Exposera

Community Guidelines

Building a respectful community for photographers and visual artists

Content Policy

Our goal is to support a creative, professional photography community. The rules below explain what kinds of images and behavior are allowed, what is prohibited, and how we enforce those rules. When you upload content you agree that you own the rights to it (or have permission to post it) and that you are responsible for marking sensitive material appropriately.

Key definitions

  • User Content

    All photos, captions, metadata, and other material you upload or post to the service.

  • NSFW

    Content that may be inappropriate in a workplace or public setting (nudity, graphic language, disturbing imagery, etc.). Mark such content clearly when uploading.

  • Pornographic / Sexually Explicit

    Material intended primarily to arouse sexual interest (explicit sexual acts, explicit nudity in a sexual context). This is prohibited.

What is allowed

  • Artistic and Editorial Photography

    Landscapes, street photography, portraits, fashion, documentary, fine art, and other genre work that demonstrates artistic or journalistic intent.

  • Artistic Nudity (Contextual)

    Non-sexualized or clearly artistic nudity (figure studies, fine art) is allowed when labeled NSFW and when it does not depict minors or non-consensual situations.

  • Newsworthy or Documentary Content

    Sensitive subjects (including violence and accidents) may be posted when presented with clear journalistic or documentary context and labeled NSFW when appropriate.

NSFW guidance

If your image contains nudity, graphic injury, or other material that could be sensitive, mark it as NSFW. NSFW content is restricted by age and visibility settings and may be hidden in search results and feeds. NSFW labeling does not permit otherwise prohibited material (for example, pornographic content, sexual content involving minors, or non-consensual images).

Prohibited content (zero tolerance)

  • Sexual content involving minors

    Any sexual content that depicts or exploits minors. We will remove such content and report it to law enforcement where required.

  • Non-consensual imagery

    Images taken or shared without the subject's consent (including voyeurism, revenge porn, or images from hidden cameras).

  • Pornographic / explicit sexual content

    Content whose primary purpose is sexual arousal, including explicit sexual acts or explicit genitalia displayed for sexual gratification.

  • Illegal content

    Material that violates the law (including illicit drug activity, child sexual abuse material, or other criminal acts).

  • Hate speech and targeted harassment

    Content that promotes violence or hatred against a protected class or that threatens, harasses, or doxxes an individual.

  • Copyright and IP infringement

    Content that you do not have permission to post. We respond to valid copyright takedown notices and may remove repeat infringers.

Moderation, enforcement, and appeals

We use a combination of user reports, automated systems, and human review to enforce this policy. We may remove or restrict access to content, issue warnings, suspend accounts, or terminate accounts for serious or repeated violations. When feasible we try to notify affected users and provide an opportunity to appeal decisions through our support channels.

Copyright, licenses, and representations

  • You retain ownership

    You keep copyright to your photos. By uploading, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, reproduce, and distribute the content as necessary to operate the service.

  • Representations

    By posting you represent that you have the rights needed to post and that the content complies with these guidelines and applicable law.

Liability and legal notices

We are a platform that hosts user-submitted content. While we take steps to enforce these policies, we cannot guarantee that all content complies at all times. We are not responsible for user conduct. We may preserve or disclose content in response to valid legal requests or to protect the safety and rights of others.

This policy is intended to describe our moderation approach and does not create legal rights for users. If you have questions about this policy or need to report an urgent legal issue, contact our support team.


Community Standards

Our community thrives when members treat each other with professionalism, respect, and honesty. These standards give concrete expectations for day-to-day behavior and how to share work responsibly.

Respectful interaction

  • Be constructive

    When leaving feedback focus on constructive, specific suggestions (composition, exposure, technique) rather than personal attacks.

  • Be professional

    Treat other members courteously. Do not harass, threaten, or belittle contributors.

  • No doxxing or targeted harassment

    Sharing private information (home address, personal contact info) or coordinated harassment is strictly prohibited and will be acted on immediately.

Feedback and critique

  • Be specific and actionable

    Point to elements in the image (lighting, framing, color) and offer suggestions rather than vague judgments.

  • Respect intent

    Understand whether a post is editorial, experimental, or recreational before applying critique; context matters.

Attribution, permissions, and privacy

  • Credit collaborators

    Give clear credit to co-photographers, models, or other contributors when known.

  • Obtain consent

    Do not post identifiable images of private individuals without their consent where local privacy laws require it.

  • Respect EXIF and location data

    Remove or anonymize location metadata for images where revealing the location could risk privacy or safety (private residences, endangered species nests, etc.).

Promotion, commercial activity, and spam

  • Allowed: occasional promotion

    Occasional links to portfolios or services are acceptable when relevant and not repetitive.

  • Not allowed: spam or solicitations

    Repeated promotions, unsolicited sales messages, or unrelated advertising will be removed and may lead to account action.

Quality, metadata, and categorization

  • Post original work

    Only share images you created or are authorized to publish. Misrepresenting ownership may lead to removal.

  • Accurate metadata

    Use truthful titles, descriptions, tags, and categories to help others find and understand your work.

Inclusion and accessibility

  • Be inclusive

    Respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Avoid slurs or exclusionary language.

  • Accessibility

    Add descriptive alt text or captions where possible so images are accessible to users with disabilities.

If you encounter behavior that violates these standards, use the report feature or contact support. Repeated or severe violations may result in content removal, warnings, suspension, or termination — see the Enforcement & Reporting section for more details.


Enforcement & Reporting

Our community relies on members to help maintain these standards. If you encounter content that violates these guidelines:

  • Report Violations

    Use the report feature on any content that violates these guidelines.

  • Contact Support

    For serious violations or urgent concerns, contact our support team directly.

Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • Content removal
  • Account warnings
  • Temporary suspension
  • Permanent account termination

Questions?

If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification on whether specific content is appropriate, please contact our support team. We're here to help you share your photography in a way that respects our community standards.