MissBackpage is a classifieds publishing platform. All listings are user-submitted and published through the platform's infrastructure.

Moderation exists to reduce spam, abuse, and policy violations. The presence of moderation does not mean approval, endorsement, or verification of listings or users.

Presence of a listing on the platform does not imply compliance or legitimacy. Users remain responsible for their content at all times, regardless of moderation status.

Moderation on MissBackpage uses a combination of automated systems and manual review processes.

Reviews may occur at various stages:

• At submission, before a listing goes live
• After publication, based on signals or reports
• After user reports are submitted

Not all listings are reviewed before appearing on the platform. Moderation is limited, reactive, and not continuous or comprehensive monitoring of content.

Automated systems may flag listings for various reasons, including:

• Spam patterns or duplicate content
• Prohibited terms or phrases
• Category or location abuse
• Other policy violations

Automated actions may include temporary holds, reduced visibility, or removal of listings.

Automated systems are imperfect. False positives can occur, where legitimate listings may be flagged or removed incorrectly.

Manual review may occur when:

• A listing is reported by users
• Automated systems flag repeated issues from an account
• Policy violations are suspected
• Legal compliance concerns arise

Review decisions are based on Posting Guidelines, Terms of Service, and applicable legal requirements.

Manual review does not imply priority or favoritism. It is a standard process applied when circumstances warrant human evaluation.

When policy violations are identified, enforcement actions may include:

• Edit request or temporary hold on a listing pending corrections
• Removal of listing
• Account warnings
• Temporary account restrictions
• Permanent account suspension for severe or repeated violations

Enforcement level depends on the severity of the violation and the account's history of violations. Repeated violations escalate consequences.

Moderation on MissBackpage is not:

• Prior approval of listings or users
• Background checks or identity verification
• Transaction oversight or intermediation
• Dispute resolution between users
• Content verification or accuracy checking

The platform does not verify the accuracy of listings, the identity of users, or the legitimacy of services or goods offered.

Users may report listings that appear to violate policies through our contact form. Reports are reviewed as part of the moderation process.

Reporting a listing does not guarantee removal or any specific action. Response times and outcomes are not guaranteed. The platform reviews reports but makes no commitment regarding processing time or results.

Users may appeal listing removals or account actions through the contact form. Appeals must include the listing ID or URL and a brief explanation.

Appeals are reviewed once. Decisions are final. If a listing was removed for a clear policy violation, it will not be restored.

Users are responsible for:

• Content accuracy and truthfulness
• Legal compliance with applicable laws
• Safe interactions with other users
• Adherence to Posting Guidelines and Terms of Service

Moderation does not transfer responsibility from users to the platform. Users remain solely responsible for their content and actions at all times.

By using MissBackpage, users acknowledge the limits of moderation and accept that the platform provides no guarantees regarding content verification, user verification, or enforcement outcomes. For detailed posting rules, see our Posting Guidelines and Terms of Service.