Darve - Community Safety Guidelines

Darve — Community & Safety Guidelines

Effective Date: March 24, 2026

Last Updated: March 24, 2026

1. Our Mission & Commitment to Safety

Darve exists to create joyful, interactive, and unforgettable moments between streamers and their audiences. We believe that viewer-suggested challenges — funded by the community and completed live on stream — represent a powerful new form of interactive entertainment. But with that power comes responsibility. Safety is foundational to Darve. Every feature we build, every policy we write, and every moderation decision we make is guided by a simple principle: no moment of entertainment is worth someone's safety. We are committed to maintaining a platform where creativity thrives, streamers feel empowered, viewers feel respected, and everyone can participate without fear of harm. These Community & Safety Guidelines ("Guidelines") establish the standards of conduct for all Users of the Darve platform. They apply to all interactions on the Service, including Challenge suggestions, Donations, stream content, profile information, and any communications facilitated by or through the Service. These Guidelines are enforced in conjunction with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Violations may result in enforcement actions ranging from warnings to permanent bans, as described in Section 9.

2. Who These Guidelines Apply To

These Guidelines apply to all Users of the Darve platform, including:

Streamers (creators who receive, accept, and complete Challenges during live broadcasts)
Viewers (supporters who suggest Challenges, fund them through Donations, and interact with the platform)
Any other individuals who access, use, or interact with the Service in any capacity These Guidelines apply to all Content on the Service, including Challenge suggestions, chat messages collected during Collection Windows, Clip content, profile information, Donation messages, and any other User-Generated Content. Violations of these Guidelines may also constitute violations of Twitch's Community Guidelines and Terms of Service, and may be reported to Twitch independently.

3. Challenge Safety Rules

Challenges are the heart of Darve. They should be fun, creative, and entertaining — never dangerous, degrading, or harmful. The following safety rules apply to all Challenges on the platform.

3.1 Physical Safety

Challenges must not require or encourage any activity that poses a meaningful risk of physical injury or medical harm.
Challenges requiring extreme physical exertion beyond the Streamer's apparent ability are prohibited.
Challenges involving the consumption of dangerous or excessive quantities of food, drink, or any substance are prohibited.
Challenges that could foreseeably result in burns, cuts, falls, electrocution, drowning, or other physical harm are prohibited.
Streamers must assess their own physical capabilities and limitations before accepting any physical Challenge. If you are unsure whether you can safely perform a Challenge, decline it.

3.2 Psychological Safety

Challenges designed to humiliate, embarrass, or psychologically distress the Streamer are prohibited.
Challenges that target a Streamer's known insecurities, mental health conditions, phobias, or personal vulnerabilities are prohibited.
Challenges that involve emotional manipulation, gaslighting, or psychological coercion are prohibited.
Challenges intended to provoke extreme emotional reactions (fear, panic, distress) beyond normal entertainment boundaries are prohibited.

3.3 Legal Compliance

All Challenges must be legal in the Streamer's jurisdiction and in the jurisdiction where the Challenge is performed.
Challenges that require or encourage breaking any law — including traffic laws, noise ordinances, trespassing laws, or public decency laws — are strictly prohibited.
Streamers are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws applicable to their location.

3.4 Property Safety

Challenges that involve the destruction or damage of property belonging to the Streamer are permitted only if the property is of reasonable and modest value and the Streamer voluntarily accepts the risk.
Challenges involving the destruction or damage of property belonging to others are strictly prohibited without the explicit consent of the property owner.
Challenges involving the destruction of rented, leased, or borrowed property are prohibited.

3.5 Third-Party Safety

Challenges must not involve, affect, or target any person who has not explicitly and voluntarily consented to participate.
"Prank" Challenges involving unsuspecting bystanders, members of the public, or non-consenting individuals are prohibited.
Challenges that could foreseeably harm, disturb, or endanger any person other than the voluntarily participating Streamer are prohibited.
Challenges involving animals must not cause or risk harm, distress, or discomfort to the animal.

