Arwy values creative freedom of expression. But we must set boundaries that protect the wider community and keep the platform safe. This policy explains what we allow and what we don’t.
1. Allowed Content
1.1 Literary Works
- Novels, short stories, poetry, essays, memoirs and biographies
- Works in fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery and crime genres
- Romance and love stories (with a content warning)
- Historical fiction, dystopia, psychological thriller
- Children’s and young-adult literature
- Works with philosophical, religious and spiritual themes
- Humor and satire
1.2 Adult Content (18+ Mark Required)
The following content is accepted only when the appropriate content warnings are marked and access is limited to adult users:
- Sexual content between adults (erotic literature)
- Graphic violence scenes (within realistic fiction)
- Fictional scenes referring to drug and alcohol use
- Works dealing with trauma, suicide or self-harm themes (for literary purposes)
Explicit sexual content and pornography are not allowed in posts, comments or messages, even when marked 18+. See 2.2.
1.3 Sensitive Posts (18+)
Posts can contain sensitive content too: violence, strong language, disturbing or traumatic themes, or sexuality that is implied but not explicit. When you share such a post, mark it 18+. Sensitive posts are hidden by default. They are shown — blurred until tapped — only to users who are 18 or older according to the date of birth they entered and who have turned on Show sensitive content in Settings > Privacy. Guests and users under 18 never see them. This option is being rolled out gradually.
2. Prohibited Content
2.1 Strictly Prohibited (Zero Tolerance)
The following content is not accepted in any context. When detected, it is removed immediately and the account is permanently closed.
- Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) — any content that sexualizes a minor
- Hate speech — calls to violence based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability
- Harassment of real people — targeted harassment, doxxing, threats
- Terror propaganda — content that supports or encourages terrorist organizations
- Disinformation — misleading news or fake content
2.2 Disallowed Content
- Material that infringes copyright (copying another author’s work)
- Spam — meaningless or repetitive content
- Commercial advertising content (without permission)
- Exposing personal data (sharing real people’s address, phone, etc.)
- Impersonating others under a false identity
- Content that directs people to illegal activities
- Explicit sexual content and pornography in posts, comments or messages — graphic depictions of sexual acts, even when marked 18+
3. Content Warning System
Before publishing, authors must mark chapter content in the following categories:
| Warning Type | What it means | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Content | Sexual content | 18+ |
| Sensitive Themes | Trauma, suicide, substance use | With warning |
| Violence | Graphic violence scenes | With warning |
| Horror | Intense horror content | All ages |
| Negative Behavior | Bullying, harassment scenes (fictional) | All ages |
4. Moderation Process
4.1 Reporting
When users see a policy violation, they can:
- Use the “Report” button on the content
- Email info@arwy.life
4.2 Review and Sanctions
- Reports are reviewed within 48 hours (immediately for CSAM)
- If a violation is found, the content is removed and the user is informed
- Sensitive content shared without an 18+ mark may be marked 18+ by a moderator, have its visibility limited, or be removed
- For repeated violations, the account is suspended or closed
- The author may appeal our decisions via info@arwy.life
5. Copyright
You own the copyright to the works you publish. Arwy only obtains a license to display them within the platform. Works belonging to others may not be published without permission. To report a copyright infringement, use our Contact page.