DistroVibe fully supports the distribution of explicit tracks, provided they are accurately tagged during the upload process.

**What Qualifies as Explicit?**

A track must be flagged as **Explicit** if it contains:

* Strong profanity or vulgarity

* Explicit sexual references or descriptions

* Graphic depictions of violence or self-harm

* Heavy substance or drug references

**Why Accurate Tagging Is Essential**

* **Parental Controls & Age Gates:** Major digital storefronts (such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon) use explicit metadata flags to enforce parental locks and filter content for younger listeners.

* **Regional Compliance:** Certain international markets restrict or filter explicit audio by law. Proper flagging ensures your release is served compliant with local regulations.

* **Takedown Prevention:** Delivering an explicit track labeled as "Clean" violates DSP ingestion standards and will result in quality-control rejections, playlist exclusions, or post-delivery store takedowns.

**How to Flag Tracks in the Uploader**

1. In the **Track Details** section of the DistroVibe Uploader, locate the **Explicit Content** toggle for each track.

2. Set the flag to **Yes (Explicit)** for any track containing mature themes or explicit lyrics.

3. If an album contains even one explicit song, mark that specific track; DSPs will automatically append the explicit **[E]**badge to the song and update the album's advisory rating.

4. If you are releasing a radio-friendly edit where profanities have been muted or replaced, mark that specific version as **Clean**.