Child Safety Standards

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose

These Child Safety Standards establish Ventory's commitment to protecting minors from harm while using our platform. These standards comply with international child safety regulations and best practices for social platforms.

1.2 Scope

These standards apply to all aspects of the Ventory platform, including text posts, voice messages, comments, reactions, user profiles, and any future features.

1.3 Our Commitment

• Providing a safe environment for all users, especially minors
• Preventing exploitation, abuse, grooming, and harassment
• Responding swiftly to reports of child safety concerns
• Cooperating fully with law enforcement and child protection authorities
• Continuously improving our safety measures

2. Age Restrictions & Verification

2.1 Age Requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Users 13-17 are considered minors with enhanced protections
• Accurate age information required during registration

2.2 Verification Process

• Age declaration required via Google or phone registration
• Date of birth must be provided and verified
• False age information results in account review/suspension
• Parents/guardians can verify child's age through support

2.3 Age-Appropriate Access

• Minor accounts automatically flagged for enhanced monitoring
• Age-specific content filters applied
• Safety features cannot be disabled without parental consent

3. Content Moderation & Safety

3.1 Automated Detection

• AI-powered real-time content scanning
• Voice analysis for concerning patterns
• Pattern recognition for grooming behavior
• Automatic flagging of high-risk content

3.2 Human Moderation

• 24/7 moderation team trained in child safety
• Specialized child safety team for complex cases
• Regular training on emerging threats

3.3 Review Priority Levels

4. User Interaction Safeguards

4.1 Anonymous Interaction Controls

• Most restrictive privacy settings for minors by default
• No direct messages from adult users to minors
• Comment filtering prevents contact information sharing
• Voice messages from adults require approval
• Reaction patterns monitored for concerning interactions

4.2 Contact Prevention

• Automated blocking of phone numbers, emails, social handles
• Prevention of coded language for off-platform contact
• Blocking of location-sharing attempts
• Prevention of scheduling in-person meetings

4.3 Reporting Mechanisms

• Anonymous reporting option
• Urgent reporting for immediate threats
• Multi-language support
• Dedicated categories for child safety concerns

5. Account Safety Features

5.1 Minor Account Protections

• Enhanced default privacy settings
• Restricted visibility to adult users
• Limited discoverability in search/recommendations
• Automatic filtering of sensitive content
• Parental oversight options available

5.2 Suspicious Activity Detection

Our systems monitor for:

• Adult accounts repeatedly interacting with minors
• Patterns consistent with grooming behavior
• Use of predatory language or tactics
• Attempts to circumvent safety features
• Multiple accounts from same device targeting minors

5.3 Account Actions

• Temporary Suspension: Minor violations, first offense
• Permanent Ban: CSAM, grooming, exploitation, severe harassment
• Device Ban: Repeat offenders, severe violations
• Law Enforcement Referral: Criminal activity, active threats

6. Crisis Intervention

6.1 Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention

• Automatic detection of self-harm language
• Immediate display of crisis resources
• Content flagged for urgent review (within 30 minutes)
• Option to alert emergency contacts
• Follow-up outreach by safety team

6.2 Abuse Disclosure Response

When users disclose abuse:

• Supportive automated response with resources
• Immediate review by trained specialist
• Connection to appropriate support services
• Mandatory reporting where legally required
• Evidence preservation for law enforcement

7. Parental Controls & Transparency

7.1 Parental Oversight Features

• Parents can request account oversight for users under 16
• Activity summaries available to verified parents
• Notification settings for parents
• Ability to deactivate account remotely
• Access to safety reports and actions taken

7.2 Parental Verification

• Email verification for parental accounts
• Optional identity verification for enhanced access
• Secure parent-child account linking

7.3 Educational Resources

• Parent guide to Ventory safety features
• Warning signs of online exploitation
• How to talk to teens about online safety
• Resources for supporting struggling teens

8. Privacy & Data Protection

8.1 Minor Data Handling

• Minimal data collection from minor users
• Enhanced encryption for minor account data
• No targeted advertising to minors
• Restricted third-party data sharing
• Right to deletion for minors and parents

8.2 Legal Compliance

8.3 Law Enforcement Cooperation

• Compliance with legal data requests
• Emergency disclosure for imminent threats
• Evidence preservation in investigations
• Regular law enforcement liaison

9. Education & Prevention

9.1 In-App Safety Resources

• Safety center with age-appropriate guidance
• Interactive safety tutorials for new users
• Regular safety tips and reminders
• Video tutorials on using safety features

9.2 Topics Covered

• Protecting personal information
• Recognizing manipulation and grooming
• Healthy online relationships
• When and how to report concerns
• Digital wellbeing and screen time
• Consent and boundaries online

9.3 Safety Campaigns

• Regular in-app safety awareness campaigns
• Partnerships with child safety organizations
• Teen advisory board for policy input
• Awareness days participation

10. Incident Response Protocol

10.1 CSAM Response

Immediate Actions (within 15 minutes):

• Content removed and access restricted
• User account suspended
• Evidence preserved
• CyberTipline report filed (NCMEC)
• Law enforcement notified

10.2 Grooming Response

Initial Response (within 1 hour):

• Content reviewed by specialist
• Pattern analysis for serial behavior
• Suspected predator account suspended
• Minor user contacted with resources
• Evidence preserved

10.3 Transparency Reporting

Quarterly reports include:

• Number of child safety reports received
• Response times and actions taken
• Account suspensions related to child safety
• CSAM reports filed with authorities
• Policy and feature updates