4. Prohibited Content

The following categories of Content are strictly prohibited on the Darve platform. This includes Challenge suggestions, Donation messages, profile information, chat messages, and any other User-Generated Content.

4.1 Violence & Threats

Threats of violence against any individual or group, whether direct, indirect, or veiled
Content that glorifies, incites, or celebrates violence
Graphic depictions of real-world violence (fictional/gaming content is generally permitted in context)
Challenges that encourage or result in violent acts
Threats to harm, injure, or kill any person, including oneself

4.2 Self-Harm & Suicide

Any content that promotes, encourages, glorifies, or provides instructions for self-harm or suicide
Challenges designed to cause the Streamer to injure themselves
Content that trivializes or mocks self-harm or suicide
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US) or your local emergency services.

4.3 Sexual Content & Nudity

Sexually explicit content, nudity, or pornographic material
Challenges designed to elicit sexual content, nudity, or sexually suggestive behavior
Sexual solicitation or offers of sexual services
Content that sexualizes minors in any way (see Section 9.5e for immediate permanent ban triggers)
Non-consensual intimate images or "revenge porn"

4.4 Harassment & Bullying

Targeted harassment of any individual, whether on or off the platform
Repeated unwanted contact, messages, or Challenge suggestions directed at a specific person
Coordinated harassment campaigns against individuals or groups
Cyberbullying, including insults, mockery, or degradation directed at specific individuals
Using Challenges or Donations as tools for harassment

4.5 Hate Speech & Discrimination

Content that promotes hatred, violence, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic
Slurs, derogatory language, or symbols associated with hate groups
Challenges designed to demean, degrade, or discriminate against any individual or group based on protected characteristics
Holocaust denial, promotion of ethnic cleansing, or other forms of extremist ideology

4.6 Doxxing & Privacy Violations

Sharing or threatening to share another person's private information (real name, address, phone number, workplace, school, etc.) without their consent
Challenges that require the Streamer to reveal private information about themselves or others
Encouraging others to find, share, or act on someone's private information
Stalking or tracking another person's location or movements

4.7 Illegal Activities & Substances

Content that promotes, facilitates, or provides instructions for illegal activities
Challenges that require the Streamer to commit illegal acts
Promotion or sale of controlled substances, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia
Challenges involving the use of illegal substances
Content related to the manufacture, trafficking, or distribution of illegal items
Underage drinking or drug use content

4.8 Gambling & Betting

Challenges that constitute or facilitate unlicensed gambling or betting
Content promoting unregulated gambling services
"Betting" on Challenge outcomes through the platform in a manner that constitutes gambling under applicable law
Challenges requiring the Streamer to gamble with their own or others' money

4.9 Fraud & Scams

Fraudulent Challenge schemes designed to extract money under false pretenses
Phishing attempts or attempts to steal User credentials or financial information
Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, or other fraudulent financial arrangements
Misrepresenting the nature, purpose, or recipient of Donations
Coordinated manipulation of Challenge funding for fraudulent purposes

4.10 Spam & Manipulation

Submitting repetitive, duplicative, or mass Challenge suggestions to flood or disrupt the platform
Using automated tools or bots to submit Challenges or make Donations
Artificially inflating or deflating Challenge metrics
Manipulating the Collection Window or AI processing through coordinated or deceptive behavior
"Astroturfing" — creating the false impression of grassroots support for a Challenge

4.11 Impersonation

Impersonating another person, brand, organization, or entity
Creating Accounts or profiles that misleadingly suggest an affiliation with another person or entity
Pretending to be a Darve employee, moderator, or official representative
Using another person's name, likeness, or credentials without authorization

4.12 Misinformation

Deliberately spreading false information that could cause real-world harm (e.g., health misinformation, election misinformation)
Challenges based on demonstrably false claims presented as fact
Deepfakes or manipulated media presented as authentic
Content designed to deceive Users about the nature or functionality of the Service

5. Streamer Responsibilities

Streamers are the front line of content quality and safety on Darve. As a Streamer, you bear significant responsibility for the experience on your channel.

