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Content Restrictions

Panels Store welcomes a wide variety of creative works, but certain types of content are prohibited to maintain a safe and legal platform for all users.

Prohibited Content​

The following content is strictly prohibited on Panels Store:

Illegal Content​

Any content that violates applicable laws, including but not limited to:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Content depicting minors in sexual or suggestive situations
  • Content that violates criminal laws in major jurisdictions

Zero tolerance: Accounts publishing illegal content will be immediately terminated and reported to authorities.

Non-Consensual or Exploitative Content​

  • Real or realistic depictions of non-consensual sexual acts
  • Revenge pornography or non-consensual intimate images
  • Content that sexualizes or exploits real individuals without consent
  • Deepfakes or manipulated media designed to harm individuals

Hateful or Discriminatory Content​

Content that promotes, glorifies, or incites:

  • Violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics (race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.)
  • Terrorism or violent extremism
  • Hate speech or slurs targeting protected groups
Artistic Expression vs. Hate

Comics that depict discrimination as part of a story (where villains are racist, for example) are acceptable. What's prohibited is content that promotes or glorifies discrimination.

Harmful or Dangerous Content​

  • Instructions for creating weapons, explosives, or dangerous substances
  • Content promoting self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders
  • Content that encourages dangerous or illegal activities

Spam and Misleading Content​

  • Comics uploaded solely for spam or advertising purposes
  • Misleading metadata designed to deceive users
  • Content that impersonates others or misrepresents authorship
  • Low-quality or machine-generated content uploaded in bulk

Content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights is prohibited:

  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted characters, stories, or artwork
  • Fan fiction or fan art of copyrighted properties (unless you have explicit permission)
  • Comics that violate trademark rights

See our Intellectual Property guide for more details.

How We Enforce Policies​

Review Process​

  • Comics may be subject to review before or after publication
  • User reports are investigated by our moderation team
  • Automated systems may flag potentially problematic content for human review

Actions We May Take​

Depending on the severity and nature of the violation:

Warning: For first-time minor violations, we may issue a warning and request content removal or modification.

Content Removal: Prohibited content will be removed from the platform.

Rating Adjustment: Incorrectly rated content may have its rating changed.

Account Suspension: Temporary suspension for repeated or serious violations.

Account Termination: Permanent ban for severe violations, illegal content, or repeated policy violations.

Appeals​

If your content is removed or your account is actioned:

  1. You'll receive an email explaining the violation
  2. You can appeal the decision by replying to that email or contacting publish@panels.store
  3. Include specific information about why you believe the action was incorrect
  4. Our team will review your appeal and get back to you

Content Warnings and User Safety​

Even for allowed content, we strongly encourage creators to:

Use content warnings: Add warnings to your synopsis for potentially triggering content (violence, sexual assault, suicide, etc.)

Be thoughtful: Consider the impact of your work, especially when dealing with sensitive or traumatic subjects.

Provide resources: When depicting serious issues like mental health or addiction, consider including resources in your creator profile or comic description.

Reporting Violations​

If you encounter content that violates these policies:

  1. Click the Report button on the comic's page
  2. Select the reason for your report
  3. Provide additional context if helpful
  4. Our moderation team will investigate

Reports are confidential. Reporters will not be revealed to the content creator.

Getting Help​

If you're unsure whether your content complies with our policies:

  • Review this guide and the Age Ratings guide thoroughly
  • Contact us at publish@panels.store with specific questions before publishing
  • It's always better to ask than to have content removed later