At Nexus, we recognize the importance of balancing legal obligations with our commitment to freedom of expression, human rights, and community trust. As part of our responsibility to uphold the law while maintaining an open and authentic space for engagement, we review and assess content-related legal requests from government entities, regulators, and other organizations in accordance with our policies and international standards.

Handling Legal Requests for Content Restrictions:

Governments, regulatory agencies, courts, and even non-governmental entities or individuals may report content that they believe violates local laws or is otherwise unlawful within a specific jurisdiction. When such requests are received, we evaluate them carefully to determine whether they warrant content restriction or removal.

• Government and Regulatory Requests:
  Governments and regulators may submit formal legal requests asking us to restrict content that they believe violates local laws. These requests may come in the form of direct reports, takedown notices, or court orders.

• Public and Non-Governmental Reports:
  Private individuals, advocacy groups, and non-government entities may also report content they believe to be unlawful under local laws.

• Court Orders and Legal Rulings:
  We may receive legally binding court orders that mandate the restriction or removal of specific content or accounts.

Our Review Process for Legal Requests:

When we receive a request to restrict content due to an alleged violation of local laws, we follow a structured review process to ensure our actions align with legal standards, community principles, and human rights considerations.

Step 1: Review Against Community Standards

Before taking any legal action, we first assess whether the reported content violates our Community Standards. If the content is found to be in breach of our policies, we remove it without needing to evaluate its legality under local law.

Step 2: Legal and Human Rights Assessment

If the content does not violate our Community Standards, we proceed with a legal and human rights review to assess the validity of the request. This includes:

• Determining whether the request is legally valid based on local laws and applicable regulations.

• Ensuring that the request is not overly broad, vague, or inconsistent with international human rights standards.

• Consulting legal experts and international human rights frameworks to evaluate potential implications.

If we determine that the request lacks legal merit or is inconsistent with human rights principles, we may request clarification, contest the order, or decline to take action.

Action Taken in Response to Legal Requests:

If we determine that a request is valid under local law but does not violate our Community Standards, we endeavor to restrict access to the content only within the jurisdiction where the restriction applies. We take the following actions:

• Jurisdictional Content Restrictions:
  We limit access to the content only within the country or region where it is deemed unlawful, rather than imposing a global removal.

• User Notification:
  When possible, we notify the affected user that their content has been restricted due to a legal request, unless we are legally prohibited from doing so.

• No Additional Penalties:
  We do not impose additional penalties (such as feature restrictions or account suspension) solely on the basis of local law, unless the content also violates our Community Standards.

Commitment to Transparency and Accountability:

As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, Nexus follows international best practices for content moderation and legal compliance:

• Adherence to Global Human Rights Standards:
  We align our policies with the Global Network Initiative (GNI) Principles and our Corporate Human Rights Policy, ensuring that legal requests are handled ethically and responsibly.

• Transparency Reporting:
  We document and publicly report data regarding government requests for content removal in accordance with our commitment to accountability and openness.

• Challenging Overly Broad or Abusive Requests:
  If we believe that a government or legal request is excessive, inconsistent with human rights norms, or designed to suppress free speech, we challenge it where possible.

Nexus is committed to respecting both legal requirements and the fundamental principles of free expression and digital rights. We evaluate content restrictions carefully, ensure that users are informed when their content is affected by legal orders, and work to minimize overreach or misuse of legal frameworks to suppress speech unjustly. Our approach is rooted in fairness, accountability, and a commitment to global standards for content governance.