Everyone on Zoiko has agreed to follow these standards. They protect our members and keep our communities healthy, safe, and inclusive. These aren't rules meant to restrict—they're agreements we all make to build something better together.
Treat everyone with dignity and kindness.
Protect vulnerable members from harm.
Be truthful and transparent.
Welcome people from all backgrounds.
Our enforcement is proportional to the violation. We aim to educate and give people chances to improve, while protecting the community.
Low-level disrespect, accidental slurs
Warning + education
Content removal
Account restriction
Hate speech, harassment
Content removal
Account suspension
Permanent ban
Threats, illegal content
Immediate account ban
Law enforcement
Law enforcement
These are the behaviors we don't allow. We remove content and take action against accounts that violate these standards.
Threats of harm, harassment, doxxing, or coordinated attacks. This includes death threats, physical violence, and organized campaigns.
Content that violates laws or promotes illegal activities. We report serious cases to law enforcement.
Attacks based on protected identity characteristics. Includes slurs, dehumanizing language, and conspiracy theories targeting groups.
Deliberately false information that causes harm, and disruptive behavior designed to manipulate or deceive.
If your content was removed, you can request a review. A fresh team will look at your case with fresh eyes, without bias from the original decision.
Start AppealSuspensions and bans can be appealed if you believe the decision was unfair, mistaken, or made without proper context.
In Q3 2026, we received 44,200 appeals and overturned 929 decisions (2.1%). This balanced rate shows we're making sound original judgments while remaining open to fixing mistakes.
"As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm proud to use this term about myself.”
Reason: Community in-group reclamation with positive intent is allowed.
"Petition to rename it the 'Climate action department' because the current name is too honest about our priorities."
Reason: Clear sarcasm/satire meant to critique, not misinform. Intent is transparent.
"I think your policy is wrong because... [specific reasons]"
Reason: Critiquing ideas, not attacking people. This is healthy discourse.
"Those [slur] don't belong here."
Reason: Same word, but used as attack and exclusion. Removed.
"Climate scientists have proved climate change is a hoax." [with false sources]
Reason: Deliberately false, formatted to mislead. Violates health/science policy.
"You're an idiot, everyone should [dox/hate/harm] you."
Reason: Attacks person, not idea. Calls for harassment. Removed + action taken.
Different regions have different norms, languages, and legal systems. We apply our core values globally but adapt enforcement for local context.
Focus: Election misinformation, conspiracy theories, harassment
3 dedicated regional teams. Rapid response to election-related content.
Focus: GDPR compliance, hate speech against protected groups
2 teams handling strict data protection and right-to-be-forgotten requests.
Focus: Language nuance, political sensitivity, religious respect
3 teams with native speakers & cultural experts. Deep local knowledge.
Why this matters: A phrase acceptable in one country might be offensive in another. A political joke clear to one culture might be misunderstood in another. We hire regional teams to catch these nuances.
Our community standards work. Here's the proof that our values are making Zoiko safer and healthier.
users feel safe on Zoiko (up from 87% in 2025)
violations are removed within 24 hours
accounts suspended this quarter for repeated violations
Want to understand our standards better? We have guides, videos, and community discussions.
Deep dive into each policy with examples and gray areas
5-minute video explaining how moderation works
Discuss policies and share feedback with moderators
Step-by-step guide to reporting violations effectively
These standards aren't perfect, and we're always learning. We're committed to fairness, transparency, and listening to your feedback.
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