Visual Moderation - Regulated & Prohibited Content

Detect regulated items and prohibited behaviors including illicit drugs, weapons, gambling equipment, tobacco, alcohol, personal identification documents, military weapons, tattoos, and minor-protection violations. Supports compliance with regional regulations across e-commerce, social platforms, and content distribution services.

Overview

Item	Specification
Category Name	Regulated & Prohibited Content
Category Code	prohibited
Typical Use Cases	E-commerce marketplaces, social UGC platforms, minor-facing services, advertising platforms, regional compliance

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The Category Code here refers to the type parameter used when calling the API, which controls whether to recognize the corresponding risk categories. The recognition capabilities for secondary and tertiary risk levels are controlled in the admin platform and contact us for more details.

Sub-categories

L2 Sub-category	Description
Adult Pregnancy	Photographic and illustrated depictions of adult pregnancy.
Alcoholic Beverages	Detection of alcohol bottles and containers.
Body Modification	Body piercings and other body modifications.
Controlled Bladed Weapons	Regulated blade types including knives, daggers, machetes, and crossbows.
Drug Use & Paraphernalia Scenes	Active drug consumption scenes and paraphernalia displays.
Drug-Facilitated Crime Scenes	Scenes involving drink spiking and drug-induced incapacitation.
Gambling Equipment	Casino and gambling-related equipment including chips, dice, and slot machines.
Harmful Educational Material	Educational materials containing discriminatory or harmful content.
Illicit Drugs	Illegal drugs including cannabis, synthetic drugs, and drug paraphernalia.
Military Weapons	Military-grade weapons including missiles, tanks, and military aircraft.
Minor Alcohol Consumption	Minor subjects in scenes involving alcohol.
Minor Bullying	Bullying behaviors targeting minor subjects.
Minor Pregnancy	Photographic and illustrated depictions of pregnant minor subjects.
Minor Prohibited Behavior	Prohibited behaviors involving minor subjects including smoking and restraint.
Minor Smoking	Minor subjects in smoking-related scenes.
Minor Tattoos	Tattoo detection specifically on minor subjects.
Occult & Superstitious Content	Divination, astrology, and cult-related symbols.
Personal Identification Documents	National ID cards, passports, and social security cards displaying personal data.
Prohibited (General)	General prohibited content not covered by more specific sub-categories.
Prohibited Behavior	Prohibited behaviors including gambling, drug use, public urination, and abuse.
Prohibited Items	Regulated items including firearms, weapons, drugs, tobacco, and restricted products.
Tattoos	Tattoo detection across body regions for adult subjects.
Tobacco Products	E-cigarettes, vapes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems.

Label Definitions

Adult Pregnancy

Label	Definition
Adult Pregnancy – Illustrated	Detects illustrated, animated, or cartoon depictions of adult pregnancy.
Adult Pregnancy – Photographic	Detects photographic or realistic depictions of adult pregnancy.

Alcoholic Beverages

Label	Definition
Alcohol Bottle	Detects bottles containing alcoholic beverages.

Body Modification

Label	Definition
Body Piercings	Detects body piercings as a form of body modification. Includes lip studs and similar facial piercings.

Controlled Bladed Weapons

Label	Definition
Blade / Razor	Detects individual blades or razors that may be used as weapons.
Cleaver / Kitchen Knife	Detects kitchen cleavers or large kitchen knives presented in a weapon-use context.
Crossbow	Detects crossbow weapons.
Dagger	Detects daggers and short stabbing knives.
Fictional / Toy Blade	Detects non-real blades originating from games, toys, or fantasy settings.
Folding Knife	Detects folding pocket knives.
Halberd / Long Polearm	Detects halberds and other long polearm weapons.
Long Knife / Machete	Detects long knives and machetes.
Sheathed Bladed Weapon	Detects swords or knives still in their sheath.
Shovel / Spade as Weapon	Detects shovels or spades used or depicted as weapons.
Triangular Blade	Detects three-sided triangular blades classified as controlled bladed weapons.
Utility Knife	Detects utility knives, box cutters, or craft knives in potentially harmful contexts.

Drug Use & Paraphernalia Scenes

Label	Definition
Drug Use Paraphernalia	Detects paraphernalia associated with illicit drug use within a scene context.
Drug Use Scene	Detects scenes depicting active illicit drug consumption.

Drug-Facilitated Crime Scenes

Label	Definition
Drink Spiking	Detects scenes depicting someone surreptitiously adding substances to another person's drink or food.
Drug-Induced Incapacitation	Detects scenes depicting someone being rendered unconscious or incapacitated by drugged substances.

