Content Moderation Policy

The Jammin' Review — Site-Specific Policy

Effective date: April 28, 2026 Version: 1.0 Last updated: April 28, 2026

Site-specific policy: This Content Moderation Policy applies to The Jammin' Review (jamminreview.com). It supplements the Music Hall of Fame Club Community Guidelines published at musichofc.com/policies/community-guidelines, which controls in case of any inconsistency.

Introduction

The Jammin' Review hosts user-uploaded video content. To keep the platform useful for musicians, viewers, voters, and Music Hall of Fame Club members, we moderate content. This policy describes how content moderation works on The Jammin' Review — what we look for, who decides, and how Uploaders can appeal moderation decisions.

The Jammin' Review is operated by Jammin' Alpacas™ LLC, a Delaware limited liability company located at 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 155, East Hanover, NJ 07936.

1. What We Moderate

We may take moderation action on content that:

• Violates our Music Licensing & Acceptable Content Policy (e.g., copyrighted recordings the Uploader doesn't own, lip-syncs to commercial tracks, recordings of artists who haven't opted into taping)
• Violates the Music Hall of Fame Club Community Guidelines (hate speech, harassment, illegal activity, sexual content, content depicting or sexualizing minors, etc.)
• Violates these Uploader Terms or any other Music Hall of Fame Club policy
• Is the subject of a valid DMCA takedown notice (handled through our DMCA Policy)
• Misrepresents what it is (e.g., a deepfake performance attributed to a real artist; AI-generated content presented as human work without disclosure)
• Is being used to manipulate platform mechanics (artificial engagement, vote manipulation, sybil-coordinated uploads, etc.)
• Has been flagged by viewers or Music Hall of Fame Club members and, on review, is determined to violate one of the categories above

We do not moderate based on:

• The musical genre, style, or aesthetic preferences
• Whether content is "good" by subjective taste
• Whether voters or Club members happen to like the upload
• The age, geographic location, or background of the Uploader (provided eligibility requirements are met)

2. How Moderation Decisions Are Made

2.1 Detection

Content reaches the moderation queue through several paths:

• User reports: Any signed-in user can report a video they believe violates our policies. Reports are reviewed by our moderation team.
• Music Hall of Fame Club member reports: Reports from Club members are flagged for prioritized review.
• Automated detection: We may use automated tools to flag potential issues (e.g., obvious copyright matches, prohibited content categories). Automated flags are reviewed by humans before any action is taken.
• DMCA takedown notices: Handled through the dedicated process in our DMCA Policy.
• Direct identification by our team: Our team may flag content during routine review.

2.2 Review

When content is flagged for moderation, a member of our moderation team reviews:

• The content itself (the video and its metadata)
• The Uploader's account history (prior uploads, previous moderation actions, reported issues)
• The basis for the flag (the specific report or detected issue)
• Any context provided by the Uploader, the reporter, or other parties involved

We make moderation decisions based on the totality of the available information. Where the situation is ambiguous, we lean toward leaving content in place, unless the potential harm of leaving it up clearly outweighs the cost of removing it. We are not perfect and we will make mistakes; the appeal process described in Section 5 exists for this reason.

2.3 Action

Possible moderation actions include:

• No action: the content is reviewed and left in place
• Warning: the content is left in place but the Uploader receives a notice explaining the concern
• Restricted visibility: the content is left in place but is excluded from Spotlight, featured collections, or other surfacing mechanisms
• Temporary removal: the content is removed pending further review or remediation
• Permanent removal: the content is removed and not eligible for restoration
• Account suspension: the Uploader's account is restricted from new uploads for a period of time
• Account termination: the Uploader's account is terminated; all uploads are removed (typically reserved for severe violations or repeat infringement, as described in our DMCA Policy)

2.4 Notification

When we take a moderation action that affects an Uploader's content or account, we notify the Uploader via the email address associated with their account. The notification typically includes:

• What action was taken (e.g., content removed, account suspended)
• Why the action was taken (the policy violated and the basis for the decision)
• What the Uploader can do (appeal, modify behavior, etc.)
• The timeline for any appeal

We do not commit to providing detailed reasoning for every moderation decision in cases involving harassment, threats, doxxing, or coordinated abuse, where doing so could endanger reporters or compromise an ongoing investigation.

