Never allowed
- Child sexual abuse or exploitation, grooming, sexualization of minors, or attempts to obtain such material.
- Credible threats, terrorism support, instructions for serious violence, or praise of real-world atrocities.
- Non-consensual intimate imagery, sexual exploitation, trafficking, or sexual content intended to evade age protections.
- Targeted harassment, hateful dehumanization, doxxing, stalking, blackmail or coordinated abuse.
- Fraud, impersonation, malware, credential theft, spam, manipulated engagement or deceptive financial schemes.
Public information integrity
Satire, opinion and good-faith mistakes are allowed, but manipulated media and demonstrably false claims designed to cause serious real-world harm may be labeled, reduced or removed. News publishers should use accurate headlines, name sources and correct material errors.
Sensitive content
Graphic, sexual or otherwise sensitive incidental content is hidden by default and may be unavailable to minors. Content whose primary purpose is pornography or shock is not permitted. Location-sharing must never expose another person without consent.
Reporting, blocking and appeals
Use the post menu or conversation safety controls to report content and block an account. Reports are confidential from the reported user. We review context and may prioritize imminent danger or child safety. If action is taken against your content or account, the notice will explain available appeal steps.
Our globally applicable Child Safety Standards explain iChat's zero-tolerance CSAE policy, in-app Child Safety report path, removal process, and legally required reporting of confirmed CSAM.
Emergency situations
iChat is not an emergency service. Contact local emergency services if someone faces immediate danger. Preserve relevant information and report through the app when safe to do so.