Community Guidelines

These guidelines govern behaviour in the MovieFinder chat and interactive features. They are developed in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA, EU 2022/2065) — Art. 14 (notice mechanism), Art. 16 (notice & action), Art. 20 (internal complaint mechanism) — and the EU AI Act (EU 2024/1689) on AI-generated content.

Last updated: 15.04.2026. Applicable law: DSA (EU 2022/2065), EU AI Act 2024/1689, GDPR.

1. Core Principles

  • Respect: engage with other users with dignity, regardless of differences.
  • Honesty: share only information you believe to be accurate. Clearly label opinions as opinions.
  • Safety: do not post content that could harm people, especially children.
  • Accountability: stand behind the content you publish.

2. Prohibited Content

  • Illegal content: any content that violates EU law or applicable national legal systems.
  • Hate speech & discrimination: incitement to hatred based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.
  • Harassment & threats: personal attacks, stalking, public shaming, or threats directed at a specific user.
  • CSAM: any image or description involving children in a sexual context — immediate removal and notification of authorities.
  • Disinformation: intentional sharing of false information designed to mislead.
  • Coordinated inauthentic behaviour: mass-managed accounts or organised campaigns to manipulate.

3. AI-Generated Content Rules (EU AI Act Art. 50)

  • If you post AI-generated text, images, audio, or video, you must visibly label it as "AI-Generated".
  • Deepfake content depicting real people without their consent is prohibited.
  • Synthetic disinformation (AI-generated fake news or quotes attributed to real individuals) is prohibited.
  • MovieFinder may use automated tools to identify and flag AI-generated content.

4. Intellectual Property

  • Do not post copyrighted content without permission.
  • Links to pirated copies of films/series, IPTV streams, or illegal downloads are prohibited.
  • Respect citation rules — brief excerpts with attribution for comment purposes are permitted (fair use/fair dealing).

5. Personal Data Protection

  • Prohibited: posting personal information of third parties (doxxing) — names, addresses, phone numbers, emails without consent.
  • Do not post photos or recordings of people without their consent.
  • Unlawful processing of personal data violates GDPR and will result in immediate removal and possible notification of the supervisory authority.

6. Content Moderation

  • MovieFinder applies a combination of human and algorithmic moderation.
  • Automated tools are publicly disclosed in accordance with the EU AI Act (Art. 50) and the DSA.
  • Moderation decisions are made within a reasonable time after notification.
  • Where there is sufficient indication of illegal content, we act immediately regardless of the existence of a formal report.

7. Reporting Mechanism (DSA Art. 14)

  • If you see content that violates these guidelines or EU law, you can report it to: reports@moviefinder.top
  • Include: URL/ID of the content, description of the violation, and your contact details (optional).
  • Anonymous reports are accepted, but providing contact details speeds up processing.
  • You will receive a confirmation of receipt within 48 hours.

8. Appeal Process (DSA Art. 20)

  • If your content has been removed or your account functions restricted, you have the right to appeal.
  • Send an appeal to reports@moviefinder.top with: type of decision, the specific content affected, and arguments against the decision.
  • We will respond within 14 working days with a reasoned decision.
  • If you disagree with the internal outcome, you may refer the matter to a DSA-certified out-of-court dispute settlement body.

9. Consequences of Violations

  • Warning: for minor or first-time violations.
  • Temporary restriction: posting suspended for 7–30 days.
  • Permanent ban: for serious or repeated violations.
  • Notification of authorities: for illegal content (CSAM, threats) we automatically notify competent authorities.
  • All actions are accompanied by a notification and right of appeal, unless a law requires immediate action.

10. Transparency & Updates (DSA)

  • We publish an annual moderation transparency report in accordance with DSA requirements.
  • Changes to these guidelines are announced with 14 days' notice.
  • Questions about moderation: reports@moviefinder.top
  • Last updated: 15.04.2026.