5.1 Right and Obligation to Decline

You have the absolute right — and the affirmative obligation — to decline any Challenge that you believe violates these Guidelines, is unsafe, is illegal, or is otherwise inappropriate. No financial incentive justifies accepting a harmful Challenge. Darve will never penalize a Streamer for declining a Challenge for safety reasons.

5.2 Obligation to Stop

If a Challenge becomes unsafe during execution — due to unforeseen circumstances, physical difficulty, environmental hazards, or any other reason — you must stop immediately. Your safety is more important than completing any Challenge, regardless of the funding amount.

5.3 On-Stream Content Responsibility

You are responsible for all content that appears on your stream while using the Darve Service. This includes Challenge execution, your commentary, visual elements displayed on screen, and interactions with your chat.

5.4 No Encouragement of Prohibited Behavior

You must not encourage, solicit, or incentivize Viewers to submit Challenges or content that violates these Guidelines. This includes "fishing" for prohibited suggestions, expressing disappointment that suggestions are "too tame," or creating an atmosphere where Viewers feel pressured to suggest increasingly extreme content.

5.5 Sponsorship and Partnership Disclosure

If you have a paid sponsorship, partnership, or material business relationship that is relevant to your use of the Darve Service (e.g., a sponsor providing items for Challenges), you must disclose this to your audience in accordance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines, ASA regulations).

5.6 Challenge Submission Moderation

You share responsibility for moderating the Challenge suggestions on your channel. While Darve provides AI-powered safety filtering, automated systems are not perfect. You should review Challenge suggestions with a critical eye and exercise editorial judgment before accepting any Challenge.

6. Viewer Conduct

Viewers are essential to the Darve experience. The challenges you suggest and the donations you make power the entire platform. With that role comes responsibility.

6.1 Challenge Suggestions Must Follow Guidelines

All Challenge suggestions submitted through Twitch chat during Collection Windows must comply with these Guidelines. Suggestions that violate the safety rules in Section 3 or the prohibited content categories in Section 4 may be filtered by our AI systems or removed by moderators.

6.2 No Targeted Harassment Through Challenges

Challenge suggestions must not be used as a vehicle for targeting, harassing, or bullying any individual — including the Streamer. Repeatedly submitting Challenges designed to make a specific Streamer uncomfortable, or coordinating with other Viewers to submit harassing content, is strictly prohibited.

6.3 No Weaponizing Donations

Donations must not be used as tools of coercion, manipulation, or threat. Examples of prohibited behavior include:

Making a Donation contingent on the Streamer performing a prohibited act
Threatening to issue a chargeback if the Streamer doesn't comply with demands
Using Donation messages to deliver threats, slurs, or harassment
Offering large Donations to pressure Streamers into uncomfortable or unsafe Challenges

6.4 Respectful Communication

All interactions through the Service — including Challenge suggestions, Donation messages, and any other communications — must be respectful and civil. Disagreement and banter are natural parts of the streaming experience; personal attacks, slurs, and cruelty are not.

6.5 No Multiple Accounts

Creating or using multiple Accounts to circumvent moderation, manipulate Challenge submissions, inflate funding artificially, evade bans or restrictions, or for any other purpose that violates these Guidelines is strictly prohibited.

7. AI Content Moderation

Darve uses artificial intelligence to help maintain a safe platform. Understanding how this system works helps you understand how your content is moderated.

7.1 How AI Filtering Works

Collection: During a live stream's Collection Window, the Service monitors the Streamer's Twitch chat for Challenge suggestions.
AI Processing: Collected messages are analyzed by our AI models, which evaluate each suggestion for safety, relevance, creativity, and compliance with these Guidelines.
Safety Scoring: Each suggestion receives a safety score based on multiple factors, including potential for physical harm, psychological harm, legal issues, and policy violations. Suggestions that fail safety thresholds are filtered out.
Curation: Suggestions that pass safety filtering are aggregated, deduplicated, and presented to the Streamer as curated options.

7.2 Limitations of AI Moderation

AI moderation is a powerful tool, but it has known limitations:

AI may not understand nuance, sarcasm, slang, or context-dependent language
AI may not catch all prohibited content, especially novel or coded language
AI may occasionally flag benign content as prohibited (false positives)
AI moderation is supplementary to, not a replacement for, human judgment
The system is continuously improving but is not infallible

7.3 Human Review

Content that is flagged by AI may be subject to human review by the Darve moderation team. Additionally, content reported by Users (see Section 8) is reviewed by humans. The Darve moderation team makes final enforcement decisions on reported content.

7.4 False Positives — How to Appeal

If you believe your Challenge suggestion was incorrectly filtered by the AI system:

The Streamer may use override controls (where available) to review and manually approve filtered suggestions
You may contact us at support@darve.app to report a false positive
Persistent patterns of false positives will be investigated and used to improve the AI system

8. Reporting

Maintaining a safe community is a shared responsibility. If you witness or experience a violation of these Guidelines, we encourage you to report it.

8.1 How to Report

You can report violations through the following channels:

In-App Reporting: Use the report button or report function within the Service (available on Challenge pages, Streamer profiles, and Donation interfaces)
Email: Send a detailed report to support@darve.app

8.2 What Information to Include

To help us investigate effectively, please include as much of the following as possible:

Your username (unless reporting anonymously)
The username of the person you are reporting
A description of the violation
The date and time the violation occurred
Screenshots, links, or other evidence supporting your report
The specific Guideline section you believe was violated (if known)

8.3 Anonymous Reporting

You may submit reports anonymously. While anonymous reports may limit our ability to follow up or provide updates on the outcome, all reports — anonymous or identified — are investigated and taken seriously.

8.4 Response Timelines

We aim to respond to reports within the following timeframes:

Immediate safety threats (credible threats of violence, CSAM, imminent harm): Action taken within one (1) hour during business hours; within four (4) hours outside business hours
Serious violations (harassment, hate speech, dangerous Challenges): Initial review within twenty-four (24) hours
Standard reports (minor policy violations, spam, general concerns): Initial review within forty-eight (48) hours
Complex investigations (coordinated abuse, fraud, ambiguous cases): May require up to seven (7) business days Reporters who provide contact information will receive an acknowledgment within twenty-four (24) hours and a resolution update upon case closure.

8.5 Protection for Reporters

Darve prohibits retaliation against any User who makes a good-faith report of a Guidelines violation. Retaliation includes but is not limited to harassment, threats, Account manipulation, or negative actions taken against a reporter because of their report. Users who engage in retaliation are subject to enforcement action up to and including permanent ban.

9. Enforcement Framework

Violations of these Guidelines result in enforcement actions proportional to the severity and frequency of the violation. Our enforcement framework is designed to be fair, transparent, and progressive — giving Users the opportunity to correct behavior while protecting the community from serious harm.

9.1 Tier 1 — Warning

Applies to: First-time minor violations
Examples: Mildly inappropriate Challenge suggestion, borderline language, inadvertent policy violation
Action: Written warning delivered via email or in-app notification; the specific violation is explained, and the User is directed to the relevant section of these Guidelines
Record: Warning is logged on the User's Account and remains on record for twelve (12) months

9.2 Tier 2 — Temporary Restriction

Applies to: Repeated minor violations (2–3 warnings within 12 months) or first-time moderate violations
Examples: Repeated submission of filtered Challenge suggestions, minor harassment, use of prohibited language after warning
Action: Temporary restriction of specific features (e.g., inability to submit Challenges, inability to make Donations, reduced platform functionality) for a period of three (3) to fourteen (14) days
Record: Restriction is logged on the User's Account and remains on record for twelve (12) months
Notification: User is notified via email with details of the restriction, its duration, and the specific violation

