⚡ QUICK ANSWERRule 3 of Reddit’s content policy bans posting intimate or sexually explicit media of someone without their consent. Use it to report leaks of you. Because Reddit can’t always tell who is posting, it sometimes removes creators’ own posts too; subreddit verification and an appeal usually fix that.
Creators run into Rule 3 from both sides: it helps them remove leaks quickly, and it occasionally removes their own promotion. Knowing both sides saves frustration.
What Rule 3 is
Reddit’s content policy protects people’s privacy. Rule 3 covers sharing intimate or sexually explicit media of a person without their consent, and Reddit has a dedicated way to report it.
Using it against leaks
- 01Report as non-consensual intimate mediaUse Reddit’s report for intimate media, not a generic report.
- 02Copyright as a second routeFor content you created, a copyright notice works too.
- 03Report the whole subreddit patternLeak subreddits often break the rule repeatedly.
Our Reddit removal guide covers the steps.
When it flags your own posts
- Get verified in the subreddits you post in, where they offer it.
- Post from the same account consistently.
- Keep proof that the account is yours (for example, a verification post).
- Appeal removals through Reddit’s appeal process.
Don’t report your own posts by mistakeIf you use a takedown service, make sure your own Reddit promo is on its allow list, so your posts are never reported.
FAQ
What is Reddit Rule 3?The part of Reddit’s content policy that bans sharing intimate or sexually explicit media of someone without their consent.
Why was my own post removed under Rule 3?Reddit couldn’t confirm the person posting is the person shown. Verification and an appeal usually help.
Can I use Rule 3 to remove leaks?Yes. Report leaked intimate content of you using Reddit’s non-consensual media report.
Should I also send copyright notices?For content you created, yes. Using both routes is common.
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Written by the Lock Leaks TeamWe remove leaked content for creators and agencies every day. Every guide is based on real cases our team handles.
