Policy goal
The goal of this policy is to limit the exposure of adult content to users who may be sensitive to such content, as well as to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
What is in violation
Adult content is not permitted within areas that do not have visibility controls. Adobe allows some types of adult content within areas that have visibility controls (for example, behind a Mature Content Wall or in private storage). The type of content and where it is or is not allowed is outlined below.
The following content is never permitted (regardless of visibility controls available), and posting of such content could lead to an immediate Adobe-level account restriction:
- Illegal or extreme sexual content
The following content is permitted in certain spaces, specifically if visibility controls are in place. If the following content is published without the appropriate visibility controls in place, we will adjust the setting; however, repeated posting of such content could lead to Adobe-level account restrictions:
- Explicit sexual content (only in private storage)
- Implied sexual content (permitted if and where the Mature Content Wall feature is in place)
- Nudity (permitted if and where the Mature Content Wall feature is in place)
Note: Exceptions may be made for documentary or educational content.
Policy definitions
Adult content
Any content, including audio or video material, which contains nudity, sexual material, sexual dialogue, or depictions of sexual acts
Nudity
A visual of the following fully unclothed and/or exposed body parts (which in ordinary public contexts would be covered):
- Female breast with nipple
- Genitals
- Anus
Illegal or extreme sexual content
Sexual content universally recognized to cause harm to an individual or animal, for example:
- Child pornography (also see the Child Safety policy)
- Bestiality
- Rape scenes
- Snuff films
- Non-consensual nudity (including deepfake nudity and deepfake pornography)
Adult content
Material containing graphic realistic depictions of sexual acts, or depictions of erotic behavior (in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement.
Implied sexual content
Depictions of sexual positions and movements that constitute sexual activity without explicitly showing sexual intercourse or other sexual acts
Moderate sexual content
Content that is sexually suggestive that does not depict or portray a sex act
Exceptions
Documentary
Addresses sensitive subjects and thematic in an age-appropriate manner.
Informative: History, science, culture, societal issues.
Educational or scientific
Anatomy diagrams, medical resources, public health PSAs
Fine art
Sculptures, paintings, photographs featured in museums, educational materials, textbooks, historical materials, and so on
Newsworthy
Depictions of images relevant to a newsworthy event
Commentary related to a political or national event; image purpose should be relevant to the event
* Explicit sexual content and illegal or extreme sexual content are never permitted, even under the “exceptions.”