9.3 Tier 3 — Suspension

Applies to: Serious violations or continued violations after Tier 2 enforcement
Examples: Targeted harassment, submitting dangerous Challenge content, sustained pattern of prohibited behavior, fraud attempts
Action: Full Account suspension for a period of seven (7) to thirty (30) days. During suspension, the User cannot access any Service features. For Streamers, pending Payouts are held during the suspension period.
Record: Suspension is logged permanently on the User's Account
Notification: User is notified via email with details of the suspension, its duration, and the specific violation(s). Instructions for the appeals process are included.

9.4 Tier 4 — Permanent Ban

Applies to: Severe violations, repeat offenders with multiple prior enforcement actions, or users who continue to violate Guidelines after suspension
Examples: Systematic harassment campaigns, repeated fraud, continued dangerous behavior after suspension, egregious violations of any Guideline
Action: Permanent termination of Account. The User is permanently prohibited from creating new Accounts or using the Service. IP addresses and other identifiers may be blocked.
Financial: Pending Payouts may be withheld subject to review. Donations associated with fraudulent activity may be refunded to affected Viewers.
Notification: User is notified via email with details of the permanent ban and the specific violation(s). Instructions for the appeals process are included.

9.5 Immediate Permanent Ban Triggers

The following violations result in immediate permanent ban without prior warnings or progressive enforcement:

(a) Any content that sexually exploits minors (CSAM) — reported to NCMEC and law enforcement
(b) Credible and specific threats of real-world violence against any individual
(c) Content that supports, promotes, or facilitates terrorism or terrorist organizations
(d) Doxxing that results in or is intended to result in real-world harm to an individual
(e) Coordinated manipulation or fraud involving financial transactions on the platform

9.6 Financial Enforcement

In addition to Account-level enforcement, Darve may take the following financial enforcement actions:

Fund Freezing: Pending funds may be frozen during investigation of suspected violations, particularly fraud or financial manipulation
Payout Withholding: Payouts to Streamers may be withheld if the Streamer is under investigation for serious violations or if the funds are associated with fraudulent or prohibited activity
Refunds to Viewers: Donations associated with fraudulent Challenges, prohibited content, or Challenges that violated these Guidelines may be refunded to the contributing Viewers
Chargeback Disputes: Fraudulent chargeback claims by Viewers are themselves a violation of these Guidelines and may result in enforcement action

10. Appeals Process

We recognize that mistakes can happen — both by Users and by our moderation team. Every User subject to enforcement action has the right to appeal.

10.1 How to Appeal

Submit your appeal by email to support@darve.app. Please include "Appeal" in the subject line along with your username.

10.2 Timeline

Appeals are reviewed and resolved within five (5) business days of receipt. If additional investigation is needed, you will be notified of the extended timeline.

10.3 What to Include in Your Appeal

Your appeal should include:

Your username and the email address associated with your Account
The enforcement action you are appealing (warning, restriction, suspension, or ban)
The date you received the enforcement notification
A detailed explanation of why you believe the enforcement action was incorrect or disproportionate
Any evidence, context, or mitigating circumstances you wish the review team to consider

10.4 Review Process

Appeals are reviewed by a member of the Darve moderation team who was not involved in the original enforcement decision. The reviewer examines the original evidence, the enforcement rationale, and any new information provided in the appeal.

10.5 Possible Outcomes

The appeal reviewer may:

Uphold the original enforcement action (no change)
Reduce the enforcement action (e.g., reduce a suspension to a restriction, or shorten the duration)
Overturn the enforcement action (remove the penalty entirely)

10.6 Final Decision

The appeal decision is final. Each enforcement action may be appealed only once. The appeal reviewer's decision will be communicated to you via email with an explanation of the reasoning.

11. Charity Event Special Rules

Darve supports charity events where Streamers complete Challenges to raise funds for charitable organizations. These events are subject to additional rules.

