Vella
Content Policy
Vella allows a wide range of content, including adult content between consenting adults. This page sets out what is not allowed. We may remove any content we judge to cross these lines, or to put the platform or its members at risk, at our discretion.
Not allowed
Anyone under 18, in any sexual, suggestive, or nude context. No exceptions, no "they look young," no "almost 18." This is an absolute line.
Sexual content involving animals.
Content featuring any identifiable person who has not consented to being featured, including non-consensual content and revenge content.
AI-generated content and deepfakes.
Content that sexualizes minors or emphasizes underage or youth aesthetics, even with verified adult performers.
Content depicting actual injury or serious harm, or anything a reasonable person would read as real abuse rather than consensual activity between adults.
Content depicting actual death, serious violence, self-harm, or suicide.
Hate speech or slurs targeting people on the basis of protected characteristics.
Anything that is illegal.
Consent for people in your content
If you feature an identifiable person in adult content, you must have their written consent on file. We provide a template, and we may ask to see it if the content is reported.
Incidental or background people in public settings, and non-sexual content with friends or family, do not require a consent form. The line we are drawing is the identifiable sexual depiction of someone without their consent.
Enforcement
Reports are reviewed by the operator.
Depending on severity and pattern, we may remove content, issue a warning, suspend an account, or permanently ban it.
Hard-line violations (content involving minors, sexual content involving animals, non-consensual content, AI or deepfakes) result in an immediate permanent ban and reporting to authorities where required by law.
We decide these matters at our discretion, and our decision is final.
When in doubt
If you are not sure whether something is allowed, ask us before posting: hello@vella.now. We would rather have the conversation than take something down.