These Guidelines are part of the Terms of Service. They apply to everyone on Ovation and to everything you do here: your profile, photos, videos, voice intro, Moments, video posts, messages, reports, and the way you treat other people.
If you use creator tools, the Creator Agreement also applies. If you see something that breaks these rules, report it.
The short version
- Be 18 or older. No exceptions.
- Be real. Do not impersonate, steal photos, or run a fake profile.
- Be decent. No harassment, hate, threats, doxxing, or unwanted sexual attention.
- Get consent before sharing someone else’s image, voice, private messages, or contact details.
- No sexual services, escort services, compensated dating, or paid physical companionship.
- No scams, spam, illegal goods, or off-platform payment for Ovation features.
- Report and block. Do not retaliate.
1.Who this applies to
These Guidelines apply to every account and every part of Ovation. They apply whether you are posting publicly, sending a private message, or reporting someone.
They also apply to behaviour that starts on Ovation and continues elsewhere, such as harassing someone after they block you, sharing their private information, or using Ovation to arrange something that would break these rules.
Ovation is for adults 18 and older. If you are under 18, do not use Ovation.
2.Zero tolerance
The following are never allowed on Ovation:
- child sexual abuse material, child sexual exploitation, grooming, sextortion, or any sexual content involving a minor;
- human trafficking, sexual exploitation, or the sale of another person;
- non-consensual intimate images or private sexual content;
- credible threats of violence, incitement to violence, or praise for serious harm;
- terrorist or violent extremist content, or recruiting for it;
- content that encourages someone to self-harm, starve themselves, or take their own life;
- hateful content that attacks people because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, caste, or another protected characteristic;
- doxxing or sharing someone’s home address, phone number, workplace, identity documents, financial details, or other private information without permission; and
- fraud, phishing, or a scam that causes someone to lose money or personal information.
These are not “edge cases.” If I find them, I may remove the content, close the account immediately, and report the matter to the authorities where appropriate.
3.Respect people
Disagreement is fine. Cruelty is not. Do not:
- harass, bully, intimidate, stalk, or repeatedly contact someone after they ask you to stop;
- send unwanted sexual messages, comments, images, or requests;
- threaten to share someone’s private information or images;
- make degrading comments about someone’s body, health, disability, race, religion, gender, or sexuality;
- encourage other people to pile onto someone; or
- use a report or a block to retaliate against someone.
If someone is not interested, accept it. If someone blocks you, do not create another account to get around it.
4.Be real
People should be able to trust that they are talking to the person in the profile. Do not:
- pretend to be someone else, including a celebrity or public figure;
- use someone else’s photos, videos, voice, or life story without permission;
- lie about your age, identity, location, or relationship status in a way that is meant to deceive;
- use realistic AI-generated images, video, or voice to impersonate someone or create a misleading persona; or
- run multiple accounts to evade a block, a suspension, or a limit.
If you use editing or AI tools, you remain responsible for the result. If the result could make someone believe something false about who you are, do not post it.
5.Sexual content and paid services
Ovation is not an adult-content platform and is not a marketplace for physical services. Do not post or send:
- pornographic or sexually explicit content, including sexual acts, explicit nudity, or fetish content;
- sexual services, escort services, sugar dating, compensated dating, or paid physical companionship;
- requests for sexual content in exchange for money, Coins, gifts, or attention; or
- any content that sexualises a minor or someone who appears to be a minor.
Ovation is for conversation and connection. It is not a way to buy sexual services, physical meetings, or a relationship. Do not use Ovation to arrange or advertise those things.
6.Privacy and consent
You need permission before you share someone else’s image, voice, private messages, contact details, or personal information. That includes:
- photos and videos of other people, even if they are in the background;
- screenshots of private conversations;
- recordings of private conversations;
- someone’s phone number, address, workplace, or social handles; and
- content that reveals someone’s health, sexuality, religion, or immigration status.
Do not record a private conversation unless the other person consents and you have a legal right to record. Do not share a recording or screenshot of someone else without permission. If someone asks you to delete something private, do it.
Do not send passwords, identity documents, financial details, or anything you need to keep completely private.
7.Illegal activity and regulated goods
Do not use Ovation to buy, sell, advertise, or arrange:
- illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia;
- weapons, ammunition, or explosives;
- stolen property, counterfeit goods, or items that infringe someone’s rights;
- gambling, lotteries, or betting services;
- regulated financial, medical, or legal services without the required qualifications and permissions;
- wildlife, animal products, or other goods restricted by law; or
- any other product or service that is illegal where you or the other person is located.
Do not use Ovation to plan or encourage violence, fraud, trafficking, or another crime.
8.Spam, scams, and platform abuse
Do not:
- send bulk or repeated messages, or copy the same message to many people;
- advertise unrelated products, affiliate links, crypto schemes, investment “opportunities,” or get-rich-quick offers;
- run romance scams, fake jobs, fake prizes, or phishing;
- ask for gift cards, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, or payment links outside Google Play for Ovation features;
- use bots, scrapers, fake engagement, or automated accounts;
- probe, overload, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to Ovation;
- reverse engineer the app or bypass security, age, or payment checks; or
- sell, rent, or transfer your account.
If someone asks you to pay outside Ovation or pressures you for money, stop and report the account. Payments for Ovation features are handled through Ovation and Google Play.
9.Creator standards
Creators get additional tools, and additional responsibility. If you offer content or services:
- describe what people are getting accurately;
- do not publish, sell, or misuse information about users;
- respect boundaries, including when someone declines an offer or stops responding;
- do not use creator tools to send spam, scams, sexual content, or illegal offers; and
- follow the Creator Agreement and all applicable law.
Creator tools do not make someone your employee, contractor, or partner. They also do not guarantee income, attention, or a relationship.
10.Reporting and blocking
If something feels wrong, use the tools in the app:
- report a profile, a Moment, or a video from the content or profile;
- report a user from the thread menu in a chat;
- block a user from their profile or a chat; and
- contact support at brinedfish979@gmail.com if you cannot use the in-app tools.
Give as much context as you can: what happened, where it happened, and any relevant links or screenshots. Do not submit false reports or use reporting to harass someone. Misusing reports is a violation.
Blocking is meant to stop contact and hide content between you. It may also remove existing follow relationships and clear undelivered messages. Historical messages may remain on each person’s device. Reports are reviewed as soon as I can. I may not be able to tell you the outcome because of the other person’s privacy.
11.How enforcement works
I may review content and accounts proactively, after a report, or when a legal or safety issue is raised. If I find a violation, I may:
- remove or restrict the content;
- send a warning;
- limit features such as messaging, Discover, or posting;
- suspend or close the account;
- adjust Coins or creator earnings connected to a refund, chargeback, fraud, or violation; or
- preserve evidence and report the matter to the authorities.
I consider the seriousness of the behaviour, the risk to other people, and whether there is a pattern. Serious violations can lead to immediate removal without a warning. I review reports and take action when content or behaviour breaks these rules.
If an account is closed for a violation, Coins and other amounts are not refunded, except where the law or Google Play requires it.
12.Appeals and emergencies
12.1 Appeals
If you believe a decision was wrong, email brinedfish979@gmail.com with the subject “Ovation appeal,” your account number, and enough detail to identify the decision. I will review it. I may not be able to share information about another user or a report.
12.2 Emergencies
Ovation is not monitored for emergencies. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services. Do not wait for a reply in the app.
12.3 Changes
I may update these Guidelines as Ovation changes or as the law changes. I will post the new version here and update the effective date. Material changes will be communicated in the app or by email where reasonable. If you do not agree, stop using Ovation and delete your account.