X · X Rules and Policies

Hateful Conduct Policy

High severity
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Why it matters

This policy affects what users can post and can result in permanent account bans, meaning loss of access to followers, content, and any associated paid features.

Consumer impact

X's rules and policies govern what content users can post, how accounts can be managed, and under what circumstances accounts may be suspended or permanently banned. Users are subject to content moderation decisions that can result in loss of access to their account and posted content with limited recourse. You can review X's specific enforcement policies and appeal mechanisms by visiting https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies to understand your rights before a potential suspension.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Close Your Account
    If you believe your account was wrongly actioned under the hateful conduct policy, visit the policy page and use the appeals process linked within to submit a formal appeal.

Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
X Rules and Policies
Entity
X
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 7, 2026
Last verified
March 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-000277
Document ID
CA-D-00031
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
a40c648df367cf76bbff42c2354e1c68fc4ce94f1ddb702436598ca1b5d49ad6
Verified
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Change verified
How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: X | Document: X Rules and Policies | Record: CA-P-000277
Captured: 2026-03-07 12:17:50 UTC | SHA-256: a40c648df367cf76…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/x/x-rules-and-policies/hateful-conduct-policy/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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