Content Moderation Policy

How we moderate AI-generated content on our platform

2025/03/10

Introduction

This Content Moderation Policy explains how 1st Banana moderates AI-generated content to ensure a safe, legal, and respectful environment for all users.

Platform Information

1st Banana is an independent AI service that deploys open-source AI models for image and video generation. We are not affiliated with any model provider. All content generated on our platform is AI-generated and synthetic - it does not depict real people or real events unless using user-provided reference images.

Moderation Approach

Automated Moderation

We employ automated content moderation systems that:

  • Screen prompts before generation begins
  • Analyze generated content in real-time
  • Block prohibited content automatically
  • Flag suspicious patterns for manual review

Manual Review

Our moderation team manually reviews:

  • Content flagged by automated systems
  • User reports of policy violations
  • High-risk categories of content
  • Appeals of moderation decisions

Prohibited Content Categories

Illegal Content

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Content depicting illegal activities
  • Content that violates copyright or trademark laws
  • Content used for fraud or deception
  • Content that violates export control or sanctions

Harmful Content

  • Graphic violence or gore
  • Content promoting self-harm or suicide
  • Terrorist or extremist content
  • Content depicting or promoting illegal drugs
  • Content intended to harass, bully, or threaten

Adult Content (NSFW)

  • Explicit sexual content
  • Pornographic material
  • Non-consensual intimate imagery
  • Content sexualizing minors in any way

Misleading Content

  • Deepfakes intended to deceive
  • Impersonation of public figures for malicious purposes
  • Medical misinformation
  • Content designed for phishing or scams

Hate Speech

  • Content promoting hatred based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics
  • Symbols or imagery associated with hate groups
  • Content dehumanizing or degrading individuals or groups

AI-Generated Content Disclosure

All content generated on our platform includes:

  • Synthetic Content Notice: Generated images and videos are clearly marked as AI-generated
  • Watermarking: Default watermarks identify content as AI-generated (removable with paid plans)
  • Metadata: Generated files include metadata indicating AI origin

Important: All content created on 1st Banana is AI-generated and synthetic. It does not depict real people or real events unless user-provided reference images are used. Users are responsible for disclosing AI origin when sharing content externally.

Moderation Process

1. Pre-Generation Screening

  • Prompts are analyzed for prohibited content
  • Blocked prompts receive immediate feedback
  • Users can modify prompts to comply with policies

2. Generation Monitoring

  • Content is screened during generation
  • Problematic content is automatically blocked
  • Generation stops if violations are detected

3. Post-Generation Review

  • Content may be reviewed after generation
  • Violations result in content removal
  • Repeat violations may lead to account restrictions

4. Appeals Process

If your content was moderated and you believe it was in error:

  1. Contact support@1stbanana.com with your task ID
  2. Explain why the content complies with our policies
  3. Our team will review within 3-5 business days
  4. You'll receive notification of the decision

User Responsibilities

Users must:

  • Comply with all content policies
  • Disclose AI-generated content when sharing externally
  • Report policy violations they encounter
  • Not attempt to bypass moderation systems
  • Use the service responsibly and ethically

Users must not:

  • Generate prohibited content
  • Circumvent safety measures
  • Use the service for illegal purposes
  • Harass or abuse moderation staff
  • Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions

Data Storage and Privacy

Content Storage

  • Generated content is stored according to your subscription plan
  • Free users: 7-day storage
  • Paid users: Extended storage based on plan
  • Deleted content is permanently removed within 30 days

Content Analysis

  • We analyze content for moderation purposes only
  • Content is not used to train our models without explicit consent
  • Aggregate statistics may be collected for service improvement
  • Personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy

Enforcement Actions

Warning

  • First-time minor violations
  • Unintentional policy breaches
  • Content removed, account remains active

Temporary Suspension

  • Repeated violations
  • Serious policy breaches
  • Account suspended for 7-30 days
  • Credits remain but cannot be used during suspension

Permanent Ban

  • Severe violations (illegal content, CSAM, etc.)
  • Repeated violations after warnings
  • Attempts to circumvent moderation
  • Account permanently closed, credits forfeited

For severe violations, we may:

  • Report to law enforcement
  • Cooperate with legal investigations
  • Pursue civil or criminal action
  • Provide evidence to authorities

Reporting Violations

How to Report

Email: support@1stbanana.com with:

  • Description of the violation
  • Task ID or link to content (if available)
  • Screenshots or evidence
  • Your contact information

What Happens Next

  1. Report received and reviewed within 24 hours
  2. Investigation conducted by moderation team
  3. Appropriate action taken
  4. Reporter notified of outcome (when appropriate)

Reporter Protection

  • Reports are confidential
  • Reporter identity is protected
  • Retaliation against reporters is prohibited

Model Information

Open Source Models

We deploy and run open-source AI models with the following licenses:

  • Apache-2.0 licensed models
  • MIT licensed models
  • Other permissive open-source licenses

We do not own, develop, or train the underlying AI models. We operate them on our infrastructure to provide image and video generation services.

Model Updates

  • Models are regularly updated for safety and quality
  • Moderation systems evolve with new threats
  • Users are notified of significant policy changes

Transparency

We are committed to transparency in content moderation:

  • Regular transparency reports (planned)
  • Clear communication about policy changes
  • Explanation of moderation decisions upon request
  • Open dialogue with the community

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to:

  • Address new types of harmful content
  • Improve moderation effectiveness
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Respond to community feedback

Significant changes will be announced via email and on our platform.

Contact Us

Questions about content moderation: support@1stbanana.com

Appeals: support@1stbanana.com (Subject: "Moderation Appeal")

Policy feedback: support@1stbanana.com

For more information, see our Acceptable Use Policy and Privacy Policy.