Fur Affinity | Upload Policy
Updated - 1/3/20231. Content Guidelines
1.1 Ratings
All content uploaded to the site must be appropriately rated.
General Content Guidelines
Mature Content Guidelines
Adult Content Guidelines
1.2 Submission Detail
Keywords, Ratings, Categories, Themes, and Species are used to define images as they appear in Fur Affinity's search engine. Abuse of these (misleading, inaccurate, or false) is not allowed. This does not apply to the Gender section. Submission file type should correspond to submission type. Intentionally listing inaccurate keywords in the description is not allowed.
2. All Media
2.1 Submissions Used as Reminders
Users may post reminder submissions so long as they meet all of the requirements below:
- One (1) submission used as a reminder may be uploaded per 24 hour time frame. This limit applies to all accounts owned by the creator.
- Submission rating must match the highest content rating of the submission(s) being promoted.
- Reminders may not be posted on behalf of other creators.
2.2 Sales Submissions
Users may post sale submissions so long as they meet all of the requirements below:
- Goods being sold through submissions may only be user-created or handcrafted items.
- Sales submissions cannot be removed and reposted more than once every 24 hours.
- Once a sale submission is uploaded, that same sale may not be uploaded to any other accounts owned by the creator.
- Sales posts may not be posted on behalf of other creators.
- The submission rating must reflect the final product.
2.3 Stream Notices
Submissions used to inform users that they are streaming are allowed. The rating of the submission must appropriately reflect the rating of the stream's content according to our Content Guidelines (see section 1.1). Stream notifications may be removed and reposted only after 4 hours have elapsed and you are still streaming. Streaming notices must still comply with all other rules in this document.
2.4 Stream Restrictions
Users may not link to streams whose sole purpose is the broadcasting of copyrighted content (movies, TV shows, music). This does not apply to Let's Play or game streams.
2.5 Citing Sources
Content that was not made explicitly by you that is used as part of your submission (such as free-to-use lineart, backgrounds, or royalty-free content) must cite its original source and be used with permission from the copyright holder. All permissions and copyright holders must be cited in the content's description. If an artist or character owner wished to be kept anonymous they must be credited as anonymous.
2.6 Content Not Made By You / For You
Content that was neither made by nor for the uploader is not allowed, unless part of a derivative work (see section 2.5 for more information), or a group that has permission from the copyright holder. All permissions and copyright holders must be cited in the content's description. A group is defined as a user account dedicated to showcasing content of a chosen theme with others who share similar interests for the purpose of building a community and giving artists exposure.
2.7 Content Involving Minors
Content featuring minors is not allowed when the minor is in Mature or Adult content outlined by our Content Guidelines (Section 1.1) nor the presence of sexual activity, sexual objects, sexual language, adult themes, nudity, fetish or kink content, or other prohibited content (examples detailed below); however, exceptions may be made for non-sexual depictions of birth and breastfeeding.
Definitions:
- Presence is defined as directly being in or the implication of being in the same scene, such as sharing a comic panel, contiguous image, reference sheet, or specific section of a story where characters are engaging each other.
- Minors are defined as real or fictional humanoids, animals, or fantasy creatures with a childlike body, the consciousness of a child, or younger than 18 years of age.
- Fetish is defined as a specific sexual fixation (objects, body parts, activities).
- Kink is defined as uncommon sexual activities.
Enforcement of this section is done on a case-by-case basis and upon the totality of the content being reviewed, including the upload, submission description, tags, artist/uploader’s comments, profile page, intent, style, and more.
Minors are also not allowed in the following content:
- Genital Bulges. Minors may not have detailed bulges or outlines of normal or hyper genitalia, clothed or otherwise.
- Pregnancy. Minors may not be depicted as pregnant.
- Messy Diapers. Minors may not be shown wearing messy (depicted as brown, yellow, leaky, lumpy with excrement, visible wetness/soiled indicator, etc.) diapers. This does not apply to big or puffy clean diapers.
- Restroom Activity. Minors may not be depicted relieving themselves or in content focused on them using the restroom.
- Body Part Emphasis. The focus (e.g. zoomed in, primary part of the content) of the content may not be on specific body parts of a minor, such as their feet, groin, butts, clothed or otherwise. This does not apply to content where the focus on these parts is coincidental.
- Regression. Characters that have been regressed to being minors, physically or mentally, may not be depicted breastfeeding, being born/unbirthed, or having their diapers changed.
2.8 Content Lacking Artistic Merit
Content lacking artistic merit is not permitted on FA, and includes such items as:
- Photography focusing on body parts without creative content.
- Placeholder content with empty documents or blank submissions.