11.1 Charity Verification

Before a charity event can be hosted on the platform, the designated charitable organization must be verified by Darve. Verification includes confirmation that the organization is a registered and legitimate nonprofit, 501(c)(3) (or international equivalent), and in good standing. Streamers must submit the charity details for verification at least seven (7) days before the event.

11.2 100% Pass-Through Requirement

During verified charity events, one hundred percent (100%) of Viewer Donations (minus Stripe processing fees) must be directed to the designated charitable organization. Streamers and Darve may not retain any portion of charity Donations.

11.3 Transparency Obligations

Streamers hosting charity events must:

Clearly and prominently disclose to their audience that the event is a charity fundraiser
Identify the specific charitable organization receiving funds
Display the current fundraising total and goal (where applicable)
Not misrepresent the nature of the event or the destination of funds

11.4 Receipt and Proof of Donation

Following a charity event, Darve will provide:

A public record of the total amount raised (visible on the event page)
Proof of the donation transfer to the charitable organization
Transaction receipts or confirmation from the charity (where available) Streamers are encouraged to share proof of the completed donation with their audience for transparency and accountability.

11.5 Charity-Specific Prohibited Conduct

Falsely claiming an event is for charity when funds are retained personally
Naming a fraudulent or unverified organization as the charity recipient
Redirecting charity funds to personal accounts or non-charitable purposes
Creating fake charity events to solicit Donations
Misrepresenting the amount raised or donated Violations of charity event rules are treated as fraud and may result in immediate permanent ban and referral to law enforcement.

12. Age-Appropriate Content

12.1 Default Content Rating

The Darve platform is designed for general audiences aged thirteen (13) and older. By default, all content on the platform — including Challenges, Clips, and Streamer profiles — should be appropriate for viewers aged thirteen (13) and older.

12.2 Mature Content Flagging

Content that may be suitable for adult audiences but not for minors should be clearly flagged using the platform's mature content indicators (where available). This includes content containing:

Moderate profanity or crude humor
Mildly suggestive (but not sexual) themes
Intense competitive or confrontational content
Discussion of mature topics (when permitted by these Guidelines)

12.3 Streamer Responsibility for Audience

Streamers are responsible for understanding and managing the demographics of their audience. If your audience is known to include a significant number of minors, you should exercise additional caution in the Challenges you accept and the content you produce. Streamers who consistently host content that is inappropriate for their audience may be subject to enforcement action.

13. Specific Examples: Allowed vs. Prohibited

To help you understand how these Guidelines apply in practice, here are specific examples. These examples are illustrative, not exhaustive — when in doubt, err on the side of caution.

13.1 Allowed Challenges

The following types of Challenges are generally permitted:

"Play the next round using only a pistol" — A gaming skill challenge that adds difficulty without safety concerns.
"Sing your favorite song acapella" — A fun, lighthearted performance Challenge with no safety issues.
"Eat a spoonful of hot sauce" — A mild food Challenge with minimal risk (a single spoonful of commercially available hot sauce).
"Play the game with the monitor upside down for 10 minutes" — A creative gaming Challenge that's harmless and entertaining.
"Do 20 push-ups" — A reasonable physical Challenge within most people's capabilities with no significant risk.
"Let your chat pick your character's name in the next game" — An interactive community Challenge that's fun and safe.
"Switch to a different game genre for one hour" — A content variety Challenge that's creative and risk-free.
"Speak in an accent for the next 30 minutes" — A performance Challenge that's lighthearted and entertaining.
"Draw a picture of your favorite viewer's username" — A creative, community-engaging Challenge.
"Do a speed-run of the current level blindfolded (in-game)" — A gaming skill Challenge that's creative and safe.
"Organize your desktop live on stream" — A humorous, relatable Challenge.
"Try to beat a level using only voice commands (if game supports it)" — A tech-creative Challenge that's novel and safe.

