Content Policy

Last updated: November 17, 2025

1. Purpose

This Content Policy establishes guidelines for acceptable use of Pet Movie AI. These rules help ensure a safe, respectful, and legal environment for all users while protecting the rights of content creators and third parties.

By using Pet Movie AI, you agree to comply with this Content Policy. Violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent termination.

2. Prohibited Content

You may NOT upload or generate content that contains:

2.1 Animal Abuse or Cruelty

  • Violence, abuse, or harm to animals
  • Animal fighting or baiting
  • Neglect or mistreatment of animals
  • Content promoting animal cruelty

2.2 Illegal Content

  • Content that violates local, state, national, or international law
  • Content depicting or promoting illegal activities
  • Stolen or illegally obtained photos/videos
  • Content that violates export control laws

2.3 Intellectual Property Violations

  • Copyrighted material you don't own or have rights to use
  • Trademarked content without authorization
  • Content that infringes on patents or trade secrets
  • Unauthorized use of celebrity images or brand logos

💡 Tip: Only upload photos and videos that you personally took or have explicit permission to use. Pet Movie AI is designed for YOUR pet photos, not downloaded images from the internet.

2.4 Privacy Violations

  • Photos or videos of people without their consent (except incidental background)
  • Content revealing personal information of others (addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
  • Private or confidential information
  • Content obtained through illegal surveillance

2.5 Harmful or Dangerous Content

  • Content promoting self-harm or suicide
  • Dangerous challenges or activities that could cause harm
  • Instructions for creating weapons or harmful substances
  • Content glorifying violence or terrorism

2.6 Hateful or Discriminatory Content

  • Content promoting hatred or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Harassment or bullying
  • Threats or incitement to violence

2.7 Sexual or Inappropriate Content

  • Sexually explicit material involving humans
  • Content sexualizing minors (strictly prohibited and will be reported to authorities)
  • Content depicting animal breeding in explicit manner (veterinary/educational content may be acceptable)

2.8 Spam and Misleading Content

  • Repetitive or bulk uploads for spam purposes
  • Misleading or deceptive content
  • Phishing attempts or scams
  • Malware or malicious code

3. Acceptable Use

3.1 What You CAN Upload

  • ✅ Your own pet photos and videos
  • ✅ Content you have explicit permission to use
  • ✅ Content you created or commissioned
  • ✅ Photos with people who have given consent (family members, friends)
  • ✅ Educational or veterinary content (within appropriate context)
  • ✅ Memorial tributes to pets who have passed

3.2 Commercial Use Guidelines

If you plan to use generated videos for commercial purposes:

  • Ensure you have all necessary rights to uploaded content
  • Verify music licensing covers commercial use (may require upgrade)
  • Obtain releases from any identifiable people in the content
  • Comply with advertising standards and disclosures

3.3 Sharing Generated Content

You are free to share your generated pet movies on:

  • Social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.)
  • Personal websites and blogs
  • Messaging apps and email
  • Cloud storage services

However, you are responsible for ensuring your use complies with the terms of service of those platforms and applicable copyright laws.

4. Copyright and DMCA

4.1 Copyright Infringement

Pet Movie AI respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown notice.

4.2 DMCA Takedown Process

To file a copyright infringement claim, email dmca@petmovie.ai with:

  • Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
  • Description of copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • URL or description of infringing content on our platform
  • Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
  • Statement that information is accurate and you are rights owner or authorized agent
  • Physical or electronic signature

4.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a copyright claim, you may submit a counter-notification to dmca@petmovie.ai.

4.4 Repeat Infringer Policy

Accounts with multiple validated copyright infringement claims will be permanently terminated.

5. Reporting Violations

5.1 How to Report

If you encounter content that violates this policy:

  1. Email abuse@petmovie.ai with "Content Violation Report" in subject
  2. Include:
    • Your contact information
    • Description of the violation
    • Content URL or identifier (if known)
    • Evidence or screenshots
    • Which policy section is violated
  3. Our team will review within 48 hours

5.2 What Happens After Reporting

  • Review: Our moderation team investigates (typically within 48 hours)
  • Action: Violating content may be removed immediately or flagged for further review
  • User Notification: Content owner is notified of violation and enforcement action
  • Reporter Update: You receive confirmation that report was received and outcome (if appropriate)

5.3 Anonymous Reporting

You may report violations anonymously, but providing contact information helps us follow up if needed.

6. Enforcement and Penalties

6.1 Violation Consequences

Depending on severity, violations may result in:

  • Warning: First-time minor violations receive a warning
  • Content Removal: Violating content is deleted
  • Temporary Suspension: Account suspended for 7-30 days
  • Permanent Ban: Account permanently terminated
  • Legal Action: Serious violations (illegal content, child exploitation) are reported to authorities

6.2 Zero Tolerance Violations

🚨 Immediate Permanent Ban:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) - reported to NCMEC and law enforcement
  • Serious animal cruelty or abuse
  • Terrorist content or credible threats of violence
  • Content facilitating human trafficking or exploitation

6.3 Appeals Process

If you believe enforcement action was taken in error:

  1. Email appeals@petmovie.ai within 14 days
  2. Provide case number (from enforcement notification)
  3. Explain why decision should be reconsidered
  4. Include any supporting evidence
  5. Appeals are reviewed by different moderator within 7 days

Note: Zero tolerance violations are not eligible for appeal.

7. Content Moderation

7.1 Automated Systems

We use automated systems to detect potential violations:

  • Image and video content analysis
  • Pattern recognition for prohibited content
  • Metadata and filename scanning

7.2 Human Review

All automated flags are reviewed by human moderators before enforcement action is taken (except in cases of clearly illegal content).

7.3 Privacy During Review

Moderators only access content necessary to investigate violations. Access is logged and audited. Personal information is protected according to our Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Platforms

When sharing generated content on third-party platforms:

  • YouTube™, Instagram™, TikTok™, Facebook™ and other platform names are trademarks of their respective owners
  • Pet Movie AI is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these platforms
  • You are responsible for complying with each platform's terms of service
  • Music licensing may have additional restrictions for commercial/monetized content on these platforms

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Content Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or community standards. Material changes will be communicated via:

  • Email notification to active users
  • Prominent notice on website
  • In-app notification

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

Pet Movie AI - Trust & Safety Team

General Violations: abuse@petmovie.ai

Copyright/DMCA: dmca@petmovie.ai

Appeals: appeals@petmovie.ai

Response Time: 48 hours for urgent violations, 7 days for standard review