Moderation Policy
Purpose
This PeerTube instance exists to provide a privacy-respecting, community-run home for Zcash ecosystem video on watchz.cash.
Status: Applies to the MVP (invite-only alpha, April 2026)
Last updated: 2026-03-27
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Who this policy applies to
- Viewers
- Account holders
- Channel owners, uploaders, moderators, and administrators
Roles
- Administrators: instance configuration, security, federation policy, account creation controls, backups/updates, and final escalation authority.
- Moderators: handle reports, enforce this policy, and maintain federation decisions log.
- Channel owners: responsible for content and metadata quality within their channels; coordinate uploads with trusted uploaders.
- Trusted uploaders: may upload to specific channels as authorized; uploads are unlisted until approved.
Moderation is designed to be predictable, minimal, and aligned with the scope of the instance.
Account access (MVP)
- Registration is invite-only
- Uploading is limited to a trusted uploader list
- Viewers do not need an account to watch public videos
Publishing workflow and visibility (MVP)
- New uploads are unlisted until approved (approval-first model)
- A video is “published” when it is public and meets the metadata minimums
What is allowed
This instance hosts content relevant to the Zcash ecosystem, including (non-exhaustive):
- Conference/event recordings
- Tutorials and technical talks
- Interviews and community updates
- Educational content that supports Zcash adoption and understanding
What is not allowed
The instance will not host content that includes:
- Illegal content or instructions facilitating illegal activity
- Harassment, hate, or targeted abuse
- Non-consensual intimate imagery
- Doxxing or sharing private personal information
- Malware, phishing, or scams
- Spam or misleading impersonation
Definitions (MVP):
- Spam: bulk, repetitive, or deceptive content intended to manipulate discovery, distribute scams, or disrupt normal use.
- Misleading impersonation: presenting yourself as another person or organization (or as an official representative) in a way that is likely to confuse viewers.
Reporting
- Viewers can report videos/accounts via PeerTube’s reporting tools.
- Include as much detail as possible (timestamps, description of issue).
- Privacy note: reports may include sensitive information. Access is limited to moderators/admins, and we avoid publishing personally identifying details when documenting outcomes.
- We do not publish moderator notes or report details publicly, except in aggregate.
Response targets (MVP)
- Illegal/urgent: same day
- Other reports: within 72 hours
Enforcement actions
Actions are applied based on severity, context, and pattern of behavior.
Depending on the situation, actions may include:
- Requesting edits or clarifications from the uploader or channel owner
- Unlisting or removing a video
- Suspending or removing uploader access
- Suspending an account
- Instance-level federation actions (block or unfollow)
Appeals
- Users may appeal moderation decisions via the instance contact method.
- Appeals should include the link, a description, and the requested remedy.
Special cases
The following categories may be handled with faster or more restrictive actions while a review is completed:
- Doxxing or personal data: may be unlisted immediately while reviewing
- Credible safety threats: may be unlisted immediately and escalated to admins
- Impersonation: may require verification or removal of misleading identifiers
- Copyright or rights disputes: content may be unlisted while assessed
- Disputes with channel owners: moderators handle routine cases; if unresolved, admins are the final escalation authority
Federation policy (MVP)
Federation follows a curated allow/block model aligned with moderation capacity and scope.
- Federation is curated
- Instances that routinely distribute spam, harassment, or policy-violating content may be blocked or unfollowed
- Federation decisions are logged for internal accountability
What “curated” means:
- Federation is not open by default
- Instances that create repeated moderation overhead or distribute policy-violating content may be blocked or unfollowed
- Decisions are logged for internal accountability
Transparency
This policy is part of a broader public documentation set for the project and aligns with the project hub and publishing workflow.
We publish:
- This moderation policy
- A high-level description of federation posture
- Sustainability notes (cost drivers and operational considerations)
Policy changes
This policy will evolve as the instance grows and as real usage informs moderation needs.
Notes
This policy is a living document and will be updated as the project progresses.
Updates will be reflected in: