Every policy, in one place.
The rules that govern how Circus works — for members, creators, advertisers, and everyone in between. Plain language where we can manage it. Lawyer language where we can't.
Terms & legal
The contract between you and Circus, and the legal commitments that come with it.
The agreement covering your use of Circus — what you can do, what we promise, and what neither of us promises.
Read → Copyright & DMCAHow to file a copyright takedown, how counter-notices work, and our repeat-infringer policy.
Read → Refund PolicyWhen refunds apply, how to request one, and the regional rules we follow for digital purchases.
Read → Accessibility StatementOur commitment to WCAG conformance, the gaps we know about, and how to report an issue.
Read → Open-source LicensesAttribution and license text for the open-source software used in Circus.
Read → Security & DisclosureOur responsible disclosure policy and the bug-bounty program.
Read →Privacy & data
What we collect, why, how long we keep it, and the controls you have over it.
The full account of what data Circus collects, how it's processed, and your rights under GDPR, CCPA, and equivalents.
Read → Data PracticesA category-by-category breakdown of every piece of data Circus stores and how long it stays.
Read → Cookie PolicyThe cookies and similar storage we use, what each one does, and how to manage them.
Read → Data Processing AgreementThe DPA available to business customers acting as data controllers under GDPR.
Read → Request your dataGet a copy of everything Circus holds about your account, in a portable format.
Open → Delete your accountPermanently remove your account, posts, and personal data from Circus.
Open → Recover your accountReset your password, recover a locked-out account, or report a hijacked account.
Open →Community & content
What you can post, what you can't, and how communities set their own rules on top of ours.
The rules every community on Circus follows. Communities can layer their own rules on top.
Read → Content GuidelinesWhat's allowed, what's restricted, and what's banned. With examples.
Read → Age VerificationThe minimum age (16), the monetization age (18), and how we verify them.
Read → Advertising PolicyThe rules governing advertising on Circus — permitted categories, prohibited content, targeting restrictions, and creative standards.
Read → AI & Synthetic MediaRules for AI-generated content, deepfakes, synthetic media disclosure requirements, and prohibited uses of artificial generation.
Read →Safety & enforcement
How we keep Circus safe — what's automated, what's reviewed, and how to reach us when something's wrong.
The three layers of moderation that run before content reaches a feed.
Read → Report FormFlag harmful content, accounts, or communities to the safety team.
Open → Parents & GuardiansA practical guide for families on how Circus works and the controls available.
Read → Support ServicesCrisis lines and mental-health resources for AU, UK, and US.
Open → Law EnforcementHow law enforcement requests are handled, including emergency disclosure procedures.
Read → Online Safety ActHow Circus meets UK Online Safety Act 2023 obligations — our safety duties, content moderation, and Ofcom contact.
Read → EU Digital Services ActOur obligations under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 — DSA compliance for EU users.
Read → COPPAOur approach to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act — minimum age policy and parent rights.
Read → Anti-Spam PolicyOur rules against spam, bot accounts, coordinated inauthentic behavior, and fake engagement — and how we enforce them.
Read →Need to reach us about a policy?
Privacy, legal, safety, copyright — every team has a direct route on the contact page.