These Wattpad Guidelines are please make sure you attually read them.
At Wattpad, we set stories free with the goal of creating a safe and comfortable space for everyone to discover and create.
In order to create an inclusive and respectful space, we want to ensure our Wattpadders know what type of content they will discover as well as content they can or cannot post!
Before you take off on your writing journey, please take a peek at the following guidelines:
It’s important to respect and protect fellow Wattpadder’s feelings, property, and personal information.
You shouldn’t post anything you might regret in the future, or that your peers, family, or teachers might not want to see online.
You should read our Content Guidelines, Code of Conduct, Terms of Service, and our Privacy Policy so you have all the information you need to enjoy Wattpad and help others enjoy it too!
If you come across any content that violates our guidelines, let us know by reporting it. See here for how to do that.
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Content Guidelines
Last Revised: November 15th, 2019
At Wattpad, we set stories free with the goal of creating a safe and comfortable space for everyone to discover and create.
In order to create an inclusive and respectful space, we want to ensure our Wattpadders know what type of content they will discover as well as content they can or cannot post!
Before you take off on your writing journey, please take a peek at the following guidelines:
It’s important to respect and protect fellow Wattpadder’s feelings, property, and personal information.
You shouldn’t post anything you might regret in the future, or that your peers, family, or teachers might not want to see online.
You should read our Content Guidelines, Code of Conduct, Terms of Service, and our Privacy Policy so you have all the information you need to enjoy Wattpad and help others enjoy it too!
If you come across any content that violates our guidelines, let us know by reporting it. See here for how to do that.
To learn more about Copyright, please see Copyright FAQ.
Rating Your Story
All creators are expected to rate their stories as either Mature, or for Everyone, according to the guidelines provided below. If you come across a story that has been rated incorrectly, you can let us know by reporting it (see our guide here). Please note that we will change your rating if it does not comply with these guidelines.
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Mature Rating
Marking your story Mature does not mean that it can contain prohibited content. Stories that contain prohibited content will be removed regardless of their rating.
Mature stories are intended for an audience that is 17 and up. There are restrictions on discovering Mature stories on Wattpad that help ensure they reach the correct audience. A story may be rated Mature if it contains any of the following:
Explicit sex scenes
Self-harm themes or scenes (including suicide and eating disorders)
Graphic depictions of violence; including but not limited to: sexual, verbal, emotional and physical abuse.
If you feel that your story fits our guidelines, but may include parts that aren’t appropriate for younger readers, please rate your story Mature.
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