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Bodyguard analyses every image and describes it with a set of labels that tell you precisely what was detected — from nudity and violence to QR codes and identifiable people. Each label is a classification, and a single image can carry several classifications at once. Unlike text, images are not qualified by additional signals such as type, severity, or target. The taxonomy is flat: each classification stands on its own and is returned whenever Bodyguard detects the corresponding content.
OCR (text extraction from images) is an optional feature that can be enabled on request. When activated, any text found in the image is extracted and analysed through the text taxonomy. Contact us to enable it.

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Classifications

Each card below shows the human-friendly name, the technical value used by the API, and a short description of what triggers the classification.

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Sexual content

CSAM is the highest-severity classification. Any detection should trigger immediate action and, where legally required, reporting to the relevant authorities.

Child Sexual Abuse Material

CSAMAny Child Sexual Abuse Material — photos, videos, and computer-generated images depicting sexual abuse of minors.Additional pricing may apply.

Sexual activity

SEXUAL_ACTIVITYContent showing explicit sexual acts between individuals (e.g. penetration, masturbation, oral sex).

Graphic nudity

GRAPHIC_NUDITYExplicit and non-artistic nudity. Fully exposed genitals, buttocks, or breasts in a sexual context.

Partial nudity

PARTIAL_NUDITYNon-explicit nudity, such as partially or barely covered breasts or buttocks.

Suggestive poses & erotica

SUGGESTIVE_POSES_AND_EROTICAErotic content or sexually suggestive poses without explicit nudity.

Bare male chest

BARE_MALE_CHESTBare male torso, or a torso visible through sheer fabric. Excludes opaque tank tops and babies.

Revealing attire

REVEALING_ATTIREIndividuals wearing highly revealing clothing (e.g. lingerie, swimwear) in a sexual pose or context.

Adult toys

ADULT_TOYSItems designed for sexual stimulation (e.g. sex toys, inflatable dolls).

Female swimwear or underwear

FEMALE_SWIMWEAR_OR_UNDERWEARWomen wearing swimwear or visible underwear. Excludes sports bras.

Male swimwear or underwear

MALE_SWIMWEAR_OR_UNDERWEARMen wearing swimwear or visible underwear without other clothes on top.

Nudity in art or education

NUDITY_IN_ART_OR_EDUCATIONNudity in a clear artistic (e.g. painting, sculpture) or educational (e.g. anatomical diagram) context.

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Violence & harm

Extreme violence & gore

EXTREME_VIOLENCE_AND_GOREGraphic and explicit violence — severe injuries, mutilation, corpses in a gore context, or large amounts of blood.

Physical violence

PHYSICAL_VIOLENCENon-graphic physical altercations such as fights or assaults. Excludes regulated combat sports and video games.

Weapons

WEAPONSWeapons being used or displayed in a threatening context. Excludes non-threatening contexts (e.g. video games, sports, art, law enforcement).

Self-harm

SELF_HARMActs of self-harm, suicide, or content that glorifies such behaviours.

Visually disturbing

VISUALLY_DISTURBINGNon-gory content that may be shocking or unsettling (e.g. accidents, emaciated bodies).

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Hate & harassment

Hate speech & symbols

HATE_SPEECH_AND_SYMBOLSSymbols, text, or imagery associated with hate or terrorist groups (e.g. Nazism, KKK). Excludes religious or cultural symbols outside of a hateful context.

Harassment & bullying

HARASSMENT_AND_BULLYINGContent intended to harass, threaten, or humiliate an identifiable private individual.

Offensive gestures

OFFENSIVE_GESTURESHand gestures widely recognised as offensive or obscene (e.g. the middle finger).

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Substances & regulated activity

Drugs & controlled substances

DRUGS_AND_CONTROLLED_SUBSTANCESIllegal drugs, drug paraphernalia (e.g. syringes, bongs), or the consumption of controlled substances.

Tobacco & vaping

TOBACCO_AND_VAPINGThe act of smoking or vaping, or the prominent display of tobacco and vaping products.

Alcohol

ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol or the prominent display of open containers. Excludes background presence or sealed bottles.

Gambling

GAMBLINGGambling activities such as casino games, slot machines, or sports betting.

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People & identity

Minors

MINORSPresence of clearly identifiable minors (outside of a CSAM context).

Identifiable person

VISUALLY_IDENTIFIABLE_PERSONA clearly identifiable human face, which may constitute personally identifiable information (PII).

Sensitive personal information

SENSITIVE_PERSONAL_INFORMATIONClearly legible sensitive personal information (e.g. ID cards, credit cards).

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Codes & information

QR code

QR_CODEPresence of a QR code, which can be used to redirect users to external URLs.

Barcode

BAR_CODEPresence of a traditional barcode (used for products).

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Other

Body waste

BODY_WASTEHuman or animal waste products (e.g. faeces, vomit, urine, sperm).

Spoof & memes

SPOOF_AND_MEMESImages modified for humorous or satirical purposes (memes).

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Custom classifications

Beyond the catalog above, Bodyguard can build custom image classifications tailored to your business. Custom classifications are created on request by the Bodyguard team, trained on your industry and visual context, and delivered typically within a few weeks. They are the right choice when you need to detect something specific that isn’t covered by the standard taxonomy — a brand-specific visual element, an industry-specific risk, or a niche community behaviour. If you have a need the standard taxonomy doesn’t cover, reach out to our team.