Now, we all hear about Wattpad, it's a website where Fanfiction can be! But some people, if not, most, forget to read the Guidelines and Terms of Service.
We all follow these rules to stay safe, and be a happy community.
So, before you post anything on Wattpad, please consider the following guidelines:
Copyright
The story you’re about to post, as well as all associated media, is appropriate for the community, and has been correctly rated. See: Rating Your Story & Prohibited Content below.
The story is entirely your own original work, or you have the author’s permission to post it. See: Copyrighted Faq
The story has been placed in the correct category (such as Romance, Science Fiction, Fanfiction, etc.). See: Content Categories.
If you come across any content that violates our guidelines, let us know by reporting it.
Mature 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:
An explicit sex scene (R-rated)
Self-harm themes or scenes (including suicide and eating disorders)
Graphic depictions of violence
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Prohibited Content
The following guidelines list content that is not allowed on Wattpad. This is not an exhaustive list, and we reserve the right to remove any content that we deem inappropriate.
Sex on Wattpad
The following sexual content is not allowed on Wattpad, and will be removed:
Pornographic stories
Stories containing sexual content with persons under the age of 16
or that are in violation of Canadian law
Stories encouraging or promoting non-consensual sex. You can have a story with non con, but tell your readers that it's not okay.
Stories intended solely for sexual roleplay or messaging
Stories which encourage any other illegal sex acts, such as bestiality or necrophilia.
Media on Wattpad
Media on Wattpad includes images, videos, gifs, and sound clips. The following Media is not allowed on Wattpad, and will be removed:
Media containing full exposure of any private parts, such as genitalia, breasts and buttocks.
Media displaying sexual intercourse, or any other sexual act, regardless of whether private parts are visible.
Media displaying self-harm or suicide
Images of people posted without their consent, except for public figures and celebrities.
Any other media which captures an illegal act. Like drugs, and beasitality
Talking about Others:
Sharing opinions on stories and the quality or style of writing is ok, but don’t post any content that:
Bashes a user purely for personal reasons
Reveals any personally identifying information about other people, including real names, addresses, other contact information, physical descriptions, or private photographs/videos
Actively promotes violence or hatred. The promotion of hatred on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, or sexual orientation, or content that is intended to bully, threaten, or harass others, is also strictly prohibited. We aim to create a safe community for everyone on Wattpad, so be kind, respectful, and please treat others as you would want to be treated.
Self-Harm on Wattpad:
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please know that help is available. For residents in the U.S. and Canada, please contact 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Help for other countries: http://w.tt/1cspgyo.
Any content that encourages or gives instruction on self-harm will be removed. Self-harm includes suicide and eating disorders
Discussions about recovery and support are completely acceptable on Wattpad. Stories or discussions which aim to place a negative light on the consequences of self-harm and eating disorders are not a violation.
Spam:
Any content that advertises products or services unrelated to, or not sanctioned by Wattpad is not permitted and will be removed.
COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
At Wattpad we value the incredible amount of dedication and commitment that goes into the creation process, so helping creators protect their rights is our top priority.
Posting the copyrighted works of others without their legal consent is strictly prohibited. This applies to all stories, images, and media.
Posting on behalf of an author and giving credit to them is still a violation of copyright. Consent is always required from the author.
Adaptations or slight alterations to a work, such as changing names, are a violation of copyright.
Any works posted in violation of these rights will be promptly removed and multiple violations may result in immediate account closure.
If you believe that your copyrights have been violated, please report it to us immediately by submitting a ticket to http://www.wattpad.com/help/dmca/0 or by submitting a formal Digitial Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice to Copyright@wattpad.com. The Wattpad community is also encouraged to report any instances of copyright infringement by clicking on the story’s ‘Report’ button. For more information on our Copyright Policy, please see our terms of service.
