Edition: May 2026
These rules govern the use of the pingvids platform, including the website, Telegram bot, mini-app and other access interfaces.
The platform provides the technical means to publish and view user-generated content. The platform does not own user content and does not guarantee pre-screening of every item before it appears in the service.
By using the platform, the user confirms they have read and accepted these rules. The platform may amend the rules; continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated version.
The platform is intended only for persons aged 18 and over. Before using the service, the user confirms their majority and agreement to the rules.
The user is responsible for the accuracy of their age confirmation. The platform does not guarantee that age restrictions cannot be circumvented by third parties.
By uploading content, the user confirms that all persons depicted in it are aged 18 or over, where the content may be classified as 18+.
If a minor user is identified through automated or manual means, their access to the platform is blocked and any content they posted is deleted without possibility of recovery.
The platform may request age verification and store such data in encrypted form, securely and safely, for the duration of the user's use of the platform.
Login may be performed via third-party services including Telegram and email services. The platform may use a Telegram ID, e-mail (if provided), internal user identifier and a generated pseudonym.
The platform takes all reasonable and sufficient measures to ensure user anonymity, and to sever and conceal the link between content published by the user and any identifier the user employs outside the platform.
The pseudonym is generated by the platform and may have a playful format, for example: "Wild Zebra #1223" or "Glowing Guardian #1751".
Moderators, operational staff and other users normally see only the internal identifier and/or pseudonym of a user, without technical or functional access to extended technical data.
The user is responsible for all actions performed on the platform under their identifier or from their device.
The platform does not control the policies of Telegram or other authentication services with respect to the user's account or identifier.
The user publishes content independently and bears full responsibility for its substance, legality, accuracy and the existence of necessary rights.
By uploading content, the user grants the platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to store, reproduce, display, technically process and otherwise use the content within the operation of the service.
It is prohibited to post, transmit or distribute on the platform:
Violations may result in content removal, blocking of the user's access to the platform or disclosure of available information to authorised authorities upon their request.
The platform applies reasonable measures to detect and restrict unlawful or rule-violating content. Such measures may include manual moderation, automated checks, AI systems, user complaints and third-party reports.
Moderation is carried out in both pre-publication and post-publication review modes, using the resources available to the platform at the time of moderation.
The platform does not guarantee that all violating content will be detected immediately or before publication. Upon receiving a substantiated notice, the platform may hide, restrict or remove content and may restrict the user's access.
Moderation decisions are made at the platform's discretion and may not be accompanied by a detailed explanation.
The platform may use internal mechanics: virtual units, ratings, statuses, access levels, bonuses, restrictions and other service elements.
Such elements are not monetary funds, have no guaranteed monetary equivalent, and may not be exchanged, transferred or withdrawn unless expressly provided for by the platform.
Users may voluntarily support the development of the platform as a charitable contribution. Such payments are treated as voluntary support (donation), not as a guaranteed purchase of a service, unless expressly stated at the time of payment and in the donation terms.
The platform is provided on an "as is" basis. The platform does not guarantee uninterrupted operation, freedom from errors, preservation of every item, constant access to the service or conformity with user expectations.
The platform is not liable for user content, user actions, external resources, technical failures, connectivity interruptions, actions of third-party services or other circumstances beyond the platform's reasonable control.
If a user's actions result in claims, losses or expenses for the platform, the user agrees to compensate such losses to the extent permitted by applicable law.
The platform may at its discretion restrict access to content, hide or remove material, restrict account features, or temporarily or permanently terminate a user's access to the service.
Such measures may be applied in cases of rule violations, suspected violations, complaints, technical abuse, or risks to users or the platform itself.
Users may submit an appeal to request a review of a decision and obtain clarification via the contact section.
The platform adheres to the principle of data minimisation and does not seek to establish the real identity of users.
Where technically possible, such data may allow reconstruction of a technical profile of the user, but in normal operational work they are not disclosed to moderators.
The platform may use cookies and similar technologies for correct interface operation, settings storage, authorisation, abuse prevention, stability analysis and security.
By continuing to use the platform, the user agrees to the use of cookies, or the user may restrict cookie use in browser settings, but some platform features may not function correctly as a result.
Moderators and operational staff see only data necessary for their tasks: internal identifier, user pseudonym, content, complaints and moderation context.
IP addresses, technical logs and extended technical details are not accessible to moderators in normal operation. Access to such information is restricted and may be granted only for security purposes, abuse investigation, technical diagnostics or compliance with lawful requirements.
The platform may use infrastructure located outside the Russian Federation, as well as third-party services including Telegram and hosting providers.
Technical logs and other data are retained for as long as necessary for service operation, security, moderation, protection of the platform's rights and compliance with applicable requirements. Some data may be deleted or anonymised automatically.
The platform does not sell user data or transfer it to third parties for any purpose.
User information may be used for analytical, marketing or other purposes in interactions with third parties only in aggregated and anonymised form.
Transfer of data about a specific user is only possible where there is a lawful basis, to comply with requirements of authorised authorities, to protect the rights and legitimate interests of the platform, to prevent unlawful activity, for technical support or to ensure security.
Users may request account deletion. After account deletion, the platform deletes or anonymises associated data, unless further retention is required for security, law enforcement, dispute resolution, protection of the platform's rights or investigation of violations.
Content that has already been processed, hidden, removed or involved in a complaint may be temporarily retained for technical or moderation purposes.