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NSFW Content

warning

If you improperly publish a NSFW project or set NSFW content on non-NSFW fields your collection on Scatter will be locked to be visible only for users who opt-into seeing NSFW content, and your collection will likely be deplatformed entirely from other marketplaces.

NSFW content is not allowed on Scatter unless you designate your collection as NSFW only or set your metadata to include the _nsfw extension so that only those who opt-into seeing NSFW content can see it (meaning people must be connected to the site and then also enable NSFW content in their user profile)(the feature to opt-into NSFW content will be added in the near future to Scatter). When users attempt to visit a NSFW only collection they will be greeted with a notice that the collection is not visible to them due to not being connected / not having enabled NSFW content in their profile.

If you want your collection to only be visible to people who opt-into NSFW you must enable the "NSFW Only Collection" box on the Edit Collection -> Profile page. This is not a recommended approach as other platforms which do not allow NSFW content at all will likely remove your collection from their marketplace (as the NSFW content opt-in is not available yet to users if you submit a collection that is meant to be NSFW only it simply will not be allowed to be public for the time being).

The "NSFW Only Collection" toggle is a Scatter feature and not a contract feature. If you have a "NSFW Only Collection" on Scatter it is extremely likely that other marketplaces which have no support for NSFW content will deplatform your collection.

If you want your collection to be publicly visible, you may not put NSFW content into your: banner, icon, hero. Additionally, you may not put NSFW content into non _nsfw metadata including: image, animation_url.

NSFW content does not mean illegal content. Illegal content is completely prohibited.

NSFW content generally means anything you would expect would not be welcome within a workplace environment. If you are unsure if your content should be marked as _nsfw then reach out to ask us.

NSFW content does include artistic nudity. If you have an artistic nude collection your hero/banner/icon must be SFW. The only nude content depicting real adult people allowed is artistic nudity, and not sexually explicit content. Artistic nudes may not be sexually explicit in any way.

For NSFW content involving real people, the primary differences between artistic nudity and sexually explicit content are:

  • Intention: The primary difference between artistic nudity and sexually explicit content lies in the intention of the creator. Artistic nudity aims to express ideas, emotions, or concepts through the representation of the naked human body. On the other hand, sexually explicit content is primarily intended to arouse or titillate the viewer.
  • Context: The context in which the nudity is presented plays a significant role in determining whether it is artistic or sexually explicit. Artistic nudity often appears in various forms of art, such as painting, sculpture, photography, or performance art, and is typically displayed in museums, galleries, or other art-related contexts. Sexually explicit content, however, is often found in adult-oriented entertainment or material.
  • Aesthetic value: Artistic nudity tends to focus on the beauty, form, and expressiveness of the human body. The composition, lighting, and other artistic elements are carefully considered to create a visually pleasing and meaningful piece. Sexually explicit content, conversely, often prioritizes the explicit nature of sexual acts or poses over aesthetics.
  • Emotional response: Artistic nudity often evokes a range of emotions in the viewer, such as wonder, awe, empathy, or even discomfort, and encourages reflection on themes like vulnerability, identity, or the human condition. Sexually explicit content, however, primarily seeks to stimulate sexual arousal.
  • Symbolism and metaphor: Artistic nudity often employs symbolism or metaphor to convey meaning or explore complex ideas. The naked body might represent vulnerability, purity, or strength, among other things. In contrast, sexually explicit content is typically more straightforward and literal in its depiction of nudity and sexual acts.

Part of the purpose of the _nsfw pattern is to protect your collection from being deplatformed from other marketplaces which do not allow NSFW content at all. On those platforms, the _nsfw versions of the metadata will not show up at all, and so it's less likely for your art to be censored there.

If you have a collection which is NSFW you should have metadata similar to this:


{
  "name": "Your Collection #734",
  "image": "ipfs://CIDSFW/734.png",
  "image_nsfw": "ipfs://CIDNSFW/734.png",
  "animation_url": "ipfs://CIDSFW/734.html",
  "animation_url_nsfw": "ipfs://CIDNSFW/734.html",
  "description": "Your collection description. You can mention that it has NSFW content.",
  "attributes": [
    {
      "trait_type": "Booba",
      "value": "Massive"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Pose",
      "value": "Gamer Dance"
    },
    {
      "trait_type": "Background",
      "value": "Battle Royale"
    }
  ]
}


As you can see, there is both an image as well as an image_nsfw metadata field. If you are making an interactive NFT you would also include its animation_url as well as an animation_url_nsfw to have two versions which can be loaded.

To be clear, your collection should include BOTH the normal metadata as well as the _nsfw version so that users who are not connected to the site / users who do not want to opt into your collection can still see that it exists.

If your collection is NSFW your goal is for your SFW versions to be as tame as possible. You can do this in a creative way or by completely having different art for each version. Your SFW versions should not be overly suggestive, which means things like black bars or mosaics may not be enough. If you are in doubt you can ask us.

If Scatter provides any other ways to promote or feature your NSFW project you should not include NSFW content which would be able to be seen publicly.