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LGBTQIA+ Directory of Second Life

Directory Policies

Second Life®, Linden Lab®, SL™, Linden™, SLurl™ and WindLight®, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Linden Research, Inc. All rights reserved. No infringement is intended. SL Pride Directory, LGBTQIA+ Directory, and slpridedirectory.com is not affiliated with or sponsored by Linden Research.

All visitors to the locations in the LGBTQIA+ Directory must abide by the Second Life® terms of service.

Privacy

Collection, storage and use of personal information

You can use this site without disclosing any personal information.

You may choose to disclose personal information when submitting forms, feedback, or listing updates. This information can be viewed by site administrators and, when necessary, third-party contractors who support the site or assist with specific projects.
Please do not include sensitive personal information in submission forms.

Holding of information

If you provide personal information, it may be shared with third-party contractors only to the extent required for them to manage, maintain, or support the site.
Email addresses are never made public.
Unless required by law, we will not publish names or email addresses without your consent.

Use of personal information

Information you provide may be used for:

  • reviewing and maintaining Directory standards and compliance
  • administering and improving the website
  • providing service updates
  • communicating with you
  • responding to feedback and listing submissions

Content & Compliance Policy

This policy establishes clear guidelines for any content submitted to or displayed on the LGBTQIA+ Directory website and its affiliated listings.

The purpose of this policy is to:

  • Maintain a professional, safe, and inclusive environment that reflects the mission of the Directory
  • Ensure compliance with platform rules, web-hosting standards, and legal restrictions
  • Protect the Directory’s reputation and community members from inappropriate or non-compliant content

This applies to all listing images, descriptions, logos, event flyers, external website links, and in-world locations promoted through the Directory.

Content Standards

The following are not permitted in listings or associated visual materials:

1. Pornographic or Explicit Content

  • Visible nudity intended for sexual display
  • Genitals exposed or emphasized
  • Simulated sexual acts, sexual positioning, or implied sex
  • Fetish imagery presented in a sexualized or explicit manner
  • Adult toys, kink gear, or BDSM equipment shown in a sexual context
  • Sexualized advertisements or “adult services” promotions

2. Suggestive or Adult-Leaning Imagery

Content that may be allowed in Adult regions of SL is not automatically acceptable for the Directory, including:

  • Semi-nudity intended to entice or sexualize
  • Erotic body focus (buttocks, groin, etc.)
  • Poses typically associated with adult content
  • Flyers or logos using sexual taglines or innuendo

These items will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

3. External Links

Links included on listings must:

  • Not lead directly to pornography websites
  • Not embed sexual content or adult advertisements
  • Be accessible to the general public (no paywall adult platforms)

Problematic links may result in listing suspension until corrected.

Review & Enforcement Structure

Moderation Committee

The Moderation Committee is responsible for:

  • Reviewing all new listings prior to approval
  • Re-inspecting existing listings for compliance with updated standards
  • Flagging images, descriptions, links, and categories that violate content guidelines
  • Providing clear recommendations for revisions
  • Collaborating with the Public Relations Committee during follow-up inspections

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee supports enforcement by:

  • Conducting in-world inspections
  • Assisting listing owners in updating non-compliant content
  • Verifying that revisions meet Directory standards
  • Supporting quality control and brand alignment
  • Documenting inspection outcomes for transparency

Both committees work closely together to ensure each listing:

  • Represents our community respectfully
  • Follows the Content & Compliance Policy
  • Meets visual and descriptive quality expectations

Final decisions, including warnings, suspensions, or listing removal, may be made by the President or designated Board authority.

Compliance Expectations for Listing Owners

Listing owners are responsible for ensuring:

  • All submitted images adhere to non-explicit standards
  • Logos and flyers do not contain sexual content
  • In-world locations linked to the Directory are in compliance with SL’s maturity ratings
  • Staff and agents representing their listings follow basic decorum

Failure to comply may result in:

  • Request for revision
  • Temporary unlisting
  • Permanent removal from the Directory (in repeated or severe cases)

The LGBTQIA+ Directory reserves the right to deny or remove listings that jeopardize community safety, reputation, or standards.

Statistical Information and Cookies

Statistical information collected

We may collect anonymous, aggregated data such as:

  • IP address
  • Search terms
  • Pages visited and links clicked
  • Date and time of visits
  • Referring website
  • Operating system and browser type
  • Screen resolution and language settings

These statistics help us improve functionality and accessibility.

Use of statistical information

This data may be viewed by site administrators and contracted support providers.

Cookies

This site uses persistent session cookies to monitor site usage.
They do not collect personal information.
Cookies can be disabled or cleared without affecting site access.