Content Policy

1. Overview

GILDA is a social network and content sharing platform that enables Creators to share and monetise their own original content, and enables Fans to subscribe to and view that content. This Content Policy applies to all content uploaded, shared, or distributed on the Platform — including photos, videos, live streams, private messages, profile information, and captions.

GILDA believes in Creator freedom and expression. Our role is to provide a safe, legal, and fair platform — not to dictate the nature of what Creators share with their consenting adult audience. At the same time, all content must comply with:

These Content Policy rules
Our Terms of Service
The laws of the United Republic of Tanzania, including the Cybercrimes Act 2015, the Electronic and Postal Communications Act (Cap. 306), and TCRA content regulations
International child protection standards

Creators are solely responsible for the content they upload. By uploading content, a Creator accepts full legal and moral responsibility for ensuring it complies with this policy and applicable law.

2. Permitted Content

GILDA supports a wide range of original Creator content. The following are examples of content that is permitted on the Platform:

2.1 General Content

Lifestyle, fitness, fashion, and beauty content
Personal photography, art, and creative expression
Educational and informational content
Music, dance, and performance
Cooking, travel, and entertainment vlogs
Behind-the-scenes and personal diary content
Spoken word, podcasts, and audio content

2.2 Subscription / Premium Content

Creators may offer exclusive content behind a paid subscription tier (Premium or VIP). This allows Creators to share content with paying Fans that they do not wish to make publicly available. Premium content must still comply with all rules in this policy.

2.3 Live Streaming

Creators may live stream on GILDA, subject to the same content standards that apply to uploaded content. Creators are responsible for what appears in their live streams in real time.

3. Prohibited Content

Zero-Tolerance Violations

The following content results in an immediate permanent account ban, deletion of all content, and mandatory reporting to Tanzanian law enforcement. There are no warnings or appeals.

Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any depiction — image, video, animation, or otherwise — of sexual activity involving anyone under 18 years of age. This is a criminal offence under Section 23 of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 and carries severe penalties under Tanzanian law. We report all such content to authorities.
Content sexualising minors: Any content that sexualises or inappropriately depicts persons who are or appear to be under 18, including content designed to evoke or simulate minors.
Non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII): Uploading intimate images or videos of any person without their documented, explicit consent. This includes content obtained through hacking, deception, coercion, or recorded without the subject's knowledge. Offence under the Cybercrimes Act 2015.
Human trafficking content: Any content that advertises, recruits for, facilitates, or depicts human trafficking, forced services, or exploitation. Offence under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act 2008.

3.1 Other Prohibited Content

The following content will result in content removal and account suspension:

Content that harasses, threatens, or intimidates specific individuals
Hate speech targeting individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, tribe, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation
Content that glorifies, promotes, or provides instructions for violence or self-harm
Doxxing — publishing private personal information about others without consent
Misleading or deceptive content designed to defraud other users
Spam, including mass-identical messages or unsolicited promotional content
Content infringing third-party copyrights or trademarks without permission
Content impersonating GILDA or claiming endorsement by GILDA

4. Creator Obligations

To post on GILDA, Creators agree to the following:

Age: You are 18 years of age or older. You confirm your age at registration and we may request verification at any time.
Originality: You only upload content you own or have the lawful right to distribute. You do not upload content owned by others without a licence.
Accuracy: Your profile accurately represents you. Catfishing and impersonating other individuals are strictly prohibited.
Participant age: Every identifiable person who appears in your content is 18 years of age or older. You maintain proof of this and provide it to us upon request.
Consent on file: Every identifiable person who appears in your content has given documented, written consent to appear in that content and to have it distributed on the Platform.

6. Content Moderation

GILDA employs the following moderation mechanisms:

User reports: Any user can report content or profiles using the in-platform report feature.
Automated detection: We use automated tools including hash-matching technology to detect known CSAM.
Human review: Our moderation team reviews reported content, user appeals, and flagged accounts.
Proactive monitoring: We monitor for patterns of abuse and content matching prohibited categories.

We aim to act on serious reports (CSAM, trafficking, NCII) within 24 hours and general violation reports within 72 hours.

7. How to Report Violations

If you encounter content that violates this policy, please report it using one of the following methods:

In-Platform Reporting

Click the ⋯ (more options) menu on any post or profile and select "Report." Follow the prompts to categorise the violation.

Child Safety / Urgent Reports

Email safety@gilda.app immediately. We act within 24 hours and report CSAM to authorities.

Submit a copyright takedown per our Copyright Policy.

Non-Consensual Content

Email safety@gilda.app with a description and any relevant links. We act within 24 hours.

Reports are treated confidentially. We do not share reporter identities with the reported user. Bad-faith or fraudulent reports are themselves a violation of our Terms.

8. Consequences of Violations

Violation Type	Consequence	Law Enforcement
CSAM / Child Exploitation	Permanent ban + data preserved	Always reported
Non-Consensual Content	Immediate removal + ban	Reported if requested by victim
Human Trafficking	Permanent ban + data preserved	Always reported
Harassment / Threats	Warning → suspension → ban	If criminal threshold met
Copyright Infringement	Content removal; repeat = ban	At rights-holder request
Spam / Fake accounts	Account suspension	No
Undisclosed minor in content	Permanent ban + data preserved	Always reported

9. Regulatory Compliance

GILDA operates as a digital content service and social platform within the regulatory framework of Tanzania. We comply with:

Electronic and Postal Communications Act (Cap. 306) — EPOCA:We comply with content regulations applicable to online platforms distributing content in Tanzania.
Cybercrimes Act 2015: We actively prevent and report cybercrimes on our platform, including unauthorised access, non-consensual content, and CSAM.
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act 2008: We have zero tolerance for trafficking and cooperate with the Anti-Trafficking Unit of the Tanzania Police Force.
Personal Data Protection Act 2022: All personal data processed in connection with content moderation is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We cooperate fully with all lawful requests from Tanzanian authorities, including the TCRA, Tanzania Police Force, and the Director of Public Prosecutions.

For regulatory inquiries, contact compliance@gilda.app.