External Links Policy

Effective Date: 2026

Last Updated: 2026

This External Links Policy explains the rules for links, URLs, redirects, external websites, affiliate links, social media links, creator links, advertiser links, sponsored links, download links, livestream links, profile links, comments links, video description links, API links, and other off-platform destinations shared on Playflick.com, operated by Playflick™ Media .ltd.

This policy should be read together with our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, Content Policy, User Generated Content Policy, Profile & Channel Policy, Advertising Policy, Sponsored Content & Affiliate Disclosure Policy, Anti-Spam & Platform Manipulation Policy, Security Policy & Responsible Disclosure, Third-Party Services Policy, and Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Operator: Playflick™ Media .ltd

Website: https://playflick.com

Business Address:
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom

Email: hello@playflick.com
Contact Page: https://playflick.com/contact-us

2. Purpose of This Policy

External links can help creators share useful websites, sources, social profiles, portfolios, merchandise, communities, sponsorships, and related content.

However, external links can also be used for scams, phishing, malware, piracy, impersonation, spam, misleading promotions, unsafe downloads, and harmful content.

This policy helps protect Playflick users, creators, advertisers, children, payment systems, and platform trust.

3. Where External Links May Appear

External links may appear in different areas of Playflick, depending on platform features.

These areas may include:

• Video descriptions
• Short descriptions
• Movie descriptions
• Livestream descriptions
• Comments and replies
• Profile bios
• Channel descriptions
• Creator pages
• Advertisements
• Sponsored content
• Affiliate disclosures
• Community posts where available
• API or developer integrations where available
• Support or contact messages

4. User Responsibility

You are responsible for the links you post, upload, advertise, promote, share, or place on Playflick.

Before sharing a link, you should make sure that it:

• Is lawful
• Is safe
• Is relevant to the content or context
• Does not mislead users
• Does not infringe rights
• Does not expose users to scams, malware, phishing, or harmful downloads
• Does not target children unfairly or unsafely
• Complies with all Playflick policies

5. Prohibited External Links

You must not share external links that lead to or promote:

• Phishing pages
• Malware, spyware, ransomware, or harmful downloads
• Fake Playflick login pages
• Fake Playflick support pages
• Scams, fraud, fake giveaways, or deceptive schemes
• Credential theft
• Payment fraud
• Illegal streaming or piracy websites
• Copyright-infringing downloads
• Counterfeit goods
• Illegal goods or services
• Child sexual abuse material or child exploitation
• Non-consensual intimate content
• Terrorist or violent extremist content
• Instructions for serious harm or criminal activity
• Websites designed mainly to harass, abuse, dox, or threaten people
• Websites that violate Playflick’s Content Policy or Community Guidelines

6. Phishing, Fake Support, and Login Scams

You must not use external links to steal passwords, login codes, payment information, identity documents, creator payout details, wallet details, or private information.

Prohibited links include:

• Fake Playflick login pages
• Fake verification pages
• Fake copyright strike removal pages
• Fake monetisation application pages
• Fake creator payout pages
• Fake support or appeal pages
• Fake giveaway or prize claim pages
• Links asking users to enter passwords or one-time codes

Playflick will never ask users to send passwords through comments, public posts, or suspicious external links.

7. Malware and Unsafe Downloads

You must not link to malware, harmful downloads, cracked software, infected files, spyware, credential stealers, suspicious APKs, fake apps, browser hijackers, or tools designed to compromise users or systems.

This includes links to:

• Malicious downloads
• Cracked or nulled scripts
• Fake mobile apps
• Fake video players
• Fake browser updates
• Malware disguised as media files
• Tools for credential theft or account takeover
• Files designed to bypass payment, ads, subscriptions, or platform restrictions

8. Copyright, Piracy, and Illegal Streaming Links

External links must not be used to promote copyright infringement, piracy, illegal streaming, illegal downloads, leaked content, unauthorised sports streams, unauthorised movie uploads, or circumvention tools.

Prohibited links may include links to:

• Pirated movies or TV shows
• Illegal live sports streams
• Unauthorised music downloads
• Leaked films, trailers, or episodes
• Cracked software or games
• Websites mainly used for copyright infringement
• Tools that bypass digital rights management or access controls

Rights holders may submit complaints under our Copyright & Takedown Policy.

9. Affiliate Links and Commercial Links

Affiliate links, referral links, discount codes, sponsored links, paid promotions, product links, and commercial links must be honest, safe, and properly disclosed where required.

You must not use commercial links to:

• Hide a paid relationship
• Mislead users about price, quality, availability, or results
• Promote scams or unsafe products
• Make unsupported health, financial, legal, or performance claims
• Target children unfairly
• Redirect users through deceptive pages
• Use fake urgency, fake discounts, or fake reviews

More information is available in our Sponsored Content & Affiliate Disclosure Policy and Advertising Policy.

10. Shortened Links and Redirects

Shortened links, redirect links, tracking links, cloaked links, affiliate redirects, and link shorteners may be restricted where they hide the true destination or create safety risks.

You must not use redirects to:

• Hide phishing or malware destinations
• Bypass Playflick moderation
• Mislead users about where they are going
• Promote prohibited goods or services
• Change the destination after review to unsafe content
• Evade advertising, spam, copyright, or safety rules

Playflick may block, remove, or restrict shortened or redirected links where necessary.

