How can I protect what I own?

When sending content to your paid subscribers on the third-party apps we allow, keep in mind that your content could be shared to potential users who aren’t subscribed to Subscription Plan. In order to ensure that your content stays within the community of your paid subscribers, make sure you attach a link to your thumbnail that only lasts for 24-48 hours. You can also set the link to private so that only people with the link can view the content. Learn More.

Users who are blocked do not have access to viewing your content. All third-party apps have end-to-end encryption messaging which allows this feature. If you think a subscriber is interfering with your work, you can block the subscriber and report it to us.

For more questions in regards to copyright, please continue reading.

Trademarks

A trademark is a word, symbol, or combination that identifies the source of a product and distinguishes it from other products. A trademark is specifically acquired by a company or other entity through a legal process and once acquired gives the owner exclusive rights to the trademark usage with respect to those goods.

Trademark infringement is improper or unauthorized use of a trademark in a way that is likely to cause confusion as to the source of that product. YenZek policies prohibit Subscription Plans that infringe trademarks. If you create a Subscription Plan on YenZek that uses another party's trademarks in a way that is likely to cause confusion, your Subscription Plan will be closed and your account suspended.

If you are a trademark owner and you believe your trademark is being infringed, submit a trademark complaint through our complaint form. 

Please note that YenZek is not in a position to mediate trademark disputes between users and trademark owners. As a result, we strongly encourage trademark owners to resolve their disputes directly with the user who posted the content in question. When you submit a Trademark complaint, we provide you with the users Email only in order to resolve the issue. Contacting the uploader may resolve things more quickly in a way that is more beneficial to you, the Creator, and the YenZek community. 

Counterfeit

Counterfeit goods contain a trademark or logo that is identical to or substantially indistinguishable from the trademark of another. They mimic the brand features of the product in an attempt to pass themselves off as a genuine product of the brand owner.

Creators that promote or sell counterfeit goods may be terminated.

If you believe a Creator is selling or promoting counterfeit goods, you may file a Counterfeit complaint through our online form.

Defamation

Defamation laws vary from country to country but usually concern content that damages the reputation of another person or business. Although the definition of defamation varies around the world, in general, defamation is any untrue statement that is harmful to someone's reputation or causes someone to be shunned or avoided.

We take into account local legal considerations in our defamation blocking process, and in some cases, we require a court order. For us to be able to process a defamation blocking request, the claim needs to be specific and strongly supported. For example, it needs to explain why you believe the statements are untrue and how it damages your reputation.

If you've attempted to contact the Creator, and you believe a defamation claim is more appropriate than a privacy or harassment complaint, please fill out by clicking below.

Spam, Scams & Deceptive Practices

We want YenZek to continuously be free of spam, scams, and other deceptive practices that attempt to take advantage of the YenZek community and Platform. We have a strict, zero-tolerance policy when it comes to all forms of malicious and deceptive practices. Here is list of what constitutes as Spam, Scam, and similar deceptive practices.

• Links that include pornography, malware, or other content that doesn’t meet our Community Guidelines are not allowed on YenZek.

• Links that have nothing to do with what a Creator’s Subscription Plans.

• Large amounts of untargeted, unwanted, or repetitive messages, links, or videos which disrupts a Content Creators’ production and Subscribers’ enjoyment of a Creators’ content.

• Content which attempts to trick others for their own financial gain. Content that deliberately tries to mislead users for financial gain may be removed. Be wary of claims that seem too good to be true (such as financial or money-making claims or gains), as they likely are.

• YenZek has a zero-tolerance policy for extortion and/or blackmail. If someone has recorded a sexually exploitative video of you and has sent the link, please contact us immediately for removal and contact your local law enforcement.

Harassment & Bullying

All Users on YenZek should not be in fear of being subjected to malicious harassment. We want that to remain this way. In cases where harassment crosses the line into a malicious attack it can be reported and the perpetrator will be removed and blocked.

• Maliciously recording someone without their consent

• Deliberately posting content in order to humiliate someone

• Making hurtful and negative comments/videos about another person

• Unwanted sexualization, which encompasses sexual harassment or sexual bullying in any form

• Revealing someone’s personal information, including sensitive personally identifiable information such as social security numbers, passport numbers, bank account numbers, medical information, or home address.

