# Text Moderation Labels

> A comprehensive list of the content categories supported by the Copyleaks Text Moderation API.

The Copyleaks Text Moderation API provides a flexible and powerful solution for identifying and managing a wide range of harmful or risky content. Our API supports a comprehensive set of moderation labels, allowing you to tailor the moderation process to your specific community standards.

## Supported Labels

| Label ID           | Description                                                                          |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `toxic-v1`         | Harmful language that insults, demeans, or degrades in a general way, not necessarily aimed at a specific person. This category is reserved for language intended to cause emotional harm, not for references to illegal or toxic substances.                 |
| `profanity-v1`     | Use of strong or offensive swear words.               |
| `hate-speech-v1`   | Language that demonizes or incites harm toward a group or individual based on inherent traits, often calling for violence or systemic discrimination. |
| `harassment-v1`    | Targeted abuse that insults or degrades a specific person or group, focusing on personal traits or beliefs. This language aimed at a specific person or group that attacks their character or reputation, this can include defamatory or accusatory statements meant to harm someone’s standing.                               |
| `self-harm-v1`     | References that encourage or normalize self-injurious behavior.                  |
| `adult-v1`         | Explicit descriptions, references, or portrayals of sexual acts or behavior intended to evoke sexual arousal. This excludes non-sexual explicit content.                    |
| `violent-v1`       | Language that incites or glorifies physical harm or injury.        |
| `drugs-v1`         | References, descriptions, or endorsements of the use, abuse, or distribution of drugs, including illegal substances or the misuse of legal drugs.            |
| `firearms-v1`      | Content discussing the use, possession, or distribution of guns and other weapons, especially when such discussions could promote or cause violence or unsafe practices.                  |
| `cybersecurity-v1` | Content related to computer security, including discussions on hacking, data breaches, and measures to hack digital systems or gain unauthorized access.              |

## Usage

When submitting text for moderation, include the desired labels in your request. You can specify all labels or only the ones relevant to your use case:

**Request**
```http
POST https://api.copyleaks.com/v1/text-moderation/{scanId}/check
```

**Headers**
```http
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOGIN_TOKEN
```

**Body**
```json
{
  "text": "Your text content to be moderated goes here.",
  "language": "en",
  "labels": [
    { "id": "toxic-v1" },
    { "id": "profanity-v1" },
    { "id": "hate-speech-v1" },
    { "id": "harassment-v1" },
    { "id": "self-harm-v1" },
    { "id": "adult-v1" },
    { "id": "violent-v1" },
    { "id": "drugs-v1" },
    { "id": "firearms-v1" },
    { "id": "cybersecurity-v1" }
  ]
}
```

Full details about the request and response structure can be found in the [Text Moderation API Reference](/reference/actions/text-moderation/check/).

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Moderate Text Content" icon="shield-halved" href="/guides/moderation/moderate-text/">Learn how to use the Text Moderation API to scan and moderate text content.</Card>
  <Card title="Text Moderation API Reference" icon="code" href="/reference/actions/text-moderation/check/">Explore the complete API reference for text moderation, including request and response details.</Card>
</CardGroup>