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YouTube Regulated Goods and Services Policy

The safety of our creators, viewers, and partners is our highest priority. We rely on everyone in the community to help keep YouTube safe. Please review these guidelines carefully to understand what content is not allowed.

We do not allow content that sells, promotes, or facilitates access to certain regulated goods and services. …

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Harassment & Cyberbullying Policies

Community Guidelines: Harassment and Harmful Behavior

The safety of our creators, viewers, and partners is our highest priority. We rely on everyone in our community to help keep YouTube safe. Please take time to understand these guidelines, which explain what is and isn’t allowed on the platform.

We do not allow content that …

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Hate Speech Policy

YouTube prioritizes the safety of its community and does not allow content that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination against individuals or groups.

This includes content targeting people based on protected characteristics. In some cases, content may be allowed if it is clearly educational, documentary, scientific, artistic, or in the public interest, and includes …

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Violent, Extremist, or Criminal Organizations Policy

YouTube prioritizes the safety of its creators, viewers, and partners and expects users to follow its Community Guidelines to help maintain a safe environment. Content that supports, promotes, or assists violent extremist, terrorist, or criminal organizations is not allowed on the platform.

In some cases, exceptions may be made for content that has …

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Violent or Graphic Content Policy

YouTube prioritizes the safety of its creators, viewers, and partners and requires users to follow its Community Guidelines to help maintain a safe platform. Content that includes graphic violence, gore, or encourages violent behavior is not permitted.

If content may violate these rules, users should report it using YouTube’s reporting tools. If there …

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Harmful or Dangerous Content Policy

YouTube prioritizes the safety of its creators, viewers, and partners and expects users to follow its Community Guidelines to help keep the platform safe. Content that involves dangerous behavior, illegal activity, or encourages harm is not allowed.

If you encounter content that may violate this policy, you should report it using YouTube’s reporting …

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Profanity and Sexually Explicit Language Policy

Some language used on YouTube may not be appropriate for viewers under 18. In certain situations, exceptions may be made for content that is educational, documentary, scientific, artistic, or related to the public interest, provided the content is not excessively inappropriate or gratuitous.

If you encounter content that appears to violate these guidelines, …

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Suicide, Self-Harm, and Eating Disorder Content Policy

YouTube places a strong emphasis on the health, safety, and well-being of creators and viewers. Discussions around mental health, depression, self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders can be important and supportive when handled responsibly. Creators are generally allowed to share personal experiences and educational content related to these topics.

However, YouTube does not permit …

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Child Safety Policy

Protecting creators, viewers, and especially minors is a major priority on YouTube. Everyone using the platform shares responsibility for helping maintain a safe environment. Understanding YouTube’s Community Guidelines is important to ensure that content involving children and family audiences remains appropriate and safe.

YouTube does not allow content that puts minors at risk …

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Thumbnails Policy

Keeping creators, viewers, and partners safe is a top priority, and everyone on the platform shares responsibility for maintaining a respectful and secure community. Understanding YouTube’s Community Guidelines helps ensure that content, including visual elements, remains appropriate for audiences.

Thumbnails and other images that violate YouTube’s policies are not permitted. This includes profile …

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