboom.email — we’re here to help.