Classifications

As stated in the terms of use, viewer discretion is advised. We believe all audiences should have control over what they watch. To assist the audience, we use a content classification system to inform viewers about the content at the start of each content, and the first 5 seconds of content, allowing them to make an informed decision about whether or not to watch.

We usually look at issues such as bad language, dangerous behaviours, discrimination, drugs, horror, nudity, sex, violence, and sexual violence, when making recommendations. They also consider context, tone, and impact - how it makes the audience feel - and even the release format - for example, as television content are generally watched at home, there is a higher risk of underage viewing.

In a compilation video, the content with higher impact will be placed toward more at the end. Before any individual video, a rating will appear for 5 seconds. In a compilation video, for each individual clip, the rating will be displayed throughout the clip. All trigger warnings or hardcore will be warned with a text before the content.

NO CLASSIFICATION

This indicates that the following content does contain zero to mild harmful images. It should be suitable for all ages, although it is impossible to predict what might upset any particular part of the audience. It is still advised to consider whether the content may be upsetting for you if you are part of a younger, or more sensitive, audience.

Younger or more sensitive viewers do not yet have their own experiences, or they avoid subjects such as alcohol, drugs, discrimination, or sex, so they are not yet able to place them properly, which can influence their behavior.

Violence: Potentially dangerous or anti-social behavior that younger audiences may imitate must be strongly discouraged. Mild violence is more likely. However, if justified by the context, there may be moderate violence without specifics (for example, history, comedy, or fantasy). There is no emphasis on realistic or easily obtained weapons.

Discrimination: Discriminatory language or behavior is unlikely to be acceptable unless it is clearly disapproved of, unless it is in an educational or historical context, or unless it is in a particularly dated work with no likely appeal to modern audiences. Discrimination by a well-known character is unlikely to be tolerated.

Drugs: References to illegal drugs or drug abuse must be infrequent and inoffensive unless they serve an educational or anti-drug message. The use of drugs should not be displayed completely and literally.

Language: Infrequent and mild bad language.

Nudity: There may be nudity with no sexual context.

Sex: Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.

Threat and horror: Scary sequences or situations involving characters in danger should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings and comedy may be beneficial. If bloody wounds or corpses are shown, they must be censored. There is a limited amount of content in which people or animals are extremely anxious or suffer.

Content classified M contains material that is moderate in impact and not generally suitable for children aged under 13. At this age, children are increasingly turning to film and television to learn "social" lessons, such as how to be themselves and how to interact with others. As a result, observing dangerous behavior at this age can be problematic, as the danger is that young people will regard that behavior as 'normal' behavior and expect others to do the same.

Violence: There may be some little violence, but the focus should not be on the details. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but gruesome moments are acceptable if justified by the circumstances. There should be no encouragement of potentially dangerous behaviors that are likely to be copied, such as anti-social behavior. There should be no glamorization of realistic or widely accessible weaponry like knives.

Discrimination: The work as a whole must not support discriminatory language or behavior. Aggressive discriminatory language or behavior is unlikely to be tolerated unless it is explicitly criticized.

Drugs: Misuse of drugs must be limited and should not be glorified or instructed in depth.

Language: Moderate bad language.

Nudity: There may be nudity, but it must be brief and discrete in a sexual context.

Sex: Sexual activity may be implied, but it should be discrete and seldom. Only mild sex references and innuendo. Content that depicts both sex and the use of alcohol or drugs should make it apparent that the combination is dangerous.

Threat and horror: There may be mild physical and mental peril, as well as horror moments. Although there may be some distressing situations, the overall tone should not be. Horror sequences should not be repeated or extended. There should be a limited amount of content in which people or animals are extremely anxious or suffer.

Content classified S contains material that is strong in impact and not generally suitable for children aged under 16. Although adolescents around the age of 16 have a greater understanding of what is good and bad, this does not mean that they can follow all films and programs without problems.

Violence: Violence can be powerful, but it should not focus on pain and injury. The most gruesome images are unlikely to be accepted. Sadistic violence is also unlikely to be tolerated. Dangerous behavior (such as suicide, self-harm, and asphyxiation) should not concentrate on details that could be replicated. The representation of easily accessible weaponry will be acceptable or unacceptable depending on elements such as realism, context, and environment.

Discrimination: Although there may be racist, homophobic, or other discriminatory themes and language, the work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behavior.

Drugs: Drug use may be depicted, but the work as a whole must not promote or encourage drug abuse (for example, through detailed instruction). Misuse of easily accessible and highly hazardous substances (such as aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be tolerated.

Language: Strong bad language.

Nudity: There may be nudity, but it must be brief and discrete in a sexual context.

Sex: Sexual activity may be implied, but it should be discrete and seldom. Only mild sex references and innuendo. Content that depicts both sex and the use of alcohol or drugs should make it apparent that the combination is dangerous.

Threat and horror: There may be strong threats and horror. Extreme violence and horror should be avoided, especially for young people who do not yet understand their own boundaries.

Content classified H contains material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 18. This can also be interpreted as a classification of content with a very strong impact. 

