Last updated March 2026 · Effective immediately
“Melanin exists to celebrate, amplify, and protect Black women and girls in all their diversity, while welcoming the global Black and melanated diaspora.”
This platform was built with intention — as a sanctuary, a gallery, and a gathering place. Every policy we write, every moderation decision we make, and every feature we build starts with the question: “Does this serve and protect our community?”
Black women first — always
Every product decision, moderation choice, and community standard prioritizes the safety, dignity, and joy of Black women.
Intersectionality matters
We celebrate and protect Black women across all identities — disability, LGBTQ+, size, age, and more. No one gets left behind.
Global Black diaspora welcome
Black and melanated communities exist worldwide. Every branch of the family tree belongs here.
No appropriation
This is not a space for trend-chasing at the expense of Black culture. We do not tolerate the extraction of Black aesthetics without credit, context, or compensation.
Report Review Timeline
All reports are reviewed within 24 hours. High-severity reports (threats, doxxing) are escalated immediately.
3-Strike System
Written warning + content removal
7-day temporary suspension
Permanent ban from the platform
Appeals Process
You may appeal any moderation decision by emailing community@melanin.app within 14 days of the action.
AI + Human Review
We use AI-assisted flagging to surface potentially harmful content quickly. All final decisions are made by our human moderation team, who are trained on the nuances of anti-Black bias, colorism, and misogynoir.
Reporting is one of the most important ways you can protect our community. Here's how:
Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) on any pin, comment, or profile
Select "Report" and choose the violation type that best applies
Add any additional context in the "More details" field
Submit — you'll receive a confirmation and update within 24 hours
For urgent safety concerns
Email safety@melanin.app with “URGENT” in the subject line. We respond within 2 hours.
These guidelines apply to all content, behavior, and interactions on Melanin — across web, mobile, and any future platforms.
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