Community Guidelines

Guidelines for maintaining a respectful, safe, and supportive community for all users.

Last updated: August 22, 2025

Our Mission

ClockThatTea is a verified social media platform where users share authentic life experiences and connect with others. These guidelines help maintain a respectful, safe, and supportive community for all users.

Content Ownership and Consent

All users must comply with these fundamental requirements:

  • Own Your Content: Only post content that you created or have explicit permission to share
  • Consent Required: Never post photos, videos, or information about other people without their explicit consent
  • Respect Privacy: Do not share private conversations, personal information, or content from other platforms without permission
  • Verify Rights: Ensure you have all necessary rights to any content you post, including photos, videos, and text
  • No Impersonation: Do not create fake accounts or impersonate others

Minor Protection and Verification

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: ClockThatTea has absolute zero tolerance for any content involving individuals under 18 years of age.

Platform Age Requirements

  • 18+ Only Platform: ClockThatTea is exclusively for users 18 years of age and older
  • No Minor Content: Content featuring, mentioning, or involving anyone under 18 is strictly prohibited
  • Immediate Removal: Any content involving minors will be removed immediately upon verification
  • Account Termination: Users posting minor content face permanent account termination

Reporting Content Involving Minors

If you believe content on our platform involves a minor, please contact legal@clockthattea.com immediately. Following industry standards established by major platforms like Instagram/Meta, we require verification before processing minor-related reports.

Required Verification Documentation

All minor-related reports must include the following verified information:

1. Legal Authority Verification

  • • Are you reporting for yourself, a child, or another adult?
  • • Are you the legal guardian or legal representative of the minor?
  • • Do you have legal authority to act on behalf of the minor?
  • • What is your relationship to the alleged minor?

2. Age Verification Documentation

Provide official documentation proving the individual's age:

  • • Birth certificate or government-issued birth records
  • • Government-issued ID showing birth date
  • • School enrollment records with age verification
  • • Medical records indicating date of birth
  • • Court documents establishing age

3. Guardianship Verification

Provide proof of your legal relationship to the minor:

  • • Birth certificate showing parental relationship
  • • Legal guardianship documents
  • • Court-appointed custody papers
  • • Government-issued ID matching the guardian name on official documents
  • • Power of attorney for minor affairs (if applicable)

4. Content Identification

Provide specific details about the content:

  • • Screenshots of the exact posts in question
  • • URLs or post locations if available
  • • Detailed description of the concerning content
  • • Date and time the content was posted (if known)
  • • Username or profile information of the posting account

Verification Process and Timeline

  • Documentation Required: All reports must include complete verification documentation
  • Legal Team Review: Our legal team reviews all documentation within 24-48 hours
  • Verification Confirmation: Only verified reports with proper documentation will be processed
  • Immediate Action: Verified reports result in immediate content investigation and removal if confirmed
  • Unverified Reports: Reports without proper documentation cannot be processed per platform policy

Why Verification is Required

  • Industry Standard: Follows verification procedures established by major platforms like Instagram/Meta
  • Legal Protection: Prevents false claims and protects legitimate adult content from wrongful removal
  • Platform Integrity: Ensures responsible content moderation and prevents abuse of reporting systems
  • Legal Compliance: Meets industry standards for handling sensitive content reports
  • Due Process: Provides fair and consistent treatment for all content removal requests

Important: False claims regarding minor content may result in legal liability under applicable laws. All documentation is handled confidentially and used solely for verification purposes.

Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal and potential account termination:

  • Minor Content: Any content featuring, mentioning, or involving individuals under 18 years of age
  • Unauthorized Images: Photos or videos of others posted without their consent
  • Harassment and Bullying: Content intended to intimidate, threaten, or harm others
  • False Information: Deliberately false, defamatory, or misleading statements about others
  • Hate Speech: Content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on protected characteristics
  • Personal Information: Sharing private details like addresses, phone numbers, or workplace information
  • Sexually Explicit Content: Nudity, sexual content, or adult material
  • Violence and Threats: Content promoting, glorifying, or threatening violence
  • Illegal Activity: Content promoting or facilitating illegal activities
  • Spam and Scams: Unsolicited commercial content or fraudulent schemes

User Responsibilities

By using ClockThatTea, you agree to:

  • • Take full responsibility for all content you post
  • • Verify that all individuals in your content are 18 years of age or older
  • • Respect the rights and privacy of others
  • • Obtain proper consent before posting about or mentioning others
  • • Report content that violates these guidelines
  • • Respond appropriately to content removal requests
  • • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • • Maintain respectful interactions with other users

Reporting and Content Removal

We take user safety seriously and provide multiple ways to report concerning content:

  • Minor Content Reports: Contact legal@clockthattea.com with required verification documentation
  • In-App Reporting: Use the report button on any post or profile for general violations
  • Email Reports: Contact support@clockthattea.com with specific details for non-minor issues
  • Legal Requests: For copyright or legal matters, contact legal@clockthattea.com
  • Emergency Situations: Contact local law enforcement for immediate threats

Response Timeline: Minor content reports are prioritized and reviewed within 24 hours upon verification. Other reports are reviewed within 24-48 hours and appropriate action is taken, which may include content removal, user warnings, or account termination.

Account Verification

ClockThatTea requires photo verification to ensure authentic interactions and community safety. All users must be 18 years of age or older to create accounts. Verified accounts help build trust and accountability within our community. Verification status is displayed on user profiles to promote transparency.

Privacy Controls

Users have control over their privacy settings:

  • Display Name Options: Choose to display your real name, username, or remain anonymous
  • Profile Visibility: Control who can see your profile and posts
  • Communication Settings: Manage who can message or mention you
  • Blocking and Muting: Block or mute users who violate guidelines

Enforcement and Consequences

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • Content Removal: Immediate deletion of violating posts
  • Account Warnings: Formal notices for policy violations
  • Feature Restrictions: Limited ability to post or interact
  • Temporary Suspension: Account access suspended for specified periods
  • Permanent Termination: Account permanently banned for serious or repeat violations
  • Legal Action: Referral to law enforcement when appropriate
  • Minor Content Violations: Immediate permanent account termination with no appeal process

Appeals Process

If you believe your content was removed or your account was penalized in error, you may appeal by contacting support@clockthattea.com with specific details about the action taken and why you believe it was incorrect.

Appeals Timeline: General appeals are reviewed within 48 hours. Note: Minor content violations cannot be appealed and result in permanent account termination.

Third-Party Disputes

If someone claims you've posted content about them without permission, you are responsible for resolving the dispute. ClockThatTea may remove content during dispute resolution to maintain community safety. Failure to resolve disputes may result in account penalties. For disputes involving alleged minors, our verification process will be followed as outlined above.

Legal Compliance and Industry Standards

ClockThatTea follows industry-standard practices established by major social media platforms:

  • Platform Provider Status: We operate under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
  • User Responsibility: Content creators are solely responsible for their posts
  • DMCA Compliance: We follow proper copyright procedures as outlined in our DMCA policy
  • Verification Standards: Our minor content verification follows procedures used by Instagram/Meta
  • Due Process: All content removal follows established legal and procedural standards

Community Standards

ClockThatTea is committed to fostering positive interactions and authentic connections among verified adult users. We encourage users to share meaningful experiences, support one another, and contribute to a welcoming community environment for all verified members 18 years of age and older.

Updates to Guidelines

These guidelines may be updated periodically to address new challenges and improve community safety. Users will be notified of significant changes, and continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated guidelines.

Contact Information

  • Minor Content Reports: legal@clockthattea.com (with required verification documentation)
  • General Support: support@clockthattea.com
  • Legal/DMCA Issues: legal@clockthattea.com
  • Privacy Concerns: privacy@clockthattea.com

Last updated: August 22, 2025
This policy incorporates industry-standard verification procedures following practices established by major social media platforms including Instagram/Meta.