13.2 Prohibited Challenges

The following types of Challenges are prohibited and will be filtered, removed, or result in enforcement action:

"Drink an entire bottle of hot sauce" — Dangerous consumption Challenge that poses genuine risk of injury (gastrointestinal harm, choking). *Violates Section 3.1.*
"Give us your real home address" — Doxxing/privacy violation that could endanger the Streamer. *Violates Section 4.6.*
"Go outside and scare a random stranger" — Involves non-consenting third parties and may violate laws. *Violates Sections 3.3 and 3.5.*
"Punch your wall as hard as you can" — Property destruction with risk of self-injury. *Violates Sections 3.1 and 3.4.*
"Say [racial slur] on stream" — Hate speech, regardless of context or framing. *Violates Section 4.5.*
"Don't sleep until you finish this game (24+ hour marathon)" — Extreme physical endurance that poses real health risks (sleep deprivation). *Violates Section 3.1.*
"Take a shot of alcohol every time you die" — Encourages excessive alcohol consumption tied to game difficulty, creating escalating danger. *Violates Sections 3.1 and 4.7.*
"Break up with your partner on stream" — Targets personal relationships for entertainment, causing psychological harm. *Violates Section 3.2.*
"Go to [specific person]'s house and confront them" — Involves a non-consenting individual, potential stalking, and risk of confrontation. *Violates Sections 3.3, 3.5, and 4.6.*
"I'll donate $1000 but only if you [prohibited act]" — Weaponized donation attempting to coerce prohibited behavior. *Violates Section 6.3.*
"Swat the pizza delivery person" — Illegal activity that could result in serious harm and criminal charges. *Violates Sections 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, and 4.7.*
"Reveal your credit card number on stream" — Solicitation of private financial information that would lead to fraud. *Violates Section 4.6.*

13.3 Edge Cases and How to Think About Them

Some Challenges fall into gray areas. Here's how to evaluate them:

"Eat something spicy" vs. "Eat the world's hottest pepper" — The first is generally fine (a reasonable amount of commercially available spicy food); the second may pose a genuine medical risk and should be declined unless the Streamer has known experience and tolerance.
"Do a polar plunge" vs. "Jump into freezing water and stay in for 10 minutes" — A brief, controlled cold-water dip (with safety precautions) may be acceptable; prolonged exposure to dangerous cold is not.
"Prank call a friend (who's in on it)" vs. "Prank call a random business" — The first may be acceptable if the "friend" has genuinely consented in advance; the second involves a non-consenting party and may violate laws.
"Destroy this $5 item" vs. "Destroy your gaming setup" — Destroying a low-value item you own may be acceptable; destroying expensive equipment may indicate problematic pressure or manipulation.

When evaluating edge cases, ask yourself:

Could someone get physically hurt?
Could someone be psychologically harmed or humiliated?
Are all participants willing and informed?
Is it legal?
Would I be comfortable if this appeared in a news article about the platform?

If the answer to any of questions 1–4 is "yes" (or "maybe"), or if the answer to question 5 is "no," the Challenge should be declined.

14. Updates to Guidelines

Darve reserves the right to update these Guidelines at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

Post the updated Guidelines on the Service with a revised "Last Updated" date
Provide notice through the Service or via email at least fourteen (14) days before material changes take effect
For significant changes, publish a summary of what changed and why We encourage all Users to review these Guidelines periodically. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Guidelines. We may also publish supplementary guidance, FAQs, or clarifications from time to time. These supplementary materials are intended to help Users understand and apply these Guidelines but do not replace or supersede the Guidelines themselves.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Guidelines, need to report a violation, or want to provide feedback on our safety practices, please contact us:

General Safety Questions: support@darve.app
Report a Violation: support@darve.app or use in-app reporting
Appeals: support@darve.app
General Inquiries: support@darve.app
Website: darve.gg We are committed to building a safe, creative, and joyful community. Thank you for being part of Darve and for helping us keep it that way. *These Community & Safety Guidelines were last updated on March 24, 2026.*