• Incitement to harass other users or creators

Tips and advice :

• Speak up when you see something that is wrong.

• Try blocking a user if another user is bothering you, so they can't have access to you.

• Respect people’s opinions online but know when it crosses the line. 

• Pause before you post: Think seriously about how you may be perceived and do not post anything that may compromise your reputation or safety or that of others.

Sometimes criticism and insults can escalate into more serious forms of harassment and cyberbullying. If specific threats are made against you and you feel unsafe, tell a trusted adult and report it to your local law enforcement agency.

Hate Speech Policy

There are many definitions from various online platforms as to what regards as Hate Speech. On YenZek, we encourage freedom of speech and give people the right to express themselves by voicing their ideas, beliefs, and opinions. However, we don't permit speech which has the ability to put another human physical or financial danger.

Keep in mind that not everything that you think is mean or insulting is hate speech. If you’re upset or offended by content that a specific person is saying or posting, it might be that you just personally have a different approach or viewpoints in regards to a particular argument or subject matter. If offended, you may to consider doing the following:

• Talk to the person about your differences.

• Block the person you were following

• Withdraw any payment to the person you were following

• Find others who more aligned with your beliefs and viewpoints.

If comments, posts, or messages become statements which directly threatens or incites violence against someone or a particular group of people, then such acts become a violation of our policy. (See Scams & Deceptive practices; Harassment & Bullying)

Nudity & Sexual Content; Adult Content Policy

If a person want to become a Creator on YenZek with the intent of sharing sexually provocative content, such a person is less likely to be acceptable on the YenZek platform.

Sexually explicit content like pornography is not allowed. In most cases, violent, graphic, or humiliating fetishes are definitely NOT allowed to be shared or promoted on YenZek.

However, Content from a Creator that contains nudity or other sexual content may be allowed if the primary purpose is educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic, and it isn’t gratuitously graphic. For example, Content on breast-feeding or breast cancer would be appropriate. Remember that providing context in the title and description will help us and your subscribers determine the primary purpose of your Subscription Plan. Be sure to also check with our community guidelines to find out whether or not your content will be appropriate for YenZek.

Child Safety on YenZek

All Creators are encouraged to rate their Content which helps users see if they are allowed to subscribe. For example, Creators who share their storytime on YenZek will show in their descriptions such as (14+, 16+, 18+). This helps for online users to determine whether or not content is deemed appropriate for them.

We do have an Age Restricting Policy in our terms of service that only allows users at the age of 13 and over can subscribe to content through our platform. Keep in mind that Parental Guidance is still strongly encourage for users on our platform who are under the age of 18.

Policies on harmful or dangerous Content

We also restrict Content that intends to sell certain regulated or illegal goods and services through direct sales or links to sites that sell these items. These items include, but may not be limited to, drugs, pharmaceuticals that require a prescription, alcohol, nicotine products, online gambling casinos, counterfeit documents, or stolen credit card information.

Content which promotes dangerous or illegal activities include, among other things, instructional bomb making, choking games, hard drug use, or other acts where serious injury may result. A video that depicts dangerous acts may be allowed if the primary purpose is educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic (EDSA), and it isn’t gratuitously graphic. For example, a news piece on the dangers of choking games would be appropriate, but posting clips out of context from the same documentary might not be.

Any user who incite others to commit acts of violence are strictly prohibited from YenZek. If your Content asks others to commit an act of violence or threatens people with serious acts of violence, you will be banned effective immediately and may be also reported to your local law enforcement.

We are also very sensitive to any harmful or dangerous Content that involves minors. If your Content shows a minor participating in a harmful or dangerous activity, do not share or post it.

Account & User Terminations

Users have been banned may be prohibited from accessing, possessing Creator Content or becoming a Creator on YenZek. When an account is terminated or a user is banned, the account owner receives an email detailing the reason for the termination.

Reasons users are terminated:

• Repeated violations of the Community Guidelines or Terms of Service

• A single case of severe abuse Harassment & Bullying or Spamming & Scamming.

• Users who are in violation of such acts (harassment, impersonation, and copyright)

*If you are a return subscriber, who has not been banned, you may still have been removed or blocked by the Creator after you unsubscribed. If so, don’t worry. You are not on our blacklist of permanently banned users. If you receive an email to access a Creator’s content, which you have subscribed to previously, simply click the button for previously subscribed users.