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Content Guidelines
PLEASE NOTE: Audio/Songs, Video, Images which do not adhere to the following programming guidelines may be rejected by MTV Networks on Campus, Inc (mtvU):
(a) Songs containing content which endorses or condones illegal drug use or alcohol abuse is not allowed. Narcotic addiction and alcohol abuse should only be depicted as self-destructive, anti-social behavior. Content should not promote, glamorize or show as socially acceptable, the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs.
(b) Songs containing explicit, nudity, graphic or excessive sexual activity is not allowed. When sexual themes are key to the meaning or intent of the song they must be depicted with consistent regard for commonly accepted standards of taste and propriety.
(c) Language will be evaluated by MTVNOC and Universal Records based on context and societal acceptability.
(d) Derogatory characterizations of any ethnic, racial, sexual or religious groups should be avoided.
(e) Content containing gratuitous violence is unacceptable. Violence, if depicted, must be essential to the development of a theme, plot or concept of the entry. Violence may not be used to stimulate the audience or to invite imitation, nor may it be shown or offered as an acceptable solution to problem or conflict. Exceptional care must be taken in instances where women and children are victims of, or are threatened by, acts of violence.
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