content policy
this policy applies to all content on fanfiction.lol: works, comments, bookmarks, collections, and profiles. content is not pre-screened before publication. if you believe content violates this policy, please report it.
II.A. creative expression
fanfiction.lol will not remove content solely because it is dark, offensive, morally complex, or upsetting to some readers. fiction explores difficult human experiences.
content involving violence, trauma, moral ambiguity, and transgressive themes is permitted, provided it complies with the rest of this policy. the ratings and warnings system manages what audiences encounter; it is not a basis for restricting what gets written.
II.B. what you can post
fanfiction.lol welcomes:
- — fan fiction in any fandom, including crossovers, alternate universes, and experimental formats
- — original fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction
- — multimedia fanworks (podfic descriptions, fanart descriptions, etc.)
- — explicit and mature content, rated appropriately
- — real person fiction (RPF/RPS), clearly tagged
- — works exploring dark, difficult, or controversial themes
all works must be human-created. content generated by large language models (LLMs) or generative AI tools is not permitted (see section II.K).
II.C. commercial promotion
fanfiction.lol is a non-commercial space. the following are not permitted:
- — advertising or promoting commercial products, services, or businesses
- — soliciting commissions, payment, or patronage for works hosted on this site
- — embedding affiliate links, referral codes, or other monetisation mechanisms in works or profiles
linking to your personal website or other social spaces in your profile is fine. the restriction is on commercial solicitation tied to works hosted here.
II.D. copyright
fanfiction.lol operates under Canadian copyright law, which provides for fair dealing (Copyright Act, ss.29–29.2) for purposes including research, private study, education, parody, satire, criticism, and review. transformative fanworks are generally consistent with these principles.
the following are not permitted:
- — reproducing large verbatim excerpts of a copyrighted work (novels, song lyrics, screenplays, etc.) without authorisation
- — uploading, translating, or podficcing someone else's work — fanwork or professionally published — without their permission. crediting the original creator does not substitute for permission
the mere existence of transformative fanworks based on copyrighted properties will not be acted upon. for formal copyright complaints, see the takedown policy.
II.E. plagiarism
plagiarism is posting someone else's creative expression as your own, without attribution. minor changes — replacing names, swapping synonyms, rearranging sentences — are not sufficient to make a work yours.
plagiarism is not permitted. this includes reposting another creator's work without permission and presenting AI-generated text as original human writing.
II.F. personal information and identity
you may not post content that reveals non-public identifying information about a real person without their consent, including:
- — linking someone's fan identity (username, pseud) to their legal or professional identity
- — sharing contact details, addresses, phone numbers, or other locating information
- — revealing the identity of the creator of an orphaned work
- — disclosing medical, financial, or other sensitive personal data
real-person fiction is permitted. using it as a vehicle to expose or weaponise private information is not.
II.G. impersonation
you may not impersonate another person, public figure, or organisation in a way intended to mislead others. this includes creating accounts or profiles designed to appear as another real person or entity.
fiction clearly marked as fiction is not impersonation.
II.H. harassment
harassment is behaviour that creates a hostile environment for a specific person. it is not permitted. examples include:
- — sustained personal attacks, threats, or intimidation directed at a specific person
- — coordinating or encouraging others to target or harm a specific user
- — content whose primary purpose is to harm or humiliate a specific real individual outside of fiction
- — gifting hostile or unwanted content to a real person who has indicated they do not consent
- — content that advocates specific, real, harmful actions against real people
real-person fiction is not inherently harassment. dark or negative portrayals in clearly fictional contexts are generally permitted. using RPF as a targeted harassment tool — in ways designed to intimidate the subject — is not.
users are encouraged to use blocking, muting, and filtering tools to manage their own experience.
II.I. avatars and profile images
profile images must be appropriate for general audiences. they must not depict:
- — genital nudity or graphic sexual activity
- — hate symbols or imagery that promotes harm against a group
- — real photographs of identifiable individuals used without consent in a harmful context
II.J. ratings and archive warnings
the ratings and warnings system helps readers make informed choices. please use it honestly.
ratings:
- General Audiences — suitable for all readers
- Teen And Up — some content not suitable for young children
- Mature — violence, sexuality, strong language
- Explicit — graphic sexual content
- Not Rated — undecided
required archive warnings — apply all that are relevant, or choose "Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings":
- — Rape/Non-Con
- — Graphic Depictions of Violence
- — Major Character Death
- — Real Person Fiction (RPF)
- — Racism
- — Queerphobia
- — Ableism
- — Colonialism
- — Systemic Oppression
"Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings" signals the work may contain any warning-level content. it is a valid choice — not a workaround. using it in bad faith to avoid tagging content you know should be warned is a violation of this policy.
use additional tags generously. readers use them to find what they're looking for and to avoid what they're not. good tagging is a gift to your readers.
administrators may correct, add to, or require correction of inaccurate tags. works with seriously misleading tags may be hidden.
II.K. illegal and prohibited content
child sexual abuse material and written child pornography: this is the site's absolute prohibition. section 163.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada defines child pornography broadly. it includes not only photographic or video material but also written material that describes or advocates sexual activity involving a person under 18, where this is the dominant characteristic of the material. written fiction can constitute a criminal offence under Canadian law. any such content will result in immediate account termination and, where legally required, reporting to Canadian law enforcement. there are no exceptions.
hate content: content that publicly incites or wilfully promotes hatred against an identifiable group (ss.318–319 of the Criminal Code) is prohibited. this includes hatred on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and other protected characteristics. fiction that critically explores these themes is distinct from content designed to incite real-world hatred.
additionally prohibited:
- — malware, executable files, or content intended to compromise users' devices or data
- — spam: repeated identical or near-identical posts across multiple locations
- — content generated by LLMs or generative AI tools
- — trade secrets, classified information, or content that otherwise violates third-party legal rights
effective: August 02, 2026