Community Guidelines

Last Updated: October 30, 2026

BoomBoom is a creator-first platform where people share photos and posts, including premium posts that others unlock, in a community that respects each other. These guidelines exist to keep it that way.

BoomBoom has zero tolerance for objectionable content and abusive users. We remove content that breaks these rules and suspend or permanently ban the accounts responsible.

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 aim to enforce these rules consistently.

If you see something that doesn’t belong here, please report it. Reports help us find content and conduct that break these rules.

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 accounts that report being under 13 cannot be created. We do not knowingly permit anyone under 13 to access BoomBoom. We also use your date of birth to restrict access to age-appropriate features.

App Store Age Rating: BoomBoom is rated 13+ 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 learn a user is under 13, we suspend the account immediately and delete it and the child’s personal information as described in our Privacy Policy (Section 7.1), except information the law requires us to keep.
Ages 13–17: You may access the platform but are restricted from financial features, including setting a price on posts, earning, linking a payout account, or receiving real-money payouts. There is no age-restricted content: everything on BoomBoom must be suitable for ages 13 and up.
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

A BoomBoom post is one or more photos with a title and an optional description. Video is not available yet. All content you post — photos, titles, descriptions, and profile information, whether free or priced — 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 — free or priced, blurred or not. 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. There are no exceptions. We report apparent CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) as federal law requires, and NCMEC may refer it to law enforcement. When we report apparent CSAM, we preserve the reported content and associated account information for the period required by law (at least one year from the date of our report, as required by 18 U.S.C. § 2258A) to support NCMEC and law enforcement action, separate from our standard account deletion process.
Sexual content involving minors: This includes suggestive, non-explicit depictions. Any content that sexualizes a person under 18 in any way may result in permanent termination and, where the law requires, a report to NCMEC.
Non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII): Sharing intimate or sexual images of a real person without their consent — including so-called “revenge porn” and AI-generated intimate images — is prohibited and illegal. Anyone, with or without an account, can request removal; as the TAKE IT DOWN Act requires, we remove the reported content within 48 hours of a valid request and make reasonable efforts to remove identical copies.
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.
No minors in priced or monetized content: Individuals under 18 may not be the subject of, or a featured or identifiable person in, any content that is priced, sold, or otherwise monetized on BoomBoom. No parental or guardian consent can authorize this. The only exception is a minor who appears incidentally — for example, an unidentifiable person in the background or a crowd at a public event — where the minor is not the focus of the content and the content is entirely non-sexual and age-appropriate. If a minor is the focus, is identifiable, or is shown in any suggestive or adult context, the content may not be monetized. BoomBoom decides at its sole discretion whether an appearance is incidental and may remove or demonetize any such content.
Minors in free/public content: Content featuring an identifiable minor (other than incidental appearances in monetized content as described above) may only be posted in a free, non-monetized context (for example, a creator’s own family photo), and only where the poster is the minor’s parent or legal guardian, or has that parent or guardian’s documented consent. Such content must never be sexualized, placed in an adult context, or used to promote or preview priced content. BoomBoom may remove any content featuring a minor at its sole discretion, without needing to show a specific policy violation.
Sexualization of minors: Any content that sexualizes a person under 18 — including suggestive, non-explicit, or implied depictions — is strictly prohibited and may result in permanent termination and, where the law requires, a report to NCMEC. See Section 3.1’s CSAM provision.
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.
Age-Inappropriate Content: BoomBoom is designed for users 13 and older. Content that exceeds a 13+ age rating—including mature themes, graphic violence, profanity, or illegal substance references—is strictly prohibited on the platform. Users can report any age-inappropriate content using our in-app reporting tools. Content that exceeds our 13+ rating standards may be removed, and repeat offenders may have their accounts suspended.

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, Titles and Descriptions

All photos, titles and descriptions, free or priced, blurred or not, 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 Video

Video is not available yet. If we add it, video will be subject to the same standards as photos, and we may publish additional guidelines 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 help protect your privacy and the privacy of anyone featured in your photos, the BoomBoom app re-saves photos before upload in a way designed to leave out this metadata. You can also turn off location tagging in your camera settings.

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: In appropriate circumstances, we terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights, as described in our DMCA repeat infringer policy (Terms of Service, Section 17.4).

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 may 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.

Because ratings directly affect Payout Tier calculations, rating manipulation is treated as a financial integrity violation and may result in forfeiture of earnings under our Terms of Service, in addition to account restrictions.

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. We aim to review reports within 24 hours and decide, at our discretion, what action to take; we are not obligated to take any particular action or to tell you the outcome.

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. Blocking is designed so that:

They can no longer view your profile or content
They can no longer interact with you on the platform
The block takes effect right away and does not notify them

Blocking doesn’t hide what’s public: anyone can still see public profiles and posts through share links or in the app without signing in (see our Privacy Policy, Section 3.4), and posts someone already unlocked stay in their collection.

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 tools that check uploaded photos
User reports submitted through the in-app reporting system
Human review by our 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 — may be reported to relevant authorities, and is reported where the law requires.

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 — can result in immediate permanent termination without a warning.

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

Content removal: Submit your appeal to support@boomboom.email within 30 days of the action being taken.

Account suspension or termination: Submit your appeal to support@boomboom.email, or directly in-app via the ‘Appeal’ button on the suspension screen, 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 aim to review your appeal within 5 business days
We’ll let you know 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 minors featured in priced or monetized content
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 — may be removed. We cooperate with law enforcement as the law requires and may report illegal activity when required or appropriate to do so.

FOSTA-SESTA: Content or conduct that facilitates sex trafficking or prostitution is prohibited under the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA). We may report it to law enforcement, and we report child sex trafficking to NCMEC as federal law requires. If you know of trafficking, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888).

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.