Anti-Slavery Policy

Anti-Slavery and Anti-Trafficking Statement

ANTI-SLAVERY, ANTI-TRAFFICKING, AND EXPLOITATION PREVENTION POLICIES

SWAG maintains a robust framework to prevent any form of human exploitation on our platform. We have a zero-tolerance policy for slavery, human trafficking, coercion or any kind of forced participation in content creation. This encompasses integrated strategies for verification, monitoring, reporting, and assistance, aligning with global human rights norms, anti-trafficking regulations, and financial compliance mandates. These policies apply to all platform participants – creators, members, and any third parties – and are enforced through strict onboarding checks, continuous monitoring, user reporting mechanisms, and collaboration with law enforcement. We recognize our responsibility to ensure that all content on SWAG is produced consensually by adults and that our platform is not used to facilitate or profit from human trafficking or exploitation in any way.

ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY STATEMENT

SWAG unequivocally does not tolerate modern slavery, sex trafficking, or exploitation. We explicitly prohibit any content that features individuals who are forced, coerced, or unable to consent. Any account engaging in or promoting such activity will be immediately banned. This zero-tolerance stance is communicated clearly to all users and staff: SWAG does not accept or condone any form of modern slavery, whether forced, compulsory, or trafficked labor. All creators must certify during onboarding that their content involves only consenting adults and that no one is acting under coercion or duress.

Similarly, members are reminded that any attempt to exploit others or solicit illegal services on the platform will lead to expulsion and reporting to authorities. Our policy aligns with global ethical standards and laws – for example, U.S. law (FOSTA-SESTA) makes it illegal for online platforms to knowingly assist or facilitate sex trafficking, and SWAG goes beyond mere compliance by actively preventing and rooting out any such misconduct. In practical terms, “zero tolerance” means that when we discover evidence of trafficking or exploitation, we act immediately and decisively. Infractions prompt instant service cessation, authority notifications, and lifelong exclusion from Platform access or facilities. There are no warnings or second chances for offenders in this realm. We want to foster a safe environment where creators produce content of their own free will and members engage respectfully, free from any association with human rights abuses.

Prohibition on Third-Party Exploitation and Debt Bondage

Vetting of Agents & Managers: We strictly prohibit individuals, agencies, or "talent managers" from managing Creator accounts unless they can prove legitimate business registration and provide verified authorization from the Creator. Unregistered agents or recruiters lacking business legitimacy are forbidden.
No Debt Bondage: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for debt bondage. It is prohibited to use financial debts, recruitment fees, or other financial obligations to coerce a Creator into producing content or remaining on the platform.
Direct Access & Financial Autonomy: Regardless of agency representation, Creators must always retain direct access to their SWAG account settings and withdrawal options. Payouts to non-performer-owned accounts without legal substantiation are strictly prohibited to curtail intermediary abuses.

CREATOR ONBOARDING & EXPLOITATION DETECTION MECHANISMS

Strict Age and Identity Verification: Every participant undergoes comprehensive checks, incorporating government-issued ID validation (passport, national ID, driver's license), live identity alignment via facial recognition or in-person methods, and documented age confirmation (18+ with traceable records). We enforce bans on anonymous or unverified third-party entries and conduct routine re-verifications.
Enhanced Manual Review During Onboarding: SWAG’s creator verification process is augmented with specific checks aimed at detecting signs of coercion or trafficking from the very start. During the ID verification selfie/video, reviewers observe the creator’s demeanor and environment. Indicators such as a person appearing extremely nervous, fearful, or as if they are being instructed by someone off-camera will trigger additional scrutiny. We may ask the creator a few direct questions in a live video call – reluctance or inability to answer could suggest coercion. We also compare the creator’s submitted information for inconsistencies (e.g., mismatching bank account names).
Device and IP Monitoring: Our team also checks if the same device or IP address is associated with multiple creator sign-ups – a scenario possibly indicating one person trying to register several victims. If detected, all related accounts are flagged for a deep review.
Strict Investigation Standards: Any hint of possible trafficking or unwillingness results in the account being held back or rejected, pending thorough investigation. All creators, as a condition of account approval, must digitally sign our Creator Code of Conduct, affirming: “I am creating content of my own free will, I am not being forced or defrauded into appearing, and no one else is controlling my account.”
Ongoing Monitoring of Creator Content and Behavior: Verification at sign-up alone is not enough, so SWAG employs continuous monitoring mechanisms. Proactive surveillance targets indicators like evident abuse, fear, distress, intoxication, scripted coercion, confinement signals, trafficking cues, repeated unsafe settings, metadata discrepancies, VPN anomalies, and geographic inconsistencies.
Content Red Flags: For instance, SWAG may flag content where a creator has visible injuries or bruises that could indicate abuse. We require that all individuals who appear in any content be age-verified and documented. If any unverified person is detected in a creator’s content, that content is immediately taken down and the creator is contacted for an explanation.
Creator Support Resources: We encourage creators to privately reach out to us if their situation changes. SWAG supplies resources on our Creator Help Center about organizations that assist trafficking victims and a one-click “Report a Safety Issue” button that goes directly to our safety team.

