FAQs
There is also a lot of artwork with mature themes including violence, horror, drugs, and alcohol and more. The messaging and commenting features create risks of bullying, sexting, and meeting strangers. Because of these risks, no minor should use this app without a parent knowing.
What is the DeviantArt underage policy? ›
All accounts found to be used or maintained by a child under the age of 13 will be closed automatically and without notice when it is brought to the attention of the DeviantArt administration. Accounts closed in this fashion will be preserved until their user reaches the minimum required age of thirteen (13) years old.
Is DeviantArt Stash private? ›
Sta.sh is DeviantArt's file storage platform, a place where you can upload, save, and privately share artwork, works-in-progress, and more. Each item in your Sta.sh has its own URL, so you can share that URL with someone if you want to privately show them a file before submitting it to your Gallery for anyone to see.
What is the difference between mature moderate and strict on DeviantArt? ›
Adjust your Mature content settings depending on your audience. Safe for everyone: Your content will be appropriate for all ages. Moderate: Deviants under 18 will see a warning but can still view and subscribe. Strict: Only deviants over 18 can view and subscribe.
Is DeviantArt ok for a 13 year old? ›
Trust no one. Even those who claim to be on your side or care on that site are likely just trying to manipulate you and exploit your trust, only to feed information to the VERY SAME criminals behind your back. NO ONE on DeviantArt can be trusted! DeviantArt is certainly not for children.
Can a 10 year old use DeviantArt? ›
Definitely don't recommend to anyone under 16. It could be a great site if the people weren't so dangerous, and the staff actually cared about its members. I know several people now who've been preyed on due to this site. And almost all my friends have experienced some kind of extreme harassment.
Can minors be NSFW artists? ›
In theory, yes, its art. There is nothing illegal about it, so long as it doesnt depict underage children. That said, your parents may not like this. Of course, there will also be questions as to how a 14 year old knows about NSFW topics and anatomy...
Is it illegal to send NSFW art to a minor? ›
Obscenity Law and Minors
Federal law strictly prohibits the distribution of obscene matter to minors. Any transfer or attempt to transfer such material to a minor under the age of 16, including over the Internet, is punishable under federal law.
Can you cuss on DeviantArt? ›
General Guidelines
As a result, while the use of profanity or similar strong language is tolerated when used conversationally or as part of a creative submission, members may not make statements which are racist, bigoted, or which contain other forms of hate speech.
Are Deviantart reports anonymous? ›
With the exception of copyright infringement (DMCA) takedown notices, your report will be kept completely anonymous. Only members of our staff will have access to the full details of your report and the person that you report will not receive your name or any information which could be used to identify you.
You can choose to place your deviations into storage, just in case you want to hide certain pieces from the public view instead of deleting them. On the "Public" side: Store deviations by choosing the deviations you'd like to hide by clicking the check boxes that correspond with them.
Can you make things private on deviantart? ›
Private Collections can be used to appreciate and hold on to art you like in a way that's only visible to you. Private Collections are a Core Member feature, but all deviants can add up to 10 deviations to one Private Collection for free.
What content is prohibited on DeviantArt? ›
Most commonly this includes, but is not limited to, nudity, sexual themes, scenes of blood and gore, some generally violent themes, and certain ideologically sensitive topics. You should also consider the audience when personalizing different aspects of your DeviantArt profile, such as your avatar.
How do I enable NSFW content on DeviantArt? ›
Click or tap your profile image.
If you have not selected a profile image for your account, select the image that resembles a person. Click or tap the circle next to "Display Mature Content." It's near the bottom of the menu. This adds a checkmark to the circle, which allows you to view mature content on DeviantArt.
How do you view adult content on DeviantArt? ›
Tap the gear icon in the top left corner to open your Settings. Tap the toggle next to “View Mature Content”
Does DeviantArt show your age? ›
Your privacy options for the birthday display are as follows: Don't show my birthday publicly. Show only month and day publicly. Show my full birthday and age publicly.
How do I turn off age restrictions on DeviantArt? ›
Tap the gear icon.
It's near the top-right corner of the screen. Tap the toggle switch next to "View mature content." It's at the bottom of the settings menu. You can now view adult content using the DeviantArt mobile app on your Android.
Why is DeviantArt being sued? ›
The artists in the case allege that the AI software company Midjourney and the online art platform DeviantArt used their art to train a generative image tool, Stable Diffusion, without obtaining permission from the artists or paying them for their work, resulting in unfair marketplace competition.
What does watching someone on DeviantArt do? ›
Watch is the page you'll visit when you want to view deviations (individual and group), posts, and more from the community members that you've added to your Watch list. On DeviantArt, to "Watch" someone is to follow their work. Simple as that! Watch is the place to find anything those you watch upload to DA.