This mainly applies to content with particularly violent content and/or expression, and that contains a lot of gross, cynical, and/or detailed violent or sexual acts, often in combination with an unsettling expression. 

Even though 18-year-olds are legally adults, heavy shows or movies can still have a negative impact on them. Young adults, for example, may become aggressive or believe that violence against women is 'normal.'

This classification permits graphic and/or realistic scenes of violence and horror, presented in a sadistic manner, with intense physical ailments or gore. This also permits the encourage the practice of violence, drugs or portray it in a "positive" way and promotion or/and detailed anti-social behaviours.

Sexual acts should not be depicted in a highly explicit manner like pornographic content.

Along with the rating symbols, these symbols will be displayed along.

VIOLENCE

People who witness violence, particularly children, may become aggressive or fearful of it. The likelihood of these negative repercussions is determined by a number of circumstances, including how serious the violence is, if there is blood, and whether the violence is rewarded. When violence is portrayed genuinely and credibly, the likelihood of aggressive behavior increases. Violent media has a significant impact on society, particularly on children, by desensitizing them. The legitimacy of the violence is also important here: the more realistic the violence, the more detrimental it is. Violence of various kinds can occur in production. From punching and kicking to shooting, torture, or sexual violence such as assault or rape, the list is endless. The basic rule is that the greater the violence, the greater the impact. 

FEAR, HORROR, AND THREAT

Scary scenes and atmosphere can startle the more sensitive viewers, causing them to become fearful and restless, or even acquire long-term phobias such as nightmares. The degree of these effects varies depending on the individual and age. It can range from imaginary paranormal activities created through dramatization to genuine dead bodies and torture scenes. It also influences how credible and identifiable something is: individuals become more terrified of things that could happen 'in real life'. For example, frightening scenes in a school or on the beach. And a killer who resembles your next-door neighbor. Because of this, the news can be frightening.

It is easy to detach yourself from something that is clearly not real or could not be true. But it is more challenging for a more sensitive audience that does not yet comprehend the difference between genuine and fake, as they can become scared by blatantly artificial things. That is why the symbol is so essential.

Self-harm, suicide, and other similar instances will be put in this category.

SEX AND NUDITY

Seeing sexual content might offer people, who are forming their (sexual) identity, an incorrect idea of what is 'normal'. Some people, such as young children, may misinterpret sex images. Because they have no prior experience with sex, they may not understand what they are witnessing and may mistake it for something violent. They may also become uncomfortable witnessing suggestive conversations and intimate behavior between adults because they are not yet ready. Adolescents are in the midst of their sexual development and are eager for information about sex, and they run the risk of media portraying sex in an unrealistic light, such as consent.

Sometimes naked or 'risqué' persons appear on film. Unless the photos are meant to excite, these types of images do not warrant a sex warning. There is no evidence that seeing naked people is damaging to youngsters when not in a sexual situation but may be reconsidered for a youtube rating.

ADDICTION

If hard drugs, (a lot of) alcohol, soft drugs, or tobacco are used in a film or series, it will receive an addiction symbol. Young people may regard it as normal, or even as something to try. According to research, smoking, drinking, and drug use frequently begin during puberty, and scenes of this can be dangerous at this age. If it appears frequently, or if something 'cool' and good is posted, the odds are that young people may start it themselves.

Many PSAs, on the other hand, are anti-addiction. If youngsters look up to these individuals or relate to them, since the PSAs may depict impacts and consequences, they may consider this as something they should not do themselves. Particularly if the (over) use is portrayed as something harmful with solely negative consequences. However, due to the nature of the situation, the warning of addiction remains in place.

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Young audiences can imitate or copy bad language they see in the media. However, using vulgar language does not result in a specific age recommendation. Many people have different ideas about what is and is not acceptable in terms of language. As a result, you can find this warning for any content, from no rating to H. Only the use of racist or sexual words can result in a higher impact rating. 

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOURS

Anti-social behavior refers to a variety of actions that can cause a person inconvenience and annoyance, as well as hurt and grief. 

Interpersonal violence depictions in the media can influence behavior by influencing an observer's attitudes, and emotional responses to violence (desensitization), or igniting hostility. Fighting, intimidation through threats or actual violence, harassment or discrimination, (verbal) abusive behavior aimed at causing distress or fear to specific people, such as the elderly or disabled, driving inconsiderately or carelessly, vandalism, anti-social drinking, or arson are examples of anti-social behavior.

Any speech or expression that portrays some (groups of) people as 'lesser', for example, based on skin color, religion, sexual orientation, sex or gender, nationality, or ethnicity, falls under the category of anti-social behavior, more precisely discrimination. The matching icon will be displayed if this occurs in production and the discriminating comment or behavior is not immediately disapproved or penalized.

LACK OF CONSENT

You can also find this warning for any content, from no rating to H. “Consent is an individual's free agreement to participate in an activity”, however, some medias are designed to add dramatic effect to a scene but the visualization without warning perpetuates and normalizes lack of consent. With this warning, we hope to help viewers learn to recognize a lack of consent when they see it both on-screen and in real life.