Consent and Performer Autonomy

The Platform safeguards voluntary, informed, and retractable consent through contracts in accessible languages, elimination of pressure, financial manipulation, debt obligations, or external dominance, and performers' rights to halt, erase, or retract content anytime. Third-party endorsements are forbidden unless adhering to verified guardianship or legal benchmarks, reinforcing performers' independence and willful engagement.

REPORTING AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

Account Removal and Suspension Procedures: The moment SWAG has credible reason to believe an account is involved in trafficking, coercion, or any exploitation, we take immediate action prior to full investigation to ensure no further harm can occur via our platform. This typically means an instant suspension of the account.
Transparent Penalty Measures: Breaches incur calibrated sanctions: Suspected trafficking or underage issues result in prompt suspension plus law enforcement alerts; Verified trafficking or coercion results in indefinite bans with comprehensive legal aid; Identity non-verification results in access revocation pending resolution; Exploitative uploads result in immediate content elimination followed by scrutiny.
Investigation Protocols: For a creator, their content will be hidden from public view pending investigation. We preserve all data from the account but freeze financial transactions. If evidence confirms involvement in trafficking or forced content, the account is terminated and any related accounts are also terminated. We document the entire process and outcome.
Rapid Response & Escalation to Authorities: SWAG has a rapid-response protocol for potential trafficking situations. In the U.S., we will promptly report credible trafficking cases to federal law enforcement agencies or the CyberTipline (for any minor exploitation) and provide them with the preserved data they need under the allowances of law.
Cooperation with Victim Support: We will also reach out to organizations like the National Human Trafficking Hotline to ensure the case is flagged to victim support networks. In the EU or UK, we similarly contact local police units or national trafficking hotlines. Our policy is to cooperate fully with investigations – complying with lawful requests for information swiftly to aid in the rescue of victims and prosecution of offenders.
Legal Compliance and Global Regulations: SWAG’s anti-trafficking efforts are designed to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, including U.S. laws like SESTA/FOSTA, and international laws like the UK Modern Slavery Act and Australia’s Modern Slavery legislation. We also comply with Section 230 carve-outs.
User-Generated Reporting Mechanisms: SWAG provides easy and anonymous reporting tools for anyone to flag suspected trafficking or exploitation. Every piece of content and each profile has a “Report” button. We also have a dedicated email support@swag.live and an online form. Reports of this nature are escalated as urgent and reviewed by our Trust & Safety team 24/7.

Staff and Partner Training

Compulsory, yearly-documented sessions cover trafficking and coercion recognition, secure non-alerting interventions, jurisdictional reporting duties, victim-focused dialogue, and privacy adherence (e.g., GDPR). This equips personnel with essential expertise for effective, compliant handling.

Non-Retaliation Guarantee for Victims

If a Creator is identified as a victim of trafficking or coercion:

No Penalty: Their account will be closed securely without penalty, and their content will be permanently removed.
Support, Not Blame: Victims will never be blamed, retaliated against, or treated as offenders by SWAG. We prioritize their safety, ensure absolute non-blame and anti-retaliation policies, and will provide linkages to appropriate support organizations.