The middle finger - Sensored?

[FlyingDoggyJake]

Hi folks,

We're about to release a song to Spotify as a single and we put together some artwork to go with the song. However, the artwork contains the middle finger. I looked through the terms of use and all I could find was item 8.17 that states "The following is not permitted for any reason whatsoever: is offensive, abusive, defamatory, pornographic, threatening, obscene, or advocates or incites violence" Does the use of the middle finger in artwork fall into this category? I've attached a picture of the proposed artwork. Any opinions or answers would be appreciated.

Thanks

[FlyingDoggyJake]

Boy, I really hope that I don't get in trouble for attaching the artwork. I didn't think it would post it so huge. However, I could find no way to contact Spotify directly and privately that included a way to attach the artwork other than this forum.

[FlyingDoggyJake]

Okay,

I think I got my answer. I found Pricess Nokia's album "A Girl Cried Red" contains an album cover with the middle finger... so I think we are good.

Pricess Nokia - A Girl Cried Red

[FlyingDoggyJake]

Warrior Soul - Rock n' Roll Disease

https://open.spotify.com/album/7hQ4aQk5Xv6XVRcAiHMjso?si=HUN95XghTzuqeMAT9ajegw

[VODKATOVICTORY]

There are several single & album covers that have a middle finger. I think you're okay... and if not, they should only remove the artwork not the song itself.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3o8bovLXjsxsFBTXajm1VA?si=Z445UL_uSaGv9sr_QVi3Jg

https://open.spotify.com/track/0IK8y0vAO0sM630HsxwLht?si=VF47CzdoTWC8o90WR8V9Jw

[FlyingDoggyJake]

Thanks Vodka... I totally agree with your assessment!