TikTok has refreshed its community guidelines and the updated version is strict but necessary for the platform users.
Affecting content creators that go live on TikTok with explicit, sexual content will be TikTok’s ban on “sexual activity or services”. This includes sex, sexual arousal, fetish and kink behavior, and seeking or offering sexual services. However, it does not include reproductive health and sex education content.
TikTok will no longer tolerate nudity on the platform.
We do not allow nudity, including uncovered genitals and buttocks, as well as nipples and areolas of women and girls. Sheer and partially see-through clothing is not considered covered.
We allow regional exceptions for showing nipples and areolas in limited situations, such as medical treatment, educational purposes, or as a part of culturally accepted practices.
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TikTok will allow performances and dances where people can creatively express themselves, celebrate their culture, or seek to entertain. However, the platform will not allow “seductive performances or allusions to sexual activity by young people, or the use of sexually explicit narratives by anyone”.
TikTok has also updated guidelines on graphic content and animal abuse.
TikTok is not a place to intentionally shock, upset, or disgust others. We recognize this type of content may be triggering, cause psychological harm, or lead to extreme discomfort.
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We do not allow gory, gruesome, disturbing, or extremely violent content. We do not allow animal abuse, cruelty, neglect, trade, or other forms of animal exploitation.