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Primary RulesetDescriptionDefault PolicyUnrestricted
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Force SafeSearchSafeSearch is a setting for Google and Bing that helps block explicit images, videos, and websites from search results.OnOn
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Force Google Verbatim SearchDisable corrected, suggested, and related search rules.OffOff
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Filter Google Image Search ThumbnailsThumbnails from websites in blocked categories will be blocked.OnOn
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Restrict Image Search to Images Labeled for Reuse OnlyImages labeled for reuse have Creative Commons, GNU Free Documentation licensing, or are items in the public domain. This setting will further restrict inappropriate images from search results.OffOff
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Restrict access to Google AppsOnly Google apps on the listed domains will be allowed. Separate multiple domains with commas.OffOff
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Disable Lightspeed Filter Agent for Chrome browser extension on non-Chromebook devicesEnable to filter with Mac/Windows devices with Smart Agent instead of Chrome extension. Also allows students to log into Chrome on personal non-Chromebook devices without being filtered.OnOn
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VideosDefault PolicyUnrestrictedLockoutsOverridableBlurring
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YouTubeAllow and configure YouTube access. Set-and-forget with Lightspeed Smart Play™ and/or choose from YouTube's available access options as desired. Settings can be overridden by custom allow/block lists.AllowedAllowed
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Smart PlaySmart Play is an education-focused, machine-learning categorization of videos that allows educational videos and always blocks mature videos. Supported for YouTube.OffOff
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Force YouTube's "Resctricted" modeEnforces YouTube Restricted Mode, which hides videos that may contain inappropriate content flagged by YouTube users and other signals. It is recommended that you do not use this setting in conjunction with Smart Play.OffOff
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Enable YouTube's Age RestrictionsBlock YouTube videos designated as mature by the content uploader or the YouTube community. (Can be used with or without Smart Play, Restricted Mode, and with Custom Allow/Block lists).OffOff
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Show Live ChatShow options to view YouTube's live chat content.OffOff
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Hide ShortsHide options to select and navigate to YouTube shorts content.OnOn
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Hide Featured Video on ChannelsWhen enabled, this will hide the featured autoplay video found at the top of a YouTube channel page.OnOn
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Hide ThumbnailsHide all channel thumbnails, which may contain inappropriate images.OnOn
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Hide CommentsHide all video comments, which may contain inappropriate user generated contentOnOn
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Hide SidebarHide the video sidebar, reducing distractions from other related or recommended videos generated by YouTube.OnOn
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OverridesAllow designated users to override any video blocks except those in the custom block list, and those blocked by Smart Play.OffOff
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Enable YouTube's creator categoriesBlock YouTube videos based on the YouTube category that is defined by the video uploader. These categories are not defined or controlled by Lightspeed. These categories are reset when using Smart Play™ to prevent interference.OnOn
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Youtube Creator CategoriesDefault PolicyUnrestricted
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Action/AdventureBlockedAllowed
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Anime/AnimationBlockedAllowed
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Auto & VehiclesBlockedAllowed
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ClassicsBlockedAllowed
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ComedyBlockedAllowed
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ComedyBlockedAllowed
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DocumentaryAllowedAllowed
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DramaBlockedAllowed
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EducationAllowedAllowed
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EntertainmentBlockedAllowed
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FamilyBlockedAllowed
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Film & AnimationBlockedAllowed
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ForeignBlockedAllowed
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GamingBlockedAllowed
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HorrorBlockedAllowed
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How to & StyleAllowedAllowed
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MoviesBlockedAllowed
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MusicBlockedAllowed
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News & PoliticsAllowedAllowed
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Nonprofit & ActivismAllowedAllowed
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People & BlogsBlockedAllowed
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Pets & AnimalsBlockedAllowed
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Sci-Fi/FantasyBlockedAllowed
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Science & TechnologyAllowedAllowed
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Short MoviesBlockedAllowed
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ShortsBlockedAllowed
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ShowsBlockedAllowed
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SportsBlockedAllowed
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ThillerBlockedAllowed
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TrailersBlockedAllowed
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Travel & EventsBlockedAllowed
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VideobloggingBlockedAllowed
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Policy Add Ons
