February 3, 2026

1. Purpose

This guideline aims to:

• Protect K-1’s official social media performance immediately after each bout
• Encourage organic fan participation that supports long-term reach
• Avoid excessive restrictions that discourage community engagement

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2. Upload Waiting Period

Posting edited fight clips is permitted only after 1 hour after the end of the fight.

• Fight end time = official result announcement

The first hour is reserved exclusively for:

• Official highlights released by K-1 and its broadcast partners

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3. Not Allowed (Before 1 Hour)

The following content is NOT permitted within the first hour after a fight:

• Full fight clips
• Posting fight video while the same bout is still actively ongoing
• GIFs or short-form edits derived from the above content

This applies regardless of clip length or format.

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4. Clip Length & Content Rules

A. After 1 Hour and up to 1 Week After the Event

Allowed

After the 1-hour waiting period, the following content is permitted:

• Short edited clips of less than 30 seconds per fight, including:
  • Highlights
  • Fighter appreciation
  • Technical breakdowns
  • Creative edits with music or effects
  • Commentary
  • Analysis
  • Reaction (React) content

Recommended length:
15–30 seconds per clip

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Not Allowed (Still Restricted)

• Full rounds
• Full fights

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B. After 1 Week Following the Event

• The 30-second clip length restriction is removed
• However, all other restrictions in this guideline continue to apply

The following are not allowed at any time:

• Full rounds
• Full fights

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5. Credit & Tagging (Mandatory)

All edited clips must:

• Tag an official K-1 account on the platform where the clip is posted
• If no official K-1 account exists on that platform, include copyright credit: © K-1

Examples:

• Instagram: @k1worldwide
• X: @K1_ReBoot
  (or the relevant official K-1 handle)

Caption example:

• “Footage © K-1”

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6. Preferred Behavior (Encouraged)

We encourage fans and media to:

• Wait until K-1’s official highlight is posted
• Quote or repost official clips before posting edits

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7. Enforcement Policy

Content posted in violation of this guideline may be:

• Requested for removal

Repeated violations may result in:

• Cease-and-desist notices issued to accounts
• Loss of future media cooperation opportunities

 This policy applies equally to:

• Fans
• Media pages