Short answer: It depends on the specific framing. Vizno tiers this content by legal exposure: some forms of fictional non-real-family incest framing (such as step-, in-law, or unrelated cohabiting "family" dynamics) are permitted under certain conditions, while others are prohibited based on US legal risk. Not all fictional family framing is treated the same, and the specific rules vary by relationship type and platform front (Vizno vs. Vizno Uncut).
What is always prohibited
Any content depicting incest involving real family relationships is prohibited on both Vizno and Vizno Uncut, regardless of whether the work is otherwise adult-rated. This applies even when characters are presented as fictional if the framing clearly maps to a genuine biological or legal family bond.
What may be permitted under the tiered approach
Fictional step-, in-law, or unrelated cohabiting "family" framings common in adult visual novels are evaluated on a case-by-case basis according to their US legal exposure profile. Some of these framings are permitted - primarily on Vizno Uncut with appropriate age gates in place - while others remain prohibited depending on where they fall in the legal exposure tier. The full breakdown of which specific relationship framings fall into which tier is still being finalized - check back for updated guidance, or contact support if you need a ruling on a specific scenario before publishing.
How to stay compliant while details are finalized
- If you are building a story with step- or in-law family dynamics, do not publish it as adult content on the mainstream Vizno front until you have confirmed the framing is in the permitted tier.
- On Vizno Uncut, ensure all characters involved are unambiguously adult and that age-gate requirements are met.
- When in doubt, reach out to the support team before publishing. A content hold after the fact is harder to resolve than a pre-publication check.