1. Potentially Liable
Abused Drugs		Websites that feature information on illegal drug activities including: drug promotion, preparation, cultivation, trafficking, distribution, solicitation, etc.
Cult or Occult		This category includes sites that reference non-traditional religions, cults, sects, supernatural resources, etc.
Hacking		Sites that depict illicit activities surrounding the unauthorized modification or access to programs, computers, equipment and websites.
Illegal or Questionable		Websites that feature information, methods, or instructions on fraudulent actions or unlawful conduct (non-violent) such as selling school essays, degrees or diplomas, phishing, scams, counterfeiting, tax evasion, petty theft, blackmail, etc.
Racism and Hate		Sites that foster racial supremacy or vilify/discriminate against groups or individuals by race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, etc.
Violence		This category includes sites that depict offensive material on brutality, death, cruelty, acts of abuse, mutiliation, etc.
2. Controversial
Abortion		Websites pertaining to abortion data, information, legal issues, and organizations.
Adult Materials		Mature content websites (18+ years and over) that feature or promote sexuality, stripclubs, sex shops, sex education, etc., without the intent to sexually arouse.
Advocacy Groups		This category caters to organizations that campaign or lobby for a cause by building public awareness, raising support, influencing public policy, etc.
Alcohol and Tobacco		Websites with the legal business intent of promoting or selling alcohol and tobacco products and accessories.
Militancy and Extremist		Sites that feature radical militia groups or movements with aggressive anti-government convictions or beliefs.
Gambling		Sites that cater to gambling activities such as betting, lotteries, casinos, including gaming information, instruction, and statistics.
Nudity		Mature content websites (18+ years and over) that depict the human body in full or partial nudity without the intent to sexually arouse. Includes display and promotion of lingerie, undergarments, swimwear, statues, photography, etc.
Pornography		Mature content websites (18+ years and over) which present or display sexual acts with the intent to sexually arouse and excite.
Tasteless		Websites that host offensive and crude material such as insulting jokes, negative opinions, pranks, dark humor, harsh language, etc.
Weapons		Websites that feature the legal promotion or sale of weapons such as hand guns, knives, rifles, explosives, etc.
3. Potentially Non-Productive
Advertisements		These websites exhibit advertisements and marketing related content for the sale and promotion of products and services.
Brokerage and Trading		Sites that feature on-line broker services, tools, and resources, related to the trading transactions of stocks, bonds, and commodities.
Freeware and Software Download		Websites that offer free downloads to users, such as video games, software upgrades, graphics, screen savers, mobile phone items, etc.
Games		Sites that pertain to on-line computer games and related links such as contests, promotions, and sweepstakes.
Internet Communication		Includes all websites which promote communication of general interest over the Internet such as messaging, chat forums, newsgroups, electronic cards, etc.
Pay to Surf		This category features advertising and marketing sites that compensate users for surfing the web.
Web-based Email		Websites that allow users to utilize electronic mail services.
4. Potentially Bandwidth Consuming
File Sharing and Storage		Websites that permit users to engage the Internet for the sharing of files and data storage.
Streaming Media		This category includes sites that provide sound and video files and plug-ins that aid in the execution or broadcast of automated web contents.
5. Potential Security Risks
Malicious Web Sites		Sites that are infected with destructive or malicious software, specifically designed to damage, disrupt, attack or manipulate computer systems without the user's consent, such as virus or trojan horse.
Spyware		Sites that host software that is covertly downloaded to a user's machine, to collect information and monitor user activity, including spyware, adware, etc.
6. General Interest
Arts and Entertainment		Includes websites related to radio, television, books, music, artwork, paintings etc., with the intent of personal amusement or enlightenment.
Cultural Institutions		Websites that cater to cultural behaviors and backgrounds including conventions, languages, customs, etc. Also includes institutions such as museums, libraries and historic sites.
Education		Academic related sites that provide instruction or information related to learning, schools, training institutions, research, encylopedia links, maps, educational games, etc.
Financial Data and Services		Sites pertaining to business and private banking services, investment options, mortgages, asset and credit management, etc.
Gay or Lesbian or Bisexual Interest		This category features subject matter on Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals, including non-pornographic related links such as personals, dating, and on-line shopping.
Health		Websites containing personal health and medical information such as hospitals, therapy, counselling, plastic surgery, medical procedures and equipment, dental care, etc.
Job Search		Sites related to employment such as job ads, job posting databases, career planning, resume resources, etc.
Medicine		Websites that address legal medicine and drug information, including homopathy and naturopathy treatment, and therapeutic use of or sale of prescription medication.
News and Media		Websites that feature news and current events including mass media forums such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, journals, etc.
Personals and Dating		Includes websites that aid in the coordination of heterosexual relationships and companionship. Includes legal and non-sexual sites related to on-line dating, personal ads, dating services, clubs, etc.
Political Organizations		Sites in this category pertain to elections, congress, senate, or parliament, in the form of a political party or group.
Reference Materials		Websites that provide general reference data in the form of libraries, dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, directories, standards, etc.
Religion		Features websites that contain information about traditional religions, spirituality and beliefs.
Search Engines and Portals		Sites that enable a user to search for files on the web by directing them to specific links or portals.
Shopping and Auction		Websites that feature on-line promotion or sale of general goods and services such as electronics, real estate, flowers, jewelrey, music, etc. Also includes on-line auction services such as eBay, Amazon, Priceline.
Society and Lifestyles		This category contains sites that deal with everyday life issues and preferences such as passive hobbies (gardening, stamp collecting, pets), fine dining (recipes, restaurant guides and listings), personal web pages, journals, blogs, etc.
Social Organizations		Sites that cater to groups, clubs, or organizations of individuals with similar interests, either professional, social, humanitarian, or recreational in nature.
Special Events		Websites related to one-time occurances such as festivals, craft shows, celebrations, charity events, jamborees, etc.
Sports		Includes sites that pertain to recreational sports and active hobbies such as fishing, hunting, jogging, canoeing, archery, chess, as well as organized, professional and competitive sports.
Travel		Websites in this category feature travel related resources such as accommodations, transportation (rail, airlines, cruiseships), agencies, resort locations, tourist attractions, advisories, etc.
Vehicles		Websites that contain information on private use or sale of autos, boats, planes, motorcycles, etc., including parts and accessories.
7. Business Oriented
Business and Economy		This category references general business related industry information and news; economic conditions, mergers and aquisitions, associations, commercial ventures, etc.
Computer Security		Websites that present information related to computer security such as virus and worm protection measures and tools, emerging technologies, publications, standards groups, etc.
Government and Legal Organizations		Includes websites pertaining to international government agencies, legislature, judical systems, municipal departments such as police, fire, animal control, etc. Also includes legal resources such as bar organizations, lawyers committees, legal services, and references.
Information Technology		Sites related to the sale or service of computer and telephony equipment, tools and accessories, including the companies that provide them.
Military Organizations		Websites related to organized military and armed forces, excluding civil and extreme military orgnizations.
8. Others
Dynamic Content		Sites that point to non-fixed web content, in that a different page may be viewed each time the site is accessed.
Miscellaneous		This category houses URLs that cannot be definitively categorized due to lack of or ambiguous content, such as content delivery hosts, image servers, and sites that require user authentication.
Web Hosting		Websites that provide resources for web hosting and domain registration.