Child Safety Standards Policy

1. Commitment to Child Safety

EarthTeam is committed to providing a safe and responsible platform for all users. We enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy against child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and take all necessary measures to prevent misuse of the platform.

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

EarthTeam strictly prohibits:

• Any form of child sexual abuse or exploitation
• Grooming, predatory behavior, or inappropriate interaction with minors
• Sexualization of minors in any form
• Use of the platform to facilitate exploitation, trafficking, or abuse of children

Any such activity will result in immediate and permanent account suspension and may be reported to relevant authorities.

3. Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

EarthTeam strictly prohibits the upload, sharing, distribution, or storage of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), including:

• Images, videos, or any digital content depicting sexual abuse of minors
• Any content that exploits or endangers children
• Links or references to external sources containing CSAM

Enforcement Actions:

• Immediate removal of such content
• Permanent suspension of associated accounts
• Reporting to appropriate law enforcement authorities and child protection organizations where applicable

4. Content Moderation and Monitoring

EarthTeam currently uses a human-led moderation system supported by structured review processes.

Our approach includes:

• Active review of user-generated content by the EarthTeam moderation team
• In-app reporting tools enabling users to flag content or behavior
• Time-bound review of reports (typically within 24–48 hours)
• Periodic platform audits to identify policy violations
• Immediate action on confirmed violations, including account suspension

As the platform grows, EarthTeam is committed to progressively enhancing moderation systems, including the adoption of automated detection tools to strengthen user safety.

5. Reporting Mechanism

Users can report content, users, or behavior that violates this policy through:

• In-app reporting features
• Email: info@earth-team.org

Response Process:

• Reports are reviewed by our moderation team in a timely manner
• Verified violations result in content removal and account suspension
• Severe cases may be escalated to law enforcement authorities

6. Safety Measures for Minors

To help protect minors on the platform, EarthTeam implements:

• Restrictions on inappropriate content
• Monitoring of reported interactions
• Administrative controls to remove harmful users
• Ongoing review of platform usage patterns

7. Compliance with Legal Requirements

EarthTeam complies with applicable child protection laws and regulations. Where required, we will cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report incidents involving child sexual abuse material or exploitation.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting user data, especially for minors:

• We limit data collection to what is necessary
• We do not knowingly share children’s personal data without proper authorization
• We take reasonable steps to safeguard user information

9. Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

• Priority handling and escalation of cases involving potential harm to minors
• Immediate removal of content
• Temporary or permanent suspension of user accounts
• Reporting to law enforcement authorities

10. Updates to This Policy

EarthTeam may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact

For child safety concerns or reports: info@earth-team.org