Guidelines, Brand Safety & Compliance

Our commitment to creating safe, authentic, and compliant content for all partners.

Brand Safety Standards

At FestivalInfluencer Network, brand safety is our top priority. We maintain rigorous standards to ensure all content produced through our network is appropriate, authentic, and aligned with brand values.

Creator Vetting Process
  • • Comprehensive content history review
  • • Engagement authenticity verification
  • • Brand alignment assessment
  • • Previous partnership track record
  • • Social media compliance check
Content Guidelines
  • • No controversial or divisive content
  • • Authentic brand representation
  • • Age-appropriate messaging
  • • Respectful and inclusive language
  • • Clear disclosure of partnerships

Prohibited Content

The following content types are strictly prohibited across our network:

  • • Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment of any kind
  • • Violence, graphic content, or dangerous activities
  • • Illegal activities or promotion of illegal substances
  • • Sexually explicit or suggestive content
  • • Misinformation or deceptive practices
  • • Infringement of intellectual property rights
  • • Political or religious advocacy

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

FTC & ASA Disclosure Requirements

All sponsored content must comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines for the UK market.

  • • Clear and conspicuous disclosure of brand partnerships
  • • Use of #ad, #sponsored, or #partner hashtags
  • • Disclosure must appear before "read more" breaks
  • • Platform-specific disclosure requirements followed
  • • Honest representation of product experiences
Music & Copyright Compliance

We ensure all music used in creator content is properly licensed and compliant with platform policies.

  • • Pre-approved music libraries provided to creators
  • • Platform-native music tools utilised where possible
  • • Commercial music licensing arranged when required
  • • Copyright strike prevention protocols in place
  • • Festival performance rights coordinated
Data Protection & Privacy

We comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 in all our operations.

  • • Secure handling of creator and brand information
  • • Transparent data collection and usage policies
  • • Right to access, rectify, and delete personal data
  • • Consent-based marketing communications
  • • Regular privacy policy updates and notifications

View our full Privacy Policy →

Platform-Specific Compliance

Instagram Compliance
  • • Branded Content Tool usage for partnerships
  • • Proper tagging of business partners
  • • Compliance with Instagram's music licensing
  • • Adherence to community guidelines
TikTok Compliance
  • • Use of TikTok Creator Marketplace where applicable
  • • Branded content toggle activation
  • • Commercial music library compliance
  • • Community guidelines adherence
YouTube Compliance
  • • Paid promotion checkbox activation
  • • Verbal and written disclosure in Shorts
  • • YouTube's music policies followed
  • • Advertiser-friendly content guidelines

Reporting & Enforcement

How to Report Violations

If you encounter content that violates our guidelines or suspect non-compliance, please report it immediately.

Report via email:

[email protected]

Please include: URL of content, nature of violation, and any supporting evidence

Enforcement Actions

Violations of our guidelines may result in:

  • • Warning and mandatory compliance training
  • • Temporary suspension from campaigns
  • • Removal from the creator network
  • • Termination of brand partnerships
  • • Legal action in cases of serious violations