📝 For Creators & Parents
Content Guidelines
CleanStream is where young people build real skills and share what matters. These guidelines help us keep it that way — positive, educational, and safe for everyone.
"Would I be proud if my mom or dad watched this?"
If the answer is yes — you're on the right track. 🎯
✅ What We Love to See
CleanStream is home to content that builds people up. Here's what thrives on our platform:
- Science & experiments — backyard rockets, slime chemistry, weather explainers
- Coding & tech — Scratch projects, Python tutorials, Raspberry Pi builds
- Creative arts — drawing, music, filmmaking, photography, crafts
- Math challenges — problem-solving, number tricks, competition prep
- History & social studies — historical deep-dives, geography, civics
- Nature & wildlife — animal videos, plant growth, outdoor adventures
- Character & life skills — leadership, teamwork, kindness in action
- Sports & fitness — skill tutorials, highlights, training tips
- Gaming walkthroughs — family-friendly games, strategy, tips (rated E or E10+)
- How-to & DIY — building, fixing, making, teaching
The golden rule: If it teaches, inspires, or encourages — it belongs here.
🚫 What's Not Allowed
The following content will be immediately rejected and may result in account suspension:
❌ Language & Behavior
- Profanity, slurs, or vulgar language
- Bullying, harassment, or targeting individuals
- Hate speech based on race, gender, religion, or identity
- Encouraging self-harm or dangerous challenges
- Doxxing (sharing someone's personal info)
❌ Dangerous Content
- Drug or alcohol references (even "joking")
- Weapons, violence, or fighting
- Sexual content or suggestive material
- Scams, phishing, or "free Robux" type clickbait
- Extremism, conspiracy theories, or radicalization
❌ Platform Abuse
- Impersonating staff, moderators, or other users
- Uploading content you don't have rights to (full movies, songs, etc.)
- Spam, repetitive, or low-effort content uploaded in bulk
- Attempting to bypass the content screening system
- Sharing personal information (phone numbers, addresses, school names)
💡 Tips for Making Great Videos
- Good lighting — Film near a window or use a desk lamp. Natural light makes everything look better.
- Clear audio — Speak clearly and avoid background noise. Earbuds with a mic work great.
- Strong title — Be specific. "How I Built a Robot Dog in 3 Hours" beats "My Cool Project."
- Right category — Pick the category that fits best so viewers can find your content.
- Age rating — Be honest about what age group your video is for.
- Keep it focused — Shorter, focused videos often perform better than long, wandering ones.
- Be yourself — Authenticity resonates. You don't need to act like a YouTuber.
- No personal info — Never share your school name, address, phone number, or full name in videos.
⚠️ What Happens When Rules Are Broken
We believe in second chances, but we take safety seriously:
| Offense | What Happens | Severity |
|---|
| Minor language issues (mild slang) |
Video rejected with feedback. Creator can re-edit and resubmit. |
Warning |
| Inappropriate content (drugs, violence) |
Video deleted. Creator receives a formal warning. |
Strike 1 |
| Repeat offense after warning |
7-day upload suspension. Parent notified. |
Strike 2 |
| Severe violation (hate speech, threats, sexual content) |
Immediate account suspension. Parent notified. May be permanent. |
Permanent |
| 3 community reports on a single video |
Video pulled from public view, enters emergency review. |
Auto-Pull |
🎵 Music, Copyright & Fair Use
- Use royalty-free music — Sites like Pixabay, Uppbeat, or YouTube Audio Library offer free-to-use tracks
- Original music is great — If you play an instrument or sing, feature your own work!
- No full songs or movies — Don't upload content you didn't create or don't have permission to use
- Short clips for education — Brief clips used for critique, commentary, or teaching may qualify as fair use, but when in doubt, leave it out
- Give credit — If you use someone else's work (with permission), credit them in your description
👪 A Note for Parents
We built CleanStream because we didn't feel safe letting our own kids browse other video platforms. Here's what makes us different:
- You approve every video your child uploads — before anyone else sees it
- No comments section — only curated positive reactions (UpTicks)
- No ads, no tracking — your child's attention isn't being sold
- No recommendation algorithms — kids explore by category, not by rabbit hole
- Full COPPA compliance — you can review, delete, or revoke access at any time
Have questions or concerns? Visit our Safety Center or email us directly.