11. Links in Comments

Comments and replies must not be used for link spam, scams, phishing, malware, fake giveaways, fake support, or irrelevant promotions.

Playflick may restrict or remove comments that:

• Repeat the same link across many videos
• Promote unrelated websites
• Contain suspicious or misleading links
• Use bots or automation to post links
• Impersonate creators or Playflick staff
• Direct users to unsafe external platforms

12. Links in Profiles and Channels

Profile and channel links must follow this policy and our Profile & Channel Policy.

You must not use profile or channel links to:

• Impersonate another person, creator, brand, or Playflick
• Collect passwords or payment details
• Redirect users to scams or fake support pages
• Promote illegal, harmful, or infringing content
• Target children with unsafe or inappropriate material

13. Links in Advertisements

Advertiser links, landing pages, campaign URLs, promoted content links, and sponsored links must comply with Playflick’s Advertising Policy.

Advertising links must not:

• Misrepresent the product or service
• Use cloaking or destination switching
• Lead to malware, scams, or phishing
• Promote prohibited or illegal products
• Make misleading claims
• Collect personal data unlawfully
• Target children unfairly or unsafely

Playflick may reject, pause, remove, or restrict ads based on linked destinations.

14. Links to Social Media and Communities

Creators may link to social media profiles, communities, websites, portfolios, stores, or fan pages where permitted.

However, social and community links must not be used to:

• Move users to unsafe private conversations
• Groom, exploit, or endanger children
• Coordinate harassment or abuse
• Sell illegal goods or services
• Distribute pirated content
• Promote scams, phishing, or malware
• Evade Playflick rules or enforcement

15. Links Involving Children

Links must not create safety, privacy, grooming, exploitation, or harassment risks for children or young users.

You must not link children to:

• Unsafe private messaging groups
• Adult content
• Gambling, scams, or exploitative promotions
• Websites collecting children’s personal information unlawfully
• Challenges or activities that could cause harm
• Content that sexualises or exploits minors

Serious child-safety concerns may result in immediate enforcement and reporting where appropriate or required.

16. Playflick Is Not Responsible for All External Sites

External websites are operated by third parties, not Playflick.

Playflick does not control all external websites and is not responsible for their:

• Content
• Accuracy
• Security
• Privacy practices
• Terms and conditions
• Purchases or refunds
• Claims or offers
• Availability
• Downloads
• Data collection

Users should use caution before clicking external links, entering personal information, downloading files, making payments, or relying on third-party claims.

17. Link Scanning, Blocking, and Safety Measures

Playflick may use manual review, automated systems, user reports, security tools, third-party tools, spam signals, malware detection, or other methods to review links and destinations.

Playflick may:

• Remove links
• Disable clickable links
• Block domains
• Restrict shortened links
• Reduce visibility of linked content
• Require link changes
• Reject ads with unsafe destinations
• Suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly share unsafe links

18. Reporting Unsafe Links

If you find an external link on Playflick that appears unsafe, misleading, illegal, infringing, abusive, or harmful, please report it.

Contact:

Email: hello@playflick.com
Contact Page: https://playflick.com/contact-us

Please include:

• The Playflick URL where the link appears
• The external link, if safe to copy
• The username or channel name, if known
• Why you believe the link is unsafe or violates policy
• Any screenshots or supporting evidence

19. Enforcement

Playflick may take action where external links violate this policy or other Playflick rules.

Enforcement may include:

• Removing links
• Blocking domains
• Removing comments, descriptions, profiles, or ads
• Reducing visibility
• Disabling monetisation
• Rejecting or pausing advertisements
• Restricting uploads, comments, livestreaming, or profile features
• Withholding or reversing earnings where link abuse is connected to monetisation
• Suspending or terminating accounts
• Reporting serious safety or legal issues where appropriate or required

20. Appeals

If your link, content, profile, ad, or account was restricted under this policy and you believe Playflick made a mistake, you may request a review under our Appeals Policy.

Contact:

Email: hello@playflick.com

Please include:

• Your account email
• Your username or channel name
• The affected Playflick URL
• The external link involved
• The decision you are appealing
• Why you believe the decision was incorrect
• Any supporting evidence or context

21. Privacy and Data Retention

Playflick may keep records of link reports, blocked links, enforcement decisions, spam signals, advertising reviews, malware reports, appeals, and related communications.

These records may be retained for safety, security, fraud prevention, moderation, legal compliance, rights disputes, and platform integrity.

More information is available in our Privacy Policy and Data Retention Policy.

22. Changes to This Policy

We may update this External Links Policy from time to time.

Changes may reflect new platform features, security risks, scam tactics, advertising tools, link safety systems, legal requirements, child-safety practices, or platform updates.

Your continued use of Playflick after changes become effective means you agree to the updated policy.

23. Contact Us

For unsafe link reports, phishing concerns, malware reports, advertising destination issues, appeals, or policy questions, contact:

Playflick™ Media .ltd
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom

Email: hello@playflick.com
Contact Page: https://playflick.com/contact-us
Website: https://playflick.com

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