Gambling Equipment

Label	Definition
Casino Chips	Detects gambling chips and casino tokens.
Casino Gaming Table	Detects casino gaming tables.
Dice in Gambling Context	Detects dice used in gambling contexts.
Dominoes in Gambling Context	Detects domino tiles used in gambling contexts.
Gambling Table	Detects general gambling tables in any context.
Mahjong	Detects mahjong tiles or gameplay in a gambling context.
Playing Cards	Detects playing cards used in gambling contexts.
Slot Machine	Detects slot machine gambling devices.

Harmful Educational Material

Label	Definition
Discriminatory Disability Imagery in Educational Material	Detects educational materials featuring discriminatory or offensive depictions of disabilities.

Illicit Drugs

Label	Definition
Cannabis (General)	Detects cannabis or marijuana in general contexts not covered by the more specific plant or product labels.
Cannabis Plant	Detects living cannabis plants.
Cannabis Products	Detects processed cannabis products including edibles, oils, concentrates, and pre-rolls.
Drug Paraphernalia	Detects equipment and tools used for consuming illegal drugs.
Hookah & Shisha	Detects hookah pipes or shisha apparatus used for tobacco smoking.
International Cannabis Warning Signs	Detects signs or labels carrying cannabis-related warnings in international contexts.
IV Drip in Suspicious Context	Detects intravenous drip setups in contexts suggesting illicit drug use.
Opium Poppy Plant	Detects opium poppy plants.
Suspected Drug Powder	Detects suspicious powder substances suggesting illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin.
Synthetic Drugs	Detects chemically synthesized illegal drugs such as methamphetamine, MDMA, and related substances.
Syringe in Drug Context	Detects syringes or hypodermic needles in contexts suggesting drug injection.

Military Weapons

Label	Definition
Aircraft Carrier	Detects military aircraft carrier vessels.
Armored Military Vehicle	Detects armored military ground vehicles such as tanks and armored personnel carriers.
Military Aircraft	Detects military fixed-wing aircraft including fighter jets and bombers.
Military Helicopter	Detects military helicopters.
Missile	Detects military missiles and missile systems.
Missile Launcher Vehicle	Detects vehicle-mounted military missile launchers.
Rocket Launcher	Detects portable rocket launchers or RPG-type weapons.

Minor Alcohol Consumption

Label	Definition
Minor with Alcohol Bottle	Detects a minor subject handling a bottle of alcoholic beverage.
Minor with Alcoholic Drink Glass	Detects a minor subject holding or using a drinking glass containing alcohol.

Minor Bullying

Label	Definition
Forced Kneeling Bullying	Detects a minor forced to kneel as an act of bullying or humiliation in a realistic (non-illustrated) scene.
Liquid-Pouring Bullying	Detects liquid being poured or thrown onto a minor as an act of bullying.
Physical Assault Bullying	Detects a minor being beaten, kicked, or stomped on in a realistic bullying scene.
Restraint Bullying	Detects a minor physically bound or restrained in a realistic bullying context.
Sexual Harassment Bullying	Detects a minor being sexually harassed or molested in a bullying context.
Slapping Bullying	Detects a minor being slapped in a realistic bullying scene.
Verbal Intimidation Bullying	Detects a minor being aggressively confronted or verbally bullied in a realistic scene.

Minor Pregnancy

Label	Definition
Minor Pregnancy – Illustrated	Detects illustrated, animated, or cartoon depictions of a pregnant minor subject.
Minor Pregnancy – Photographic	Detects photographic or realistic depictions of a pregnant minor subject.

Minor Prohibited Behavior

Label	Definition
Minor Bound / Restrained	Detects a minor subject depicted in a bound or physically restrained state.
Minor in Violent / Bloody Scene	Detects a minor subject depicted in a bloody or violent scene.
Minor Smoking	Detects a minor subject visibly smoking.

Minor Smoking

Label	Definition
Minor Holding Cigarette	Detects a minor subject holding a cigarette between their fingers.
Minor in Smoke-Emitting Scene	Detects a minor subject in an environment with visible smoke emission from tobacco sources.
Minor Smoking Scene	Detects a minor in a smoking-related scene. Includes suspected smoking, cigarette-lighting actions, smokeless smoking with vapor, smoking with cigarette but no smoke visible, and active smoking with both cigarette and smoke visible.

Minor Tattoos

Label	Definition
Minor Back Tattoo	Detects tattoos on a minor subject visible on the back.
Minor Chest & Collarbone Tattoo	Detects tattoos on a minor subject visible on the chest or collarbone area.
Minor Full Sleeve Tattoo	Detects full-arm sleeve tattoos on a minor subject.
Minor Hand Tattoo	Detects tattoos on a minor subject visible on hands or fingers.
Minor Head & Face Tattoo	Detects tattoos on a minor subject visible on the head or face.
Minor Leg Tattoo	Detects tattoos on a minor subject visible on the legs.
Minor Waist & Arm Tattoo	Detects tattoos on a minor subject visible on the waist or arms.

