Lucebra Restricted Topics Policy
Overview
Lucebra is dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive, and respectful educational content. This policy outlines specific topics that are restricted or subject to limited approval on the Lucebra platform. The aim is to maintain a learning environment that is appropriate, respectful, and in alignment with Lucebra's values and standards. Instructors are expected to ensure their courses comply with this policy and follow the Quality Review Process.
Instructor Responsibilities
Instructors have the responsibility to:
- Adhere to both the letter and the spirit of Lucebra's policy and content quality standards.
- Submit courses that align with Lucebra's values and avoid restricted topics unless explicitly permitted.
- Consult with the Trust & Safety team before developing content related to any restricted topics. Provide comprehensive details for evaluation.
Consultation and Review
Before creating content on restricted topics, instructors should reach out to the Trust & Safety team with detailed information about their intended course content. This step is crucial for ensuring compliance with Lucebra's standards and avoiding the creation of inappropriate or non-compliant content.
Considerations for Lucebra Business
Content permissible in the Lucebra marketplace may not be suitable for Lucebra Business customers due to heightened sensitivity. Instructors aiming to include their content in Lucebra Business should ensure all content and presentations are appropriate for a professional audience.
Restricted Topics
- Sexuality
- Prohibited: Instruction on seduction, sexual techniques, performance, or the use of sex toys.
- Permitted: Courses on safe sex, consent and communication, and human sexuality from a sociological or psychological perspective, free of explicit or suggestive content.
- Nudity and Attire
- Permitted: Nudity is allowed only when essential to learning within artistic, medical, or academic contexts. Appropriate examples include fine art and figure drawing, anatomical illustrations, and medical footage.
- Prohibited: Boudoir photography, naked yoga, and body art.
- Dating and Relationships
- Prohibited: Content on attraction, flirtation, courtship, and seduction techniques.
- Permitted: Marital counseling, general discussions on intimacy within a course focused on overall relationship strengthening, and self-confidence to prepare for dating.
- Weapons Instruction
- Prohibited: Instruction on making, handling, or using firearms or air guns.
- Permitted: Courses on how to disarm an attacker.
- Violence and Bodily Harm
- Prohibited: Dangerous activities, glorification or promotion of violence, self-harm, substance abuse, unhealthy weight management, extreme body modification, and combat courses encouraging disproportionate aggression.
- Permitted: Martial arts courses and recovery programs for substance abuse.
- Animal Cruelty
- Content on the treatment of animals must adhere to the recommendations of relevant animal welfare organizations.
- Discriminatory Language or Ideas
- Content or conduct fostering discriminatory attitudes based on race, religion, nationality, disability, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation is strictly prohibited.
- Illegal or Unethical Activities
- Prohibited: Courses relating to cannabis, directions on cracking software access, non-ethical hacking, and dark web exploration (unless for security investigations).
- Permitted: Instruction on finding coupons or cheat codes.
- Misinformation and Misleading Content
- Prohibited: Intentionally misleading content or content promoting ideas contrary to the consensus in scientific, medical, or academic communities.
- Examples: Vaccine hesitancy, fringe theories, and money manifestation.
- Sensitive or Otherwise Inappropriate Topics or Language
- Ensure sensitive subjects are treated with care, avoiding inflammatory, offensive, or insensitive language and imagery.
Content for Young People
Lucebra does not support learners under the age of consent. Content targeting young students must be marketed to parents or guardians responsible for supervising their learning. Instructors should refer to Section 1 of Lucebra's Terms of Use for further details.
Reporting Abuse
Lucebra reserves the right to modify this list of restricted topics at any time. If you encounter content that you believe violates this policy, report it by clicking “Report Abuse” at the bottom of the appropriate course landing page.
By adhering to this Restricted Topics Policy, instructors contribute to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment on the Lucebra platform. Your cooperation is essential in upholding the values and standards that define our community.