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Anti-Cheating Statement

Last updated: March 1, 2026

1. Zero Tolerance Policy

Lights of Africa maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards cheating, fraud, and any form of manipulation that undermines the integrity of the competition.

2. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Vote manipulation: Using bots, scripts, multiple accounts, or paid services to inflate votes.
  • Identity fraud: Registering under false names, using fake IDs, or misrepresenting age or nationality.
  • Performance fraud: Lip-syncing to pre-recorded material, using uncredited backing performers, or plagiarizing performances.
  • Bribery: Attempting to influence judges, hosts, or staff through gifts or financial incentives.
  • Account sharing: Sharing login credentials to circumvent voting limits.
  • Technical exploitation: Exploiting Platform vulnerabilities, API abuse, or reverse-engineering security measures.

3. Detection Methods

We employ multiple detection systems including:

  • Automated anomaly detection for voting patterns.
  • IP and device fingerprint analysis.
  • Manual review of flagged activities by our moderation team.
  • Community reporting mechanisms.

4. Consequences

Violations may result in one or more of the following:

  1. Warning: First-time minor infractions may receive a written warning.
  2. Account suspension: Temporary or permanent account muting or ban.
  3. Vote removal: All fraudulent votes removed from the tally.
  4. Disqualification: Contestant removed from the competition.
  5. Legal action: Serious offenses may be referred to law enforcement.

5. Appeals

Users who believe they have been wrongly penalized may appeal by contacting xdfz@equatorlightmedia.com within 7 days of the action. Appeals are reviewed by a senior administrator not involved in the original decision.

6. Reporting

If you witness or suspect cheating, please report it to xdfz@equatorlightmedia.com with the subject "Cheating Report". Reports can be made anonymously.