3. Severity-Tiered Approach

We try to match moderation actions to the severity and pattern of the underlying conduct. As a general guide:

3.1 First-time minor violations

• Typically: warning, content removal, or restricted visibility
• The Uploader receives an explanation of which policy was violated and what they can do differently
• No ongoing impact to the Uploader's account standing

3.2 Repeat or pattern violations

• Typically: extended suspension or permanent removal of the relevant content
• May include account-level restrictions (limit on new uploads, removal from voting, removal from Spotlight eligibility)
• The Uploader's account is flagged for closer review on future activity

3.3 Serious violations

Including (but not limited to): hate speech, threats of violence, harassment campaigns, doxxing, scams, sexual content involving minors in any way, coordinated platform manipulation, or willful copyright infringement

• May result in immediate permanent account termination without prior warning
• May be reported to relevant platforms, authorities, or law enforcement where required by law or where the conduct presents an ongoing threat
• Subsequent attempts to circumvent termination via new accounts will also be terminated upon discovery

3.4 DMCA-Specific Strikes

Copyright infringement is handled through the dedicated process in our DMCA Policy. The three-strikes-in-12-months threshold described there is independent of (and additional to) the general moderation actions in this Section 3.

4. Repeat Offender Tracking

We maintain records of moderation actions associated with each account. These records inform decisions about:

• Whether to take stronger action on subsequent violations
• Whether to suspend or terminate the account
• Whether to grant or deny an appeal

The DMCA Repeat-Infringer Policy in our DMCA Policy applies specifically to copyright strikes. This Section 4 addresses non-DMCA moderation patterns (Community Guidelines violations, Music Licensing violations not rising to copyright infringement, manipulation, etc.).

A repeat pattern of any policy violations may lead to account termination, even if no individual violation would have warranted termination on its own.

5. Appeals

If you believe a moderation action against you was wrong, you may appeal.

5.1 How to Appeal

Email help@jamminreview.com with:

• A description of the action you are appealing (which content, what action, when it was taken)
• Your account username
• Why you believe the action was wrong, or what new information should be considered
• Any supporting evidence (rights documentation, context the moderator may have lacked, etc.)

5.2 Timeline

We aim to respond to appeals within 10 business days. Complex appeals (especially those involving copyright disputes, third-party rights, or coordinated activity investigations) may take longer.

5.3 Outcome

Possible appeal outcomes:

• Appeal granted: the moderation action is reversed, the content is restored, any account-level restrictions are lifted, and the strike (if any) is removed from the Uploader's record
• Appeal partially granted: some aspects of the action are reversed; others are maintained
• Appeal denied: the original moderation action stands

We will explain the basis for our decision. Appeal decisions are not subject to further internal review on the same facts. If new information later comes to light, you can submit a new appeal based on the new information.

5.4 DMCA-Specific Appeals

For appeals of DMCA-based content removals, the formal counter-notice process described in our DMCA Policy is the correct path. Counter-notices are not the same as the general appeal in this Section 5 — they are governed by 17 U.S.C. §512(g) and have specific legal procedures and consequences.

6. Transparency

To the extent reasonable, we will publish periodic transparency information about content moderation on The Jammin' Review. Specifics on what we publish and how often will evolve as the platform grows.

7. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

In response to a valid legal process (subpoena, warrant, court order, or equivalent), we will cooperate with law enforcement as required by law. We do not voluntarily share user information except as described in our Privacy Policy or as required by law.

In emergency circumstances involving an imminent threat to life or significant bodily harm, we may share information with appropriate authorities without waiting for formal legal process, as permitted by law.

8. No Endorsement

The presence of content on The Jammin' Review does not constitute endorsement by Jammin' Alpacas™ LLC. Spotlight, featuring, or surfacing of content is a community recognition signal — it indicates the content has been highly rated by Music Hall of Fame Club members and the wider community. It is not an endorsement of the Uploader, the content's commercial viability, or any specific factual claim made by or about the Uploader.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Content Moderation Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material updates will be communicated through The Jammin' Review.

10. Contact

For appeals, questions about specific moderation actions, or concerns about how the platform is being moderated:

The Jammin' Review — Moderation Team Email: help@jamminreview.com

For policy questions: Jammin' Alpacas™ LLC Attn: The Jammin' Review — Policy 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 155 East Hanover, NJ 07936 United States Email: policies@mhofc.com

This site-specific policy applies to The Jammin' Review at jamminreview.com. The master Music Hall of Fame Club Community Guidelines are published at musichofc.com/policies/community-guidelines.

Music Hall of Fame Club™ and Jammin' Alpacas™ are trademarks of Jammin' Alpacas™ LLC.