Child Safety Standards Policy

Introduction

At Alertli, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all users, with particular emphasis on protecting children from harm. This policy outlines our standards, practices, and procedures designed to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) within our platform. We have zero tolerance for any content or activity that exploits or endangers minors.

Scope

This policy applies to all users, content, and interactions on our platform, with specific focus on:

• User-generated content
• Messaging and communication features
• Profile creation and management
• Community interactions
• Reporting and moderation systems

Definitions

• Child/Minor: Any person under the age of 18 years.
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor.
• Child Sexual Exploitation: The sexual abuse of children through the exchange of sex or sexual acts for drugs, food, shelter, protection, other basics of life, and/or money.
• Grooming: Building a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person with the intent to manipulate, exploit and abuse them.

Preventative Measures

Age Verification

• Mandatory age verification during account creation
• Periodic age verification checks
• Advanced technology to detect potential underage users
• Immediate account suspension for suspected underage users pending verification

Content Monitoring

• Automated scanning of all user-generated content using both Humans and AI
• Human moderation teams available 24/7
• Proactive scanning for known CSAM using industry-standard hash-matching technology
• Regular audits of moderation effectiveness

Feature Restrictions

• Private messaging limitations between users with significant age differences
• Restricted visibility of minor accounts to adult users
• Limited search functionality to prevent targeting of vulnerable users
• Geo-location features disabled for underage users

User Reporting

• Clearly visible reporting buttons throughout the app
• Simplified reporting process requiring minimal steps
• Option for anonymous reporting
• Age-appropriate reporting instructions

NCMEC Reporting

• Immediate reporting of all detected CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• Preservation of evidence according to legal requirements
• Full cooperation with law enforcement investigations
• Regular transparency reporting on CSAM detection and reporting

Response Procedures

Content Removal

• Immediate removal of flagged content pending review
• Preservation of evidence for reporting purposes
• Blocking of re-uploads through hash-matching technology
• Regular updates to detection systems based on new patterns

Account Actions

• Immediate account suspension for CSAM sharing or creation
• Permanent banning of accounts involved in child exploitation
• IP-level bans for serious violations
• Reporting to relevant authorities as required by law

Victim Support

• Referrals to appropriate support services
• Cooperation with law enforcement to support investigations
• Removal of all content related to the victim upon request
• Regular consultation with child safety experts to improve support processes

Safety Education

• Age-appropriate safety guidance for all users
• Specialized resources for parents and guardians
• Regular safety notifications and reminders
• Information about recognizing and reporting concerning behavior

Policy Enforcement

Moderation Team

• Undergoes specialized training in child safety
• Follows clear escalation procedures for concerning content
• Receives regular psychological support
• Participates in ongoing professional development

Quality Assurance

• Regular audits of moderation decisions
• Peer review system for complex cases
• Clear documentation of all actions taken
• Performance metrics focused on safety outcomes rather than speed

Cross-Industry Collaboration

• Partnership with technology coalitions focused on child safety
• Sharing of non-personal data to improve detection systems
• Participation in cross-platform hash-sharing programs
• Regular engagement with safety experts and researchers

Policy Review

• Quarterly internal reviews
• Annual comprehensive updates
• Regular consultation with child safety experts
• Updates based on emerging threats and best practices

Designated Contact

Email: support@alertli.com

Response time: Within 24 hours for all inquiries

Compliance Statement

Alertli is committed to complying with all relevant legislation including:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA)
• Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act (SESTA)
• All applicable local and international laws regarding child protection

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact support@alertli.com.