Sexualization of minors
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Check a video freeWhat triggers it
Sexually explicit content featuring minors, content that sexually exploits minors, or minor nudity posted for comedy.
What YouTube says
“Sexually explicit content featuring minors and content that sexually exploits minors including minor nudity posted with comedic intent.”
How to fix it
Do not upload. Remove any nude or sexualized footage of minors.
Good to know
Any sexualized framing, comments or poses involving someone who may be under 18, and any nudity of a minor (including 'funny' bath videos).
Can FYProof spot it?
A full check of your video looks for it in what's shown, what's said and the caption. What a check finds is an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Video: looked at for this rule
- Speech: looked at for this rule
- On-screen text: not for this rule
- Caption: looked at for this rule
- Hashtags: not for this rule
Sounds other than speech, such as music, aren't checked.
Related YouTube rules
Platforms change their rules often. This page sums up what YouTube publishes; it isn't legal advice.