01Zero-Tolerance Policy Statement

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.

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.

02Prohibition 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.

03Creator 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).
• Enhanced Manual Review During Onboarding: Reviewers observe the creator’s demeanor and environment during the ID verification. Indicators such as appearing nervous, fearful, or acting under instructions will trigger additional scrutiny, including direct questions in a live video call.
• Device and IP Monitoring: Our team 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.
• Ongoing Monitoring: 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.

04Consent 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.

05Reporting 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, typically an instant suspension.
• Investigation Protocols: Content will be hidden from public view pending investigation. We preserve all data but freeze financial transactions. If evidence confirms involvement, the account and any related accounts are terminated.
• Rapid Response & Escalation: SWAG has a rapid-response protocol, promptly reporting credible trafficking cases to federal law enforcement agencies or the CyberTipline (for any minor exploitation) and providing preserved data.
• User-Generated Reporting Mechanisms: Every piece of content and profile has a “Report” button. Reports of this nature are escalated as urgent and reviewed by our Trust & Safety team 24/7.

06Staff 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.

07Non-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 and provide linkages to appropriate support organizations.