Important updates to our content policies for 2020

Erika BarrosUpdated: January 9, 2026Published: October 9, 2020

To better serve the Vimeo community, we've updated policies related to hate speech, misinformation, and more.

Voting misinformation

Hate speech and hate groups

Content that may harm children

How we enforce our Guidelines

Terms of Service changes

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Erika Barros is Vimeo’s Director of Policy. She helps protect our community and ensure Vimeo’s sustainable growth.

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