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Enable LockoutsTemporarily restrict all internet access for users who persistently attempt to access blocked websites. Lockouts can be enabled for one or more web categories under advanced settings. Users with blocked internet access will be listed in the 'Lockouts' reporting. If 'Restrict internet access for' is NOT selected (i.e. notifications are sent but internet access is not blocked for a specified period of time), those visits will be exclusively reported under blocked websites.OffOff
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BlurringEnable to automatically blur images that are potentially inappropriate, using AI on page load. Our chrome extension will automatically detect and blur explicit images on allowed websites. Choose the sensitivity level for blurring—this applies globally to the policy. Finally, select which categories you want this setting to apply to in the Categories section below.OnOn
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CategoryDefault PolicyUnrestrictedLockoutsOverridableBlurring
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AdvertisingSites that promote products or services
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AdsAd servers and advertising companiesAllowedAllowed
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ParkedPay-per-click hosting websites that park expired domainsBlockedBlocked
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SpamSources of spam email that does not involve pornography, gambling or drugsBlockedAllowed
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Spam - ShoppingShopping websites that use spam email for marketingBlockedAllowed
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Artificial IntelligenceSites that provide information on artificial intelligence
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AI - DetectiveTools designed to detect the usage of AI to generate content. This includes text analysis, images, video, and more.AllowedAllowed
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AI - GenerativeTools to create content using AI including but not limited to: Generating text, images and art, video, audio.BlockedAllowed
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Artifical InteligenceGeneral AI-powered sites and services that provide user-accessible tooling and information. Hosts that do not fit into the more specific AI categories will be grouped here.BlockedAllowed
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Business and WorkSites that provide information on business and work
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AutomobileAutomobiles and motorcyclesBlockedAllowed
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BusinessChambers of Commerce, business groups, servicesAllowedAllowed
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Business - ConstructionResources for home and property improvementAllowedAllowed
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Business - FinanceBanking, stock markets, insurance and financial newsAllowedAllowed
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Business - JobsEmployment search, offerings and supportAllowedAllowed
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Business - ManufacturingManufacturing, industrial and shipping companiesAllowedAllowed
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Business - Real EstateReal estate, title companies, property managementAllowedAllowed
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ComputersSites for Web Analytics services and the tools they use. Hosted services, click tracking sites, etc. Will not include CDNs and other sites for online and email marketing.AllowedAllowed
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Computers - Consumer ElectronicsManufacturing or promotion of televisions, cell phones, etc.AllowedAllowed
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Computers - File HostingFile/photo hosting, freeware, sharewareAllowedAllowed
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Computers - StorageSecure, online cloud storageAllowedAllowed
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HamLegitimate sources of emailAllowedAllowed
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LawLaw firms, courts and legal mattersAllowedAllowed
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MicrosoftMicrosoft and related sitesAllowedAllowed
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WeaponsGuns, swords, knives and other weaponsBlockedAllowed
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EducationSites that provide information on education
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EducationEducation and reference sitesAllowedAllowed
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Education - ArtsArt, art history, architecture, graphic design and illustrationAllowedAllowed
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Education - GamesEducational games for kidsAllowedAllowed
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Education - HistoryHistory. Historical sites, museums, archeologyAllowedAllowed
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Education - LiteratureLiterature, libraries, writers, publishers, bookstores, book and author sites, reviews, writing toolsAllowedAllowed
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Education - MediaEducational streaming media resources (e.g. Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, TeacherTube, etc.)AllowedAllowed
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Education - MusicMusic education, history, instruments, marching bands, and museums, sheet music, symphonies, orchestras, operaAllowedAllowed
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Education - ScienceScience, technology, astronomy, geology, physicsAllowedAllowed
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Education - SexHigh school level sex education websitesAllowedAllowed
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Education - Social ScienceSocial sciencesAllowedAllowed
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PlagarismSale of term papers, research papers, and other ways to help students cheatBlockedBlocked
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Family LifeSites that provide information on family life
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FamilyFamily life, cooking, gardening and home improvementAllowedAllowed
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Family - FoodRestaurants, grocery stores and recipesAllowedAllowed
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Family - HealthHealth care, fitness clubs, pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies, nursing homes, nutrition, medical, dentalAllowedAllowed
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Family - ReligionFaith, churches, synagogues, temples, mosquesAllowedAllowed
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PhotographyPhoto exhibits, stock photos, photography that does not contain adult materialAllowedAllowed