We use North American NSFW standards as our baseline, aligned with payment-processor requirements and common online-safety policies. These guidelines help creators publish freely while ensuring the platform remains safe, legal, and compliant. When in doubt, tag content conservatively.
What “NSFW” and “NSFL” Mean on VGen
NSFW (Not Safe for Work): Sexual or strongly suggestive content that would generally be inappropriate to view in public or professional environments.
NSFL (Not Safe for Life): Content involving graphic violence, severe distress, or dangerous physical/mental harm.
Explicit NSFW Content
The following always requires NSFW filtering:
- Exposed primary sexual anatomy or clear nudity in any capacity.
- Sexual acts or explicit handling of intimate areas.
- Bodily fluids presented in a sexual or fetish context.
- Sex toys or sexual products, even when not in use.
- Manually censored content (black bars, stickers, blur). Censoring does not make content SFW.
- Strong visual emphasis on genitalia, nipples, or sexual features.
- Aroused or erect nipples, with stricter requirements for feminine-presenting bodies.
- Visible outlines of genitals through clothing (e.g., cameltoe or similar).
- Highly revealing lingerie, minimal-coverage clothing, or sexually focused poses.
Suggestive or Fetish-Adjacent Content
Not explicitly sexual, but sexualized enough to need a filter:
- Poses or framing that highlight intimate areas (breasts, buttocks, crotch).
- Clothing that strongly emphasizes anatomy through tightness, shading, or transparency. (This can include, but is not limited to, Bunny Suits, Lingerie, Bondage Gear, Micro Bikinis / Slings, etc.)
- Movements or expressions in animation implying sexual activity.
- Fetish-heavy focus (feet, armpits, exaggerated proportions).
- Body pillows / dakimakuras with sensual or suggestive designs.
- Objects that are used euphemistically to stand in for sexual acts (eg. popsicles, soda cans).
Potential NSFW Proclivities
These themes are allowed but may require NSFW filters depending on context and intent:
- Feet with strong fetish emphasis (soles, deep detailing, steam).
- Armpits highlighted in a sexual or fetish-oriented pose.
- Mouth or maw-focused art tied to vore-like themes.
- Sweat, wetness, or fluids used in a sexually suggestive way.
- Fetishistic pregnancy depictions.
NSFL Content (Always filter, May be Prohibited)
NSFL includes graphic or severe distressing material:
- Self-harm, suicide, or attempts.
- Graphic injuries, exposed organs, extreme blood or gore.
- Decapitation or realistic depictions of death.
- Photosensitive triggers (strobe effects, rapid flashing).
- Audio that may induce harm (ear-piercing tones, extremely loud spikes).
Common Phobia Triggers
- Trypophobia: cluster patterns intended to induce discomfort.
- Ommatophobia: multiple eyes or eye injury depicted realistically.
- Arachnophobia: realistic spiders (stylized or character-inspired are often okay).
- Ophidiophobia: realistic snakes (stylized or character-inspired are also usually okay).
Prohibited Content
The following categories are not permitted on the platform under any circumstances. These restrictions exist to ensure compliance with law, safety standards, and payment-processor requirements.
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Loli / Underage Sexualization: Any depiction, real, stylized, cartoon, or fictional, that portrays a minor or minor-coded character in a sexual, suggestive, or fetishized manner. This includes characters who appear underage regardless of stated age.
Note: A flowchart will appear below this section to clarify how age and minor-coded traits are evaluated. - Self-harm depicted in a glamorizing or encouraging way: This includes stylized depictions intended to be “aesthetic,” romanticized, or promotional.
- Non-consensual sexual content or themes.
- Sexual content involving animals or animal-like creatures presented as real animals.
- Extreme gore or realistic depictions of torture.
- Content created with the intent to disturb or shock in a harmful way (e.g., severe injuries shown for shock value).
- Any content illegal in the creator’s or viewer’s region, or that violates international child-safety standards.
How to Filter and When to Ask for Help
- Filter conservatively: If you’re unsure, mark the content NSFW or NSFL.
- Add context in descriptions: This helps the moderation team review cases faster.
- Appeals are welcome: Our moderation team reviews unclear cases and provides guidance.
Final Thoughts
We aim to keep the platform creative, expressive, and welcoming while meeting safety standards and legal requirements. If you're unsure how to classify a piece of content, we're always here to help.
Need help? Contact help@vgen.co or create a support ticket in our Discord server.