Community Guidelines
These guidelines help keep Akewe safe and welcoming for all Nigerians. Violations may result in content removal, strikes, or account termination.
First-time or minor violations receive a warning with guidance on the issue.
Repeated or moderate violations result in a strike. 3 strikes in 90 days leads to termination.
Severe violations or 3 strikes result in immediate and permanent account termination.
Hate Speech & Discrimination
SevereContent that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on ethnicity, tribe, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality is strictly prohibited.
Not Allowed
- ✗ Content inciting ethnic or tribal violence
- ✗ Slurs or derogatory language targeting groups
- ✗ Content promoting religious extremism
- ✗ Dehumanising language about any ethnic group
Allowed
- ✓ Respectful cultural discussions and education
- ✓ Interfaith dialogue and understanding
- ✓ Celebrating Nigerian cultural diversity
- ✓ Constructive social commentary
Harmful & Dangerous Content
SevereContent that encourages or glorifies dangerous activities, self-harm, violence, or illegal acts is not permitted.
Not Allowed
- ✗ Instructions for dangerous activities
- ✗ Content glorifying violence or crime
- ✗ Promotion of fraud (419 scams, yahoo-yahoo)
- ✗ Content promoting self-harm or suicide
Allowed
- ✓ Educational content about safety
- ✓ News reporting with appropriate context
- ✓ Mental health awareness content
- ✓ Documentary and investigative content
Sexual & Adult Content
SevereExplicit sexual content and nudity are not allowed. Content involving minors in any sexual context results in immediate termination and reporting to authorities.
Not Allowed
- ✗ Explicit sexual content or pornography
- ✗ Non-consensual intimate imagery
- ✗ Sexual content involving minors (zero tolerance)
- ✗ Sexually suggestive content featuring minors
Allowed
- ✓ Sex education and health content
- ✓ Artistic nudity in appropriate context
- ✓ Relationship advice content
- ✓ Breastfeeding and medical content
Harassment & Bullying
ModerateTargeted harassment, cyberbullying, and sustained campaigns against individuals are not tolerated.
Not Allowed
- ✗ Targeted harassment or stalking
- ✗ Doxxing (revealing private information)
- ✗ Coordinated attacks on individuals
- ✗ Threats of physical harm
Allowed
- ✓ Constructive criticism of public figures
- ✓ Debate and disagreement
- ✓ Comedy and satire (without malice)
- ✓ Consumer reviews and opinions
Misinformation & Spam
ModerateContent that spreads dangerous misinformation, misleading health claims, or election interference content is restricted.
Not Allowed
- ✗ Dangerous medical misinformation
- ✗ Election interference content
- ✗ Spam, scams, and misleading metadata
- ✗ Fake engagement and view manipulation
Allowed
- ✓ Fact-checking and debunking content
- ✓ Political commentary and opinion
- ✓ Citizen journalism
- ✓ Health and wellness advice (non-medical claims)
Copyright & Intellectual Property
ModerateRespect intellectual property rights. Uploading content you don't own or have rights to use may result in takedowns and strikes.
Not Allowed
- ✗ Re-uploading others' content without permission
- ✗ Pirated movies, music, or TV shows
- ✗ Using copyrighted music without licence
Allowed
- ✓ Original content you created
- ✓ Content with proper licensing
- ✓ Fair use commentary and criticism
Appeal Process
If you believe a decision was made in error, you have the right to appeal:
- Go to your Creator Studio and find the affected content
- Click "Appeal" on the violation notice
- Provide a detailed explanation of why you believe the decision was incorrect
- Our review team will assess your appeal within 5 business days
- You will receive a notification with the outcome
For urgent issues, contact appeals@akewe.com.