Safety Guide for Iamat– Live Streaming App
1. Purpose of This Guide
This Safety Guide outlines the policies, tools, and best practices designed to ensure a safe, respectful, and lawful environment for all users of the App, including viewers, event organizers, streamers, moderators, and partners.
The App is intended for livestreaming real-world events such as, concerts, sports, cultural activities, and community gatherings. Safety is a shared responsibility between the platform and its users.
2. Scope and Applicability
This guide applies to:
- All livestreamed and recorded content
- Live chats, comments, reactions, and interactive features
- Event creation, promotion, and ticketing features (if applicable)
- User profiles and usernames
Failure to comply may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent bans.
3. Core Safety Principles
The App is built on the following principles:
- Respect: Treat all individuals with dignity and fairness
- Integrity: Share accurate, lawful, and authentic content
- Accountability: Users are responsible for the content they create or broadcast
- Protection: Safeguard minors, vulnerable individuals, and personal data
- Transparency: Enforce rules consistently and clearly
4. Content Safety Standards
4.1 Prohibited Content
The following content is strictly prohibited:
- Violence, threats, or encouragement of physical harm
- Hate speech, harassment, or discrimination based on protected characteristics
- Sexual content involving minors or exploitative behavior
- Terrorist propaganda or extremist content
- Illegal activities (e.g., drug trafficking, weapons sales)
- Non-consensual recording or broadcasting of individuals
- Doxxing or sharing private or sensitive personal information
4.2 Restricted Content
Some content may be allowed with limitations or age-gating:
- Strong language
- Mild violence in a documentary or news context
- Alcohol consumption at events
Event organizers must label such content appropriately.
5. Livestreaming Safety Rules
5.1 Responsibilities of Streamers
- Avoid filming individuals who have clearly opted out
- Monitor live chat and interactions during the event
5.2 Public and Crowd Safety
- Do not livestream emergencies, accidents, or medical situations unless for legitimate news purposes
- Avoid showing security vulnerabilities or restricted areas
- Comply with local laws and venue policies
6. Chat and Interaction Safety
6.1 Acceptable Behavior
- Be respectful and constructive
- Stay on-topic
- Follow moderator instructions
6.2 Unacceptable Behavior
- Sexual or explicit messages
- Harassment, bullying, or spamming
- Impersonation of others
- Coordinated attacks or brigading
The App may use automated moderation tools and human review to enforce chat safety.
7. Child and Minor Safety
- Accounts must meet minimum age requirements
- Events primarily involving minors require additional safeguards
- No private messaging between adults and minors (if applicable)
- Parents or guardians must provide consent where required by law
Any suspected child exploitation will be reported to appropriate authorities.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
- Do not share personal data such as addresses, phone numbers, or financial information
- Respect the privacy of attendees, speakers, and performers
- The App processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws
Users should review the Privacy Policy for full details.
9. Reporting and Enforcement
9.1 Reporting Safety Concerns
Users can report:
- Unsafe or illegal livestreams
- Abusive chat behavior
- Impersonation or fraud
- Privacy violations
Reports are reviewed promptly, especially for live content.
9.2 Enforcement Actions
Possible actions include:
- Content removal or stream interruption
- Temporary account restrictions
- Permanent account bans
- Referral to law enforcement when required
10. Crisis and Emergency Situations
If a livestream involves:
- Immediate danger to individuals
- Ongoing criminal activity
- Medical emergencies
The App may terminate the stream and escalate the issue to emergency services or authorities.
Users should always contact local emergency services directly when needed.
11. Safety Tools and Features
The App may provide:
- Live moderation controls
- Keyword filtering
- User blocking and muting
- Stream delay options
- Reporting and flagging tools
Users are encouraged to actively use these tools.
12. Updates to This Guide
This Safety Guide may be updated to reflect new features, legal requirements, or emerging risks. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the latest version.