- Text-only imagery.
- Content modified to be generally unviewable through use of filters, blurring, or censorship.
2.9 Duplicate Content
Duplicate content is not allowed.
2.10 Flashing Images
Content that may be seizure inducing or contains rapidly flashing images is not allowed.
2.11 Traced, Plagiarized, or Stolen Content
Traced, plagiarized, or stolen content is not allowed. This includes any character that is heavily derived from another user's unique character.
2.12 Content Involving Real Hate Groups or Terrorist Organizations
Content which displays imagery, language, or rhetoric associated with real world hate groups (e.g. Nazism, ISIS, KKK), terrorists, mass murderers, or serial killers is not allowed whether that content promotes, denounces, or incidentally features these groups and their symbols.
2.13 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Content made using AI, machine learning, or similar generators is not allowed, including derivative works created from it (e.g. stories, audio, backgrounds, paint-overs, using one's own content to generate new content).
3. Photography
3.1 Sexual Activity
Photography featuring sexual activity (human or animal) is not allowed.
3.2 Adult Objects
Photography displaying adult toys (sex toys or sexually modified objects) is not allowed unless you created them from scratch, they are not in use, not being worn, don't show signs of having been in use, and you mark them with the adult content rating.
3.3 Indecent Photography
Photography depicting nudity or physical contact with nudity (exposed buttocks, breasts, bulges, outlines of genitalia, etc.), indecently-clothed models (undergarments, diapers, lingerie, etc.) is not allowed. Exceptions may be made for swimsuits worn in public locations, such as a pool or beach, but not activities such as breastfeeding.
3.4 Bodily Fluids, Gore, Injuries, Death
Photography containing bodily fluids (with the exception of saliva), gore/injuries, or death is not allowed, unless the content is fake, special effects, or the final product of taxidermy when the pelt is preserved in good condition and the presentation is in good taste. This includes freeze dry and wet taxidermy as well as bones and finished pelts, but excludes anything raw or gory.
3.5 Photos Of Others’ Work
Photography focusing on artwork or photographs that you do not own or have express permission to photograph and display is not allowed.
3.6 Animals Eating
Photography of animals eating other animals, living or pre-frozen, is not allowed. This does not include foodstuff like chicken breasts, steak, or kibble.
4. Screenshots and 3D Models
4.1 Screenshots
Screenshots of applications, copyrighted content (movies, tv shows, etc), or websites are not allowed, unless showcasing new, original, user-created content (models, textures, etc). This rule does not apply to games with user created content (Garry's Mod, Second Life, Minecraft, IMVU, etc).
5. Music and Audio
5.1 Disruptive Audio
Audio that is intentionally disruptive (e.g. loud, screeching) is not allowed.
6. Avatars and Profile Banners
6.1 Avatars and Profile Banner Requirements
Content must be rated General as per section 1.1 and follow all other rules of this document, the Code of Conduct, and Terms of Service.
7. Enforcement
7.1 Penalties
Failure to abide by the content of this document may result in the following penalties. ("You" refers to you and all accounts you own/operate):
- 1st Level Offense - You will receive a Warning Notice.
- 2nd Level Offense - You will be temporarily suspended for 1 day.
- 3rd Level Offense - You will be temporarily suspended for 3 days.
- 4th Level Offense - You will be temporarily suspended for 1 week, and will receive a final warning to cease violating the relevant section.
- 5th Level Offense - You will be permanently banned from using Fur Affinity's services. Any future accounts you create will also be Permanently Banned.
7.2 Stacking
Only violations of the same section stack when concerning penalties. e.g. If you violate section 1.10 and then subsequently section 1.11, you will receive warnings both times.
7.3 Escalation
Violations of the following sections may be escalated immediately to the 4th Offense Level: 2.4, 2.7, 2.11, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5. These sections have been highlighted for your convenience.
7.4 Blocks, Suspensions, and Bans
If for any reason, your account is suspended, banned, restricted, blocked (via users), or otherwise disabled by Fur Affinity, you may not create another account with the intent to bypass these limitations without our permission. Any effort to evade these limitations yourself or on behalf of another user may result in a suspension or the length of your current suspension being extended or changed to a permanent ban. When permanently banned, you may not use Fur Affinity as a registered user nor create accounts.
7.5 Further Details
All decisions are made based upon your history, the severity of your offense, and the discretion of the Moderator.
If you disagree with the decision of a Moderator, you may appeal his decision by opening a Trouble Ticket under the Dispute Administrative Action section. If your account is currently inaccessible due to a Suspension or Ban, you may email [email protected]. Disputes must be filed within 6 months of when the decision took place.
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