Child Safety Standards

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

1. Policy Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Atserai strictly prohibits any content, behavior, or activity related to the sexual abuse or exploitation of children. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor
• Grooming: Building emotional connections with minors to gain trust for exploitation
• Solicitation: Requesting or attempting to obtain sexual content from minors
• Sexualization of Minors: Content that sexualizes, eroticizes, or otherwise inappropriately depicts minors
• Child Sex Trafficking: Any facilitation or promotion of child trafficking
• Child Exploitation: Taking advantage of minors in any harmful way

2. Age Requirements and Verification

2.1 Minimum Age

Users must be at least 13 years of age (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction) to use Atserai. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

2.2 Age Verification Measures

• Self-declaration during account creation
• Automated age detection algorithms
• Manual review of flagged accounts
• Additional verification when suspicious activity is detected
• Cooperation with parents and guardians to verify minor accounts

2.3 Parental Supervision

We strongly recommend that minors (ages 13-17) use Atserai under parental supervision. Parents and guardians should:

• Monitor their child's use of the platform
• Review events their child wishes to attend
• Discuss online safety and appropriate behavior
• Report any concerning interactions or content
• Use privacy settings to limit their child's exposure

3. In-App Reporting Mechanism

3.1 How to Report

Atserai provides multiple ways for users to report safety concerns:

• In-App Reporting: Report button available on all profiles, posts, and events
• Direct Messaging: Contact our safety team directly through the app
• Email: safety@atserai.app for urgent safety concerns
• Anonymous Reporting: Option to report without revealing your identity

3.2 What to Report

Please report any of the following immediately:

• Suspected child sexual abuse or exploitation
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
• Grooming behavior or inappropriate contact with minors
• Requests for sexual content from or of minors
• Bullying or harassment of minors
• Events that may endanger minors
• Any other child safety concerns

3.3 Our Response Process

1. Immediate Review: All reports are reviewed within 24 hours, with CSAM reports prioritized immediately
2. Investigation: Our trained safety team investigates the reported content or behavior
3. Action: We take appropriate action, including content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban
4. Reporting to Authorities: We report illegal activity to NCMEC and law enforcement
5. Follow-up: We provide updates to the reporter when possible

4. Content Moderation and Safety Technology

4.1 Proactive Detection

We employ multiple technologies to detect and prevent CSAM and child exploitation:

• PhotoDNA Hash Matching: Automatically detects known CSAM images
• Machine Learning: AI-powered systems detect potentially harmful content
• Image Recognition: Analyzes uploaded images for inappropriate content
• Text Analysis: Monitors communications for grooming patterns
• Behavioral Monitoring: Identifies suspicious user patterns

4.2 Human Moderation

• Trained content moderators review flagged content
• 24/7 monitoring of high-risk areas
• Regular audits of moderation decisions
• Ongoing training on latest safety threats

4.3 Safety Features

• Privacy Controls: Minors have enhanced privacy settings by default
• Restricted Interactions: Limitations on adult-minor direct messaging
• Location Protection: Precise location hidden for minor users
• Event Screening: Enhanced review of events accessible to minors
• Contact Restrictions: Limits on who can contact minor users

5. Compliance with Child Safety Laws

Atserai complies with all applicable child protection laws and regulations, including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): US federal law protecting children under 13
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Enhanced protections for children in the EU
• UK Age Appropriate Design Code: Standards for services used by children
• 18 U.S.C. § 2258A: Mandatory reporting of CSAM to NCMEC
• Local Child Protection Laws: Compliance with regional regulations

6. Mandatory Reporting to NCMEC

When we become aware of apparent CSAM on our platform, we are legally required to report it to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Our process includes:

• Immediate preservation of evidence
• Filing CyberTipline reports with NCMEC
• Providing all required information to law enforcement
• Cooperating fully with investigations
• Maintaining records as required by law

7. Child Safety Point of Contact

We have designated child safety specialists to handle all matters related to child protection:

8. Education and Resources

8.1 Safety Education for Users

We provide safety resources and education through:

• In-app safety tips and guidelines
• Age-appropriate safety tutorials for minors
• Regular safety reminders and notifications
• Best practices for safe meetups
• How to recognize and report concerning behavior

8.2 Resources for Parents

• Parent's guide to Atserai safety features
• Tips for monitoring minor's activity
• Conversation starters about online safety
• How to set up parental controls
• Links to external safety resources

8.3 External Resources

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: missingkids.org
• CyberTipline: cybertipline.org
• Internet Watch Foundation: iwf.org.uk
• Tech Coalition: Resources for combating online child sexual exploitation
• Common Sense Media: Parent guides and safety tips

9. Partnership and Collaboration

Atserai actively collaborates with:

• Law enforcement agencies worldwide
• Child protection organizations
• Technology Coalition partners
• Industry safety initiatives
• Academic researchers in child safety

10. Regular Safety Audits and Updates

We continuously improve our child safety measures through:

• Quarterly safety audits and assessments
• Regular updates to detection technologies
• Review of emerging threats and trends
• Staff training on latest safety protocols
• Community feedback integration
• Third-party security assessments

11. Transparency and Accountability

We are committed to transparency in our child safety efforts:

• Annual transparency reports on safety enforcement
• Statistics on content removal and account actions
• Updates on new safety features and technologies
• Regular communication with stakeholders

12. Consequences for Violations

Violations of our child safety policies result in severe consequences:

• First Offense (Minor violations): Warning and educational resources
• Serious Violations: Immediate account suspension or permanent ban
• CSAM or Exploitation: Permanent ban, evidence preservation, and reporting to authorities
• Legal Action: Full cooperation with law enforcement and potential prosecution

13. For Survivors and Support

If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse or exploitation, we want you to know:

• It is not your fault
• Help and support are available
• You can report past abuse, even if it didn't happen on our platform
• Your privacy and safety are our priority

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update our Child Safety Standards to reflect new threats, technologies, or regulations. Material changes will be communicated through:

• In-app notifications
• Email to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website

15. Your Role in Child Safety

Creating a safe environment is a shared responsibility. You can help by:

• Reporting suspicious behavior or content immediately
• Following our community guidelines
• Educating minors about online safety
• Being vigilant about child safety at events
• Supporting survivors with compassion and respect