Last Updated: June 20, 2025
At Visual Paradigm Online, we provide a versatile platform that empowers individuals, educators, professionals, and organizations to design, publish, and share their ideas freely. Whatever you are creating, we believe in supporting open expression and innovation.
With that freedom, however, comes responsibility. As content created through our platform reaches diverse audiences around the world, we are committed to ensuring that the environment we support remains respectful, safe, and lawful for everyone.
We may not monitor all content in real-time, but we take violations seriously. If content hosted on our platform is reported to us and found to breach these guidelines or our Terms of Service, we may take corrective actions, including content removal or account suspension. If you discover content that you believe violates these guidelines, we encourage you to contact us directly at [email protected]. Your feedback helps us maintain the integrity and safety of our platform.
By using Visual Paradigm Online, you agree to follow our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and these Content Guidelines. These guidelines outline the types of content and behavior that are not permitted on our platform. We ask that all creators and collaborators respect these standards. The content you share or publish through our services must not violate laws, promote harmful activities, or infringe on the rights of others. Use of the platform for unlawful purposes or to distribute prohibited content is strictly forbidden.
We reserve the right to update these guidelines as needed. In evaluating content, we may consider broader context, including educational, artistic, scientific, or public interest value. While we aim to maintain openness, our priority remains the safety and integrity of the community.
Content that includes sexually explicit imagery, pornography, or graphic nudity in a sexual context is not permitted. This includes drawings, videos, or any visual material that is primarily intended to sexually arouse or shock viewers. Content that objectifies individuals or uses sexual imagery to attract attention is also considered inappropriate.
We do not allow content that incites hatred or promotes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age. This includes slurs, derogatory remarks, or threats directed toward a person or group. Content that glorifies or trivializes hate groups, symbols, or ideologies is also restricted.
Targeted harassment or bullying of individuals or groups is not allowed. This includes repeated unwanted contact, public shaming, spreading personal information without consent, or knowingly publishing false statements that harm a person's reputation. Content should not intimidate or invade the privacy of others.
Content that promotes or instructs others to commit violent acts, break the law, or engage in dangerous behavior is prohibited. Examples include instructions for hacking, weapon creation, or advocating for self-harm. Even if intended for satire or commentary, such material may be harmful or misused.
Presenting yourself as another person, group, brand, or organization without clear disclosure is not acceptable. This includes using names, logos, or visual styles to mislead others into thinking you represent someone else. Fake endorsements or false affiliations also fall under impersonation.
Our platform is designed for building and sharing web-based content. Uploading large or unrelated files solely for personal storage, external sharing, or backup purposes is not allowed. The content hosted through our service should be directly tied to your published projects or websites.
Websites or content that create an uncomfortable, confusing, or physically unsafe experience are not allowed. This includes excessive flashing, sudden pop-ups, audio autoplay, or animations that could trigger seizures or disorientation. Design should prioritize user clarity and accessibility.
Do not use our tools to send bulk messages, duplicate content, fake promotions, or link farming. This includes commercial spam, misleading giveaways, and unwanted outreach. All communications through your website should be relevant, consent-based, and respectful of your audience.
Any attempt to introduce or distribute malicious software—such as viruses, trojans, spyware, or hidden scripts—is strictly forbidden. This applies to embedded scripts, file downloads, and any third-party integration that compromises data security or system stability.
You must respect the intellectual property of others. Uploading copyrighted music, images, videos, software, or branded content without proper permission is not allowed. This also applies to content that imitates logos, packaging, or designs that could confuse viewers or violate trademark laws.
Gaining or attempting to gain unauthorized access to other users’ accounts, restricted areas of the service, or internal systems is prohibited. This includes bypassing security controls, using stolen credentials, or exploiting platform vulnerabilities for personal or competitive gain.
Disrupting, manipulating, or attempting to damage the normal operation of the platform is not allowed. This includes overloading servers, automating excessive requests, abusing site generation tools, or otherwise impairing the performance of Visual Paradigm Online.
Using fake names, domains, or forged technical information to mislead visitors or disguise your intent is not permitted. Deception in site metadata, page structure, or source code for the purpose of tricking users or search engines is also restricted.
Do not publish material that breaks the law or encourages others to do so. This includes abusive language, violent imagery, incitement to commit crimes, and culturally offensive content. Local legal standards may vary, but respect for public decency and safety applies globally.
You may not use our platform to deceive, scam, or defraud others. This includes fake business pages, fraudulent products or services, misleading pricing, impersonated customer reviews, or pages designed to collect sensitive data under false pretenses.
Misleading others by falsely claiming to represent another individual, company, or organization is not allowed. This includes impersonating VP Online staff, using someone else’s brand without permission, or presenting fake credentials. While satire and pseudonyms are allowed, content that causes confusion about your identity or purpose is not.
Content must not intentionally deceive users. This includes doctored images, manipulated videos, false claims, or misrepresented services. You may not create websites designed to scam, trick, or mislead others, including phishing sites or fraudulent e-commerce pages.
Mass or repetitive content intended to manipulate search rankings, promote products, or send unsolicited messages is prohibited. This includes comment spam, fake testimonials, deceptive SEO schemes, and chain messaging.
You may not upload or link to software designed to harm or exploit devices, data, or users. This includes viruses, trojans, spyware, cryptocurrency miners, and unauthorized scripts. Attempting to secretly install software or track users without consent is also disallowed.
Only upload and use content that you own or have permission to use. This includes text, images, audio, video, software, and logos. Unauthorized use of copyrighted or trademarked material is a violation of both our guidelines and applicable laws.
Any attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts, internal systems, or platform functions—whether through password cracking, code injection, or scraping—is strictly forbidden.
You may not interfere with the normal operation of VP Online services, including overloading resources, attempting to disable features, exploiting bugs, or interfering with content delivery.
Using fake domains, deceptive redirects, forged headers, or concealed site behavior to trick users or disguise your site’s identity is not allowed. This includes cloaking, false metadata, or obscured site origins.
VP Online is a site-building platform, not a file storage service. Uploading content solely for external file distribution (e.g., warez, large archives, pirated software, etc.) is not supported.
Images or videos of children must not be posted without appropriate consent from a parent or legal guardian. Sensitive content involving minors — even in non-explicit contexts — should be handled with caution and respect.
If the reported material is found to violate our guidelines, we may take action based on the nature and severity of the violation. These actions may include [i]placing the project or page behind a content warning, removing specific content, or [ii]unpublishing the affected site. In addition, we may [iii]restrict or suspend access to certain features, or [iv]temporarily or permanently suspend the account responsible for the violation. In cases involving serious or unlawful activity, we may also [v]report the user to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
If we identify repeated violations or patterns of abusive behavior, especially across multiple projects, we may apply these actions at a broader level, including disabling all related accounts without further notice.
Attempts to bypass enforcement, such as creating duplicate accounts or re-uploading previously removed content, are strictly prohibited. Upholding these standards ensures that VP Online Display Hall remains a safe and respectful space for everyone.