Photo Integrity
Listing photos should give buyers an honest view of the horse. Editing is allowed, including AI-assisted editing, as long as it does not materially change or conceal the horse.
What is allowed
- Cropping, straightening, collages, and adding a logo.
- Lighting and color correction that keep the horse's true appearance accurate.
- Background cleanup, background replacement, and removal of objects such as a halter.
- Other normal or AI-assisted edits that do not materially change or hide the horse.
What is not allowed
- Changing the horse's anatomy, proportions, conformation, markings, or color.
- Changing or concealing body condition, an injury, scar, brand, or other buyer-relevant feature.
- Using a generated or substituted horse that is not the horse being offered.
- Any edit that could materially mislead a buyer about the horse's identity, appearance, or condition.
How review currently works
Cavvy uses automated checks to identify some photos for manual review. Automated tools can flag harmless edits and miss meaningful changes, so a flag—or the absence of one—is not proof that a photo is accurate or inaccurate.
During manual review, we look for a specific, observable reason that the horse may have been materially changed or concealed. If we find one, we may ask the seller for another photo, current video, or other information before deciding whether to publish the listing. An automated result or missing original photo is not, by itself, a reason to keep a listing unpublished.
We are still learning how these tools and review practices work across real seller workflows. Our current process is a best-effort review, not a verification or guarantee. We expect to refine it as we gain experience, and we will keep this page updated as we work toward the best long-term policy. We will communicate meaningful policy changes to sellers before they take effect.
If you have experience with edited horse photos or opinions about how review should work, we want to hear from you—whether you are a buyer, seller, photographer, or partner. Share your feedback with Cavvy.
What sellers should expect
If a photo is routed to review, the listing stays private until the review is complete. Sellers may provide a private comparison photo, but it is optional. We request additional evidence only when there is a specific concern to resolve.
What buyers should know
An approved listing does not mean Cavvy verified that its photos are unedited, or guarantee the horse's identity, condition, or the listing's legitimacy. Buyers should request current video, see the horse in person when possible, and arrange a pre-purchase exam with an independent veterinarian they choose.