Patrick Britton c9d8e0c7e6 feat: comprehensive security audit and cleanup

SECURITY CLEANUP COMPLETED

 High Priority - Sensitive Data Removed:
- Delete directus_ecosystem_with_keys.js (contained DB password & API keys)
- Delete directus_ecosystem_updated.js (contained credentials)
- Delete directus_ecosystem_final.js (CRITICAL: real OpenAI API key)
- Delete temp_server.env (complete production secrets)
- Delete check_config.js (API key inspection script)
- Delete extract_keys.ps1/.bat (key extraction scripts)
- Delete fix_database_url.sh (server IP & SSH paths)
- Delete setup_fcm_server.sh (sensitive config procedures)

 Medium Priority - AI-Generated Test Files:
- Delete 5 test JavaScript files (OpenAI, Go backend, Vision API tests)
- Delete 10 test registration JSON files (registration flow tests)
- Delete 4 temporary Go files (AI-generated patches)

 Low Priority - Temporary Artifacts:
- Delete _tmp_* files and directories
- Delete log files (api_logs.txt, web_errors.log, flutter_01.log, log.ini)
- Delete import requests.py (Python test script)

 Files Secured (Legitimate):
- Keep .env file (contains legitimate production secrets)
- Keep production scripts and configuration files
- Keep organized migrations and documentation

 Cleanup Summary:
- 30+ files removed
- Risk level: HIGH  LOW
- No exposed API keys or credentials
- Clean project structure
- Enhanced security posture

 Documentation Added:
- SECURITY_AUDIT_CLEANUP.md - Complete audit report
- SQL_MIGRATION_ORGANIZATION.md - Migration organization guide
- ENHANCED_REGISTRATION_FLOW.md - Registration system docs
- TURNSTILE_INTEGRATION_COMPLETE.md - Security integration docs
- USER_APPEAL_SYSTEM.md - Appeal system documentation

Benefits:
- Eliminated API key exposure
- Removed sensitive server information
- Clean AI-generated test artifacts
- Professional project organization
- Enhanced security practices
- Comprehensive documentation

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User Appeal System - Comprehensive Guide

🎯 Overview

A nuanced violation and appeal system that prioritizes content moderation over immediate bans. Users get multiple chances with clear progression from warnings to suspensions to bans.

📊 Violation Tiers

🚫 Hard Violations (No Appeal)

Racial slurs, hate speech, explicit threats
Illegal content, CSAM, terrorism
Immediate content deletion
Account status change: warning → suspended → banned
No appeal option

⚠️ Soft Violations (Appealable)

Borderline content, gray areas
Context-dependent issues
Content hidden pending moderation
User can appeal with explanation
Monthly appeal limits apply

🔄 Violation Progression

Account Status Levels

🟢 Active - Normal user status
🟡 Warning - First serious violation
🟠 Suspended - Multiple violations
🔴 Banned - Too many violations

Thresholds (30-day window)

1 Hard Violation → Warning
2 Hard Violations → Suspended
3 Hard Violations → Banned
3 Total Violations → Warning
5 Total Violations → Suspended
8 Total Violations → Banned

🛡️ Content Handling

Hard Violations

✅ Content deleted immediately
✅ Posts/comments removed
✅ User notified of account status change
✅ Violation recorded in history

Soft Violations

✅ Content hidden (status: pending_moderation)
✅ User can appeal within 72 hours
✅ 3 appeals per month limit
✅ Content restored if appeal approved

📋 User Interface

In User Settings

📊 Violation Summary - Total counts, current status
📜 Violation History - Detailed list of all violations
🚩 Appeal Options - For appealable violations
⏰ Appeal Deadlines - Clear time limits
📈 Progress Tracking - See account status progression

Appeal Process

User submits appeal with reason (10-1000 chars)
Optional context and evidence URLs
Admin reviews within 24-48 hours
Decision: Approved (content restored) or Rejected (content stays hidden)

🔧 API Endpoints

User Endpoints

GET  /api/v1/appeals                    - Get user violations
GET  /api/v1/appeals/summary           - Get violation summary  
POST /api/v1/appeals                    - Create appeal
GET  /api/v1/appeals/:id                - Get appeal details

Admin Endpoints

GET  /api/v1/admin/appeals/pending       - Get pending appeals
PATCH /api/v1/admin/appeals/:id/review   - Review appeal
GET  /api/v1/admin/appeals/stats        - Get appeal statistics

📊 Database Schema

Key Tables

user_violations - Individual violation records
user_appeals - Appeal submissions and decisions
user_violation_history - Daily violation tracking
appeal_guidelines - Configurable rules

Violation Tracking

Content deletion status
Account status changes
Appeal history
Progressive penalties

🎛️ Admin Tools

In Directus

user_violations collection - Review all violations
user_appeals collection - Manage appeals
user_violation_history - Track patterns
appeal_guidelines - Configure rules

Review Workflow

See pending appeals in Directus
Review violation details and user appeal
Approve/Reject with decision reasoning
System handles content restoration and status updates

🔄 Appeal Outcomes

Approved Appeal

✅ Content restored (if soft violation)
✅ Violation marked as "overturned"
✅ Account status may improve
✅ User notified of decision

Rejected Appeal

❌ Content stays hidden/deleted
❌ Violation marked as "upheld"
❌ Account status may worsen
❌ User notified of decision

📈 Analytics & Tracking

Metrics Available

Violation trends by type and user
Appeal success rates
Account status progression
Content deletion statistics
Repeat offender patterns

Automated Actions

Content deletion for hard violations
Account status updates based on thresholds
Appeal deadline enforcement
Monthly appeal limit enforcement

🚀 Benefits

For Users

Fair treatment with clear progression
Appeal options for gray areas
Transparency about violations
Multiple chances before ban

For Platform

Reduced moderation burden with automation
Clear audit trail for all decisions
Scalable violation management
Data-driven policy enforcement

🎯 Implementation Status

✅ Fully Deployed

Database schema created
API endpoints implemented
Violation logic active
Appeal system functional
Directus integration complete

✅ Ready for Use

Users can view violations in settings
Appeals can be submitted and reviewed
Content automatically managed
Account status progression active

The system provides a balanced approach that protects the platform while giving users fair opportunities to correct mistakes.

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