Occult & Superstitious Content

Label	Definition
Astrology & Horoscopes	Detects astrological charts and horoscope content.
Divination & Fortune Telling	Detects fortune-telling practices such as tarot cards, I Ching stick drawing, and crystal balls.
Superstition & Cult Logos	Detects logos and symbols associated with superstitious organizations or cults.

Personal Identification Documents

Label	Definition
National ID Card	Detects national identification cards displaying personal details. Covers both the front and back sides of the card, as well as other national ID variants.
Passport Personal-Data Page	Detects the personal-data page of a passport displaying identifying information.
Social Security Card	Detects a social insurance or social security card displaying personal identifying details.

Prohibited (General)

Label	Definition
Prohibited Content (General)	Detects prohibited content not covered by more specific sub-categories. Acts as a fallback label for borderline cases.

Prohibited Behavior

Label	Definition
Alcohol Drinking Activity	Detects scenes depicting alcohol consumption.
Bedroom Live-Stream Activity	Detects live streaming originating from a bed in a suggestive context.
Card & Board Game Gambling	Detects non-physical gambling games including online poker, mahjong, and mobile card games.
Dangerous Driving	Detects dangerous or reckless driving behaviors.
Drug Use Activity	Detects scenes depicting illegal drug consumption activity.
Feudal Superstition Activity	Detects content depicting feudal superstitious practices such as voodoo doll rituals.
Gambling Activity	Detects general gambling activities and scenes.
Internationally Offensive Hand Gestures	Detects hand gestures considered offensive or taboo in various international cultures.
Live Streaming While Driving	Detects live streaming activity while the subject is operating a motor vehicle.
Mark Six Lottery Gambling	Detects content related to illegal Mark Six lottery or similar illicit lottery activities.
Middle Finger Gesture	Detects the offensive middle-finger hand gesture.
Minor Abuse Activity	Detects content depicting physical or psychological abuse of minors.
Minor Nail-Art Activity	Detects minors receiving or displaying elaborate nail art treatments.
Minor Smoking Activity	Detects scenes depicting a minor subject smoking.
Mocking Body-Shaking Gesture	Detects body-shaking mocking gestures associated with negative youth values.
Pet Animal Abuse	Detects content depicting abuse of pet cats or dogs.
Public Urination	Detects scenes depicting public urination.
Smoking Activity	Detects scenes depicting tobacco smoking.

Prohibited Items

Label	Definition
Betel Nut Products	Detects betel nut products, which are restricted on certain regional platforms.
Bladed Weapon Usage Scene	Detects scenes depicting bladed weapons being actively used.
Cigarette Brand Collectible Cards	Detects cards derived from cigarette packaging, popular as collectibles among minors.
Controlled Bladed Weapons	Detects all regulated blade types including kitchen knives, fruit knives, Swiss army knives, triangular blades, brass knuckles, and crossbows.
E-Cigarettes & Vapes	Detects e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
Firearms & Ammunition	Detects guns and ammunition.
Firearms & Bladed Weapons	Detects images depicting both firearms and bladed weapons.
Fireworks & Firecrackers	Detects fireworks and firecrackers.
Gambling Equipment	Detects gambling equipment as identifiable items within prohibited-item scenes.
Hazardous & Explosive Items	Detects hazardous or explosive materials and devices.
Illicit Drugs (Item-Level)	Detects illicit drugs as identifiable items within prohibited-item scenes.
In-Game Firearms & Blades	Detects fictional firearms and bladed weapons originating from video games.
Law Enforcement Equipment	Detects police and law enforcement gear such as handcuffs and batons.
Military Weapons	Detects military-grade weapons within a prohibited-item context.
Nasal Inhalation Stick	Detects nasal inhalation sticks marketed as stimulants, popular within certain youth subcultures.
Pharmaceutical Drugs	Detects pharmaceutical drugs or prescription medications.
Rainbow / Pride Flag	Detects LGBTQ+ pride rainbow flags. May be restricted on certain regional platforms.
Tattoos (Item-Level)	Detects tattoos as identifiable elements within prohibited-item scenes.
Tobacco Products	Detects general tobacco products.
Toxic Educational Material	Detects educational materials containing harmful, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.
Wildlife-Derived Products	Detects products made from protected wildlife such as ivory, exotic fur, and rhino horn.

Tattoos

Label	Definition
Back Tattoo	Detects tattoos visible on the back.
Chest & Collarbone Tattoo	Detects tattoos visible on the chest or collarbone area.
Full Sleeve Tattoo	Detects full-arm sleeve tattoos.
Hand Tattoo	Detects tattoos visible on hands or fingers.
Head & Face Tattoo	Detects tattoos visible on the head or face.
Leg Tattoo	Detects tattoos visible on the legs.
Waist & Hip Tattoo	Detects tattoos visible on the waist or hip area.

Tobacco Products

Label	Definition
E-Cigarettes & Vapes	Detects e-cigarettes, vape pens, and electronic nicotine delivery systems.