Social Media Is Broken
Profit-First Platforms
Algorithms push outrage, not value.
Creator Exploitation
Creators are underpaid, overworked, and powerless.
Trust Deficit
TikTok faces bans. No trusted ethical alternative exists.
The Opportunity
We built Back Channel because people deserve a better platform:
Privacy & Ownership
You control your data — not Big Tech.
Fair Creator Pay
Creators earn transparently and fairly.
Truth & Democracy
No bots. No dark algorithms. No hidden censorship.
Our Solution
Back Channel is the first social video platform built on ethics.
Transparency
No hidden algorithms. A chronological feed by default.
Ethics
10 founding principles that guide every decision we make.
User Empowerment
The platform evolves with community input — not corporate agendas.
The 10 Commandments — In Full
These are the principles that guide every decision we make at Back Channel.
Humanity Over Profit, Always.
We exist to serve people, not shareholders. Revenue supports the mission — it never drives it. If a choice must be made between making money or doing right by our users, we will always choose the latter.
Your Data Belongs to You.
We will never sell your personal information. Ever. Your data is yours — to control, download, or delete. Privacy isn't a feature; it's a human right.
No Hidden Algorithms — You're in Control.
Our content feed will never be a black box. We commit to transparent algorithms — you'll always know why you're seeing what you see. Prefer a chronological feed? You got it. You decide what you see. You decide what you share. We put the tools of curation and customization in your hands — not in the hands of an invisible algorithm.
Support Creators — With Fair Pay and Fair Pressure.
Without creators, there is no platform. We guarantee fair, transparent monetization — with better-than-industry payouts and no hidden tricks. And we will never push creators into a content hamster wheel. Mental health matters. We build tools to support, not pressure, the people who power this app.
Freedom of Expression is Sacred — But Truth Matters.
We protect your right to speak — especially when it's unpopular. But false claims presented as fact — even when polished — will be flagged or labeled using a combination of AI and human review. We believe free speech is not a license to mislead.
Safety Without Censorship.
We actively protect against hate, abuse, and harmful content — but we do it with care, clarity, and accountability. Safety and free speech can coexist.
Transparency Is the Price of Participation.
Malicious behavior hides behind anonymity. That ends here. While we respect privacy, users who engage in toxic or manipulative behavior will not be allowed to do so in the shadows. We surface meaningful transparency — like public comment history, visible community impact, and reputation — so accountability is always part of the experience. This is a space for constructive voices, not faceless harm.
One Account. One Human. No Bots, No Bull.
This is a space for real people — not fake ones that engagement or automated manipulation. We strictly enforce one account per person and actively detect and remove bots, spam, and malicious actors. Authenticity is non-negotiable.
No Kings. No Castles.
Wealth and power will never be hoarded at the top. We cap founder and investor returns, publish transparent financials, and reinvest profits into creators and the community. No one here gets rich at the expense of the people. Influence is earned through contribution, not capital.
Principles Evolve — But Humanity Leads.
These commandments are living, not locked. They can grow, adapt, and improve — but never behind closed doors. Any change must be driven by the best of humanity and shaped through democratic input from the people who use this platform. Our values evolve, but the core remains: humanity first.
Why Now
70% of Gen Z distrusts social algorithms.
TikTok is facing bans, lawsuits, and instability.
Creators are demanding transparency and better pay.
There has never been a more urgent moment for a truly ethical alternative.
What's Coming Next
Creator Monetization
Transparent, fair, and built with creators.
Music Library & Editing Tools
Full editing ecosystem with licensed audio.
Safety Tools
Next-generation moderation built ethically.
AI Discovery Engine
AI that recommends responsibly — not manipulatively.