User-Generated Content Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Buddy, a social media platform that empowers users to connect, share, and engage with content. This User-Generated Content (UGC) Policy outlines the rules and guidelines for content creation and sharing on our platform.

By using Buddy's websites, applications, and services, you agree to comply with this policy. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines and to take appropriate action against accounts that repeatedly breach this policy.

2. Acceptable Content Guidelines

Buddy encourages creative expression and authentic sharing while maintaining a safe environment for all users. Acceptable content includes:

Original Content

Share content that you've created yourself or have explicit permission to share. This includes:

• Personal photos and videos
• Original artwork, designs, and illustrations
• Written content like stories, poems, or articles
• Music and audio recordings you created

Appropriate Sharing

When sharing others' content:

• Always provide proper attribution to the original creator
• Ensure you have permission to share the content
• Respect any copyright notices or sharing restrictions

AdSense-Compatible Content

To maintain our advertising partnerships (including Google AdSense), content must be:

• Family-friendly and appropriate for diverse audiences
• Original and adding value to viewers
• Free from prohibited content (see Section 3)
• Not excessively focused on sensitive topics

3. Prohibited Content

To ensure a safe and compliant environment, the following types of content are strictly prohibited on Buddy:

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Buddy respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same.

Your Rights

You retain ownership of the original content you create and share on Buddy. However, by posting content, you grant Buddy a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly perform or display, translate, and create derivative works of your content.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyright has been infringed on Buddy, please send a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent at:

copyright@buddysocial.com

Your notice must include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement made under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

5. Policy Enforcement

Buddy uses a combination of automated systems and human review to enforce this policy:

Content Moderation

We may review content to determine whether it violates our policies. We consider context when evaluating content, which means that sometimes we might allow content that might otherwise violate our policies if it has educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic value.

Actions We May Take

When we identify a policy violation, we may:

• Remove the violating content
• Limit the distribution of content that borders on violating our policies
• Disable access to certain features
• Place restrictions on monetization features
• Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated or severe violations

Appeals Process

If you believe we've made a mistake in removing your content, you can appeal our decision by contacting our support team. We'll review your appeal and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates this policy, please report it to us immediately using our reporting tools or by contacting our support team.

When reporting, please provide:

• URL or location of the content
• Description of the violation
• Your reason for believing it violates our policies

7. Liability and Indemnification

As a user-generated content platform, Buddy functions as a distributor of content rather than a publisher. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of user content.

You are solely responsible for the content you post on Buddy. By using our platform, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Buddy, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of Buddy and/or your violation of this policy.

8. Policy Changes

We may update this User-Generated Content Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform, sending an email, or otherwise informing you through our services.

Continued use of Buddy after changes become effective constitutes agreement to the revised policy. If you do not agree to the revised policy, you should discontinue using our services.