Introduction
These Content Restrictions are a binding part of Castr Terms of Service. The full Terms of Service, available at https://castr.com/terms/, are included by reference and apply to all video Publishers and/or Distributors (whether individual or collective, referred to as “Publisher” or “you”).
These Content Restrictions apply to any Publisher who provides video streaming through Castr, which includes castr.com, its subdomains, or other domains owned or operated by Castr, as well as any custom domains or URLs used by Publishers with our Services. This includes access through mobile and desktop applications, and OTT TV applications, whether operated by Castr or white-labeled for the Publisher (together called the “Services”). These terms control how you use the Services, including all functions, features, streaming capabilities, user interfaces, and all content and software associated with the Services as provided by Castr Live Streaming, Inc. (the “Company”).
These guidelines prohibit content that violates laws, causes harm, or constitutes abuse, ensuring that our Services remain lawful, professional, and secure for all users. Content that violates these principles compromises the integrity and safety of the Castr platform.
Publisher Responsibility & Compliance
The Company reserves the right to monitor, review, and remove content that violates these restrictions, with or without prior notice. Serious or repeated violations – including content exploiting minors, terrorism-related materials, or graphic violence – may result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination.
Publishers and their authorized representatives are prohibited from uploading, streaming, publishing, or distributing any content via the Services that falls into the following categories:
1. Content that exploits or endangers minors
Castr prohibits content that was created by exploiting children, or that could harm children and minors in any way. This includes, but isn’t limited to:
- Content that sexualizes minors, or child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
- Content that invites or encourages minors to participate in dangerous or inappropriate activities
Content showing child nudity is not allowed under any circumstances, and will result in immediate content removal without prior notice.
If we suspect content contains CSAM, we will immediately block the account and report it to the authorities.
2. Content that promotes or supports terrorist or extremist organizations
We don’t allow content that aims to spread propaganda to radicalize individuals or groups. We also don’t allow content created by, or directly supporting, any domestic or foreign hate or terror groups. Calls for violence won’t be tolerated, and this type of content and related channels can be removed immediately when discovered, without notice.
Castr prohibits content intended to spread extremist propaganda or radicalize individuals or groups. We prohibit content produced by or supporting domestic or international terrorist or hate organizations. Calls for violence won’t be tolerated, and this type of content and related channels can be removed immediately when discovered, without notice.
3. Content that promotes discrimination, defamation, or incites hatred against any individual or group
While Castr supports freedom of speech, we do not permit or host discriminatory speech targeting individuals or groups on the Castr platform. This includes, but isn’t limited to: content targeting personal characteristics; expressions of inferiority or hostility toward individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or age.
Content considered hate speech includes:
- Content that calls for segregation, exclusion, or insults groups (such as minorities) using known slurs or similar terms
- Content showing or promoting a hate symbol without a valid reason
- Content supporting, celebrating, or justifying genocides or other crimes against humanity
- Content supporting, celebrating, or justifying any violence against an individual or group based on personal characteristics, identity, religious beliefs, race, ethnicity, etc.
- Content spreading theories or views about racial superiority
- Content promoting or spreading conspiracy theories about specific groups or individuals, including claims of fraud or illegal activity without proof.
- Defamatory content containing provably false statements of fact about a person or group, meant to harm their reputation
Castr reserves the right to remove such content immediately without prior notice.
4. Adult or sexually explicit material
Castr prohibits sexually explicit content, including pornography, on Castr platform. This includes content that shows sexual acts in an explicit way, as well as sexually suggestive content, fetish material, or content designed to arouse, regardless of whether it meets the technical definition of pornography. We may accept exceptions, at Castr’s sole discretion, if the content serves a purpose that is medical, educational, naturalistic or documentary depictions of human bodies, or artistic representations
Non-compliance with this term will result in removal of all your content and channels from the Castr platform.
5. Harassing or abusive content
Castr prohibits content that harasses or promotes abusive conduct toward any individual or group. This includes but isn’t limited to: shaming, bullying, cyber bullying, threatening, intimidating, insulting, or calling for violence against any group or individual, regardless of their private or public status.
6. Content that shows unlawful acts of extreme violence or animal abuse
Castr prohibits content that shows any unlawful acts or extreme violence against humans or animals. This includes but isn’t limited to:
- Content showing humans or animals being tortured, physically or sexually abused, killed, or murdered in real-life situations
- Content showing or encouraging any self-harm or self-mutilation in real-life situations
- Content showing gruesome real-life images
- Content showing real-life cruelty to animals, extreme violence, or purposeful endangerment of animals for entertainment.
Content reporting on real-world situations, such as journalistic coverage of violent events, may be allowed on the Castr platform in certain situations, as long as it’s shown purely for informative purposes and isn’t exploitative or sensationalistic.
Depending on the context and intent of content, we may allow some forms of critical commentary about public figures, as long as the content doesn’t constitute harassment or call for violence against that person.
7. Self-harm content
Castr prioritizes user safety and mental health. As such, we prohibit content depicting or promoting self-harm or suicide. This includes, but isn’t limited to: content that encourages, glorifies, or gives instructions on eating disorders, self-harm, or suicide.
Educational content raising awareness about mental health issues, including dramatizations or discussions about depression and self-harm, may be permitted when created to help others.
8. Content that violates any applicable law
As a Canadian corporation with global operations, Castr complies with various legal requirements, including but not limited to:
- Canadian federal and provincial laws
- Laws of jurisdictions where our users operate
- Laws of jurisdictions where content is accessible
- International treaties and conventions
Any content that violates these laws will be removed without prior notice.
9. Weapons or explosives instructions
Content that provides instructions on how to create explosives or firearms is forbidden on Castr and will be removed immediately without notice. This includes, but isn’t limited to: homemade firearm recipes, instructions on modifying manufactured firearms to increase their deadliness, capacity, or effectiveness through non-standard or prohibited methods.
10. Content that promotes illegal activities or fraudulent schemes
Castr prohibits content involving illegal activities or encouraging viewer participation in any unlawful or fraudulent behaviors. These include, but aren’t limited to: illegal services or products, illegal schemes (like pyramid schemes), unregistered securities offerings.
11. Content that infringes any third party’s copyrights or other rights (such as trademark or privacy rights)
Publishers must secure all necessary rights before uploading, publishing or monetizing content on the Castr platform. Your content may not infringe any other third party’s rights, including trademark rights and privacy rights.
Content containing music, stock footage, images, or other copyrighted materials requires appropriate licensing and documentation.
Content flagged for any type of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or violates privacy laws will prompt a request for documentation to prove your rights to use the material.
If your content is flagged for any type of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or violates privacy laws, you will be contacted and given the chance to prove your rights to use the material. If you fail to comply with the request made by the Castr team or legal teams acting on behalf of Castr, or fail to prove your rights to use the material, your content will be removed from the Castr platform.
Publishers are completely responsible for all content made available through their account, including content submitted by third parties (such as contractors, users, or contributors). All such content must comply with these Content Restrictions.