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OnlyZits Content Policy

Last updated: March 2026. OnlyZits is dedicated exclusively to dermatology and skincare content. This policy explains what's allowed, what's not, and how we enforce it.

Allowed What belongs on OnlyZits

Prohibited Content that will be removed

Tier 1 — Off-Topic

Auto-quarantine after 5 reports

  • Non-dermatological content — Videos unrelated to skin or skincare. OnlyZits is derm-only.
  • Wrong category — Mis-categorised uploads (e.g., a cystic video filed under Petite).
  • Spam or scams — Promotional content, clickbait, or scam links.

Tier 2 — Disturbing or Unsafe

Auto-quarantine after 3 reports

  • Excessive medical gore — Deep surgical procedures with extreme blood/tissue beyond normal extractions. Cyst drainage with normal bleeding is fine; open-wound surgery is not.
  • Animal procedures — No dermatology procedures on animals, regardless of context.
  • Self-harm or unsafe practices — Videos that encourage dangerous self-extraction without sterile tools or technique.

Tier 3 — Legal / Safety (Zero Tolerance)

Auto-quarantine after 2 reports — fast-tracked review

  • Copyright / DMCA — Do not upload content you don't own or have permission to share.
  • Content involving minors — No videos where the extraction subject appears to be under 18.
  • Sexual / adult content — No sexual content of any kind, including content disguised as dermatology.
  • Doxxing / private information — No revealing of personal information without consent.

Enforcement How we handle violations

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Community Reporting

Any viewer can flag a video using the Report button. Reports are anonymous and cannot be traced back to the reporter.

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Auto-Quarantine

Videos are automatically hidden from the site when they accumulate enough reports. Serious violations (legal, safety) are quarantined faster than off-topic reports. Quarantined videos are queued for human review.

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Human Review

Every quarantined video is reviewed by a moderator. Videos that don't violate policy are restored immediately.

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Strike System

Uploaders receive a strike when their video is removed for a policy violation.

  • 1-2 strikes: Warning. Video removed, account remains active.
  • 3 strikes: Account suspended. Cannot upload until suspension is lifted.
  • 5 strikes: Permanent ban. Account cannot be recovered.
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Appeals

If you believe your video was incorrectly removed, email moderation@onlyzits.com with your video ID. Appeals are reviewed within 48 hours.

Category Isolation

Categories like "BBZ" and "Cystic" are isolated to their own pages and feeds. Category content never appears on non-video pages like About Us, Contact, or the Content Policy page. All category routing is handled by /api/categories/:slug/videos with a strict status = 'ready' filter — flagged, pending, or deleted videos are never returned.

OnlyZits — The Internet's Premier Dermatology Video Platform. Questions? Contact moderation@onlyzits.com