Brahmasakhi Child Safety Standards Policy

1. Zero Tolerance for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

Brahmasakhi maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). Any user found engaging in such activities will face immediate account termination and will be reported to the appropriate legal authorities.

2. Published Standards Against CSAE

We explicitly prohibit the following actions on our platform:

• Sharing, soliciting, or promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
• Engaging in grooming behaviors or any conduct that endangers children.
• Any content or communication that violates child protection laws.

Our policies align with global best practices, including guidelines set by the Tech Coalition, to combat online child sexual abuse and exploitation. [Reference: Tech Coalition's Best Practices]

3. Reporting Mechanism

Users can report inappropriate behavior or content through our in-app reporting system:

• Navigate to the profile or chat of the user you wish to report.
• Select the "Report" option.
• Choose the reason for the report and provide any additional details.

Reports related to CSAE are prioritized and reviewed promptly by our dedicated safety team.

4. Addressing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Upon identifying any CSAM on our platform, we will:

• Immediately remove the offending content and suspend the associated account.
• Report the material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or other relevant authorities, as mandated by law.
• Fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies to facilitate swift action.

5. Compliance with Child Safety Laws

Brahmasakhi is committed to adhering to all applicable child protection laws, including:

• Mandatory reporting of child sexual exploitation.
• Ensuring data privacy and security, especially concerning minors.

6. Point of Contact for Child Safety

For any concerns or inquiries related to child safety, please contact our designated Child Safety Officer at [email protected].

7. User Education and Awareness

To promote a safe environment, we:

• Provide resources and guidelines to educate users about recognizing and reporting CSAE.
• Regularly update our community on safety practices and policy changes.

8. Policy Enforcement

Non-compliance with this policy may result in account suspension or termination. Severe violations will be reported to law enforcement agencies. Brahmasakhi reserves the right to update this policy in accordance with evolving child safety standards and applicable laws.