Child Safety Standards

1. Our Commitment

ChatAdda, developed and operated by Evil Tech Pvt Ltd, is firmly committed to the safety and protection of children on our platform. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any content or behavior that exploits, endangers, or harms children in any way.

This document outlines our comprehensive standards and practices for preventing, detecting, and responding to child safety concerns, including Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE).

2. Prohibition of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

ChatAdda strictly prohibits all forms of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE), including but not limited to:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) of any kind
• Sexual solicitation or grooming of minors
• Sexualization of minors in any form
• Sextortion or blackmail involving minors
• Trafficking or exploitation of children
• Any content that depicts, promotes, or glorifies child abuse
• Sharing, distributing, or requesting CSAE content
• Any communication intended to sexually exploit a minor

Any user found engaging in such activities will be immediately and permanently banned from ChatAdda, and their information will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement authorities, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local authorities.

3. Age Requirements

ChatAdda is designed for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly allow children under the age of 13 to create accounts or use our services.

• Users must confirm they are at least 13 years old during registration
• We collect date of birth information to verify age eligibility
• Accounts suspected of belonging to users under 13 will be suspended pending verification
• We promptly delete any personal information collected from children under 13

4. How to Report Child Safety Concerns

If you encounter any content or behavior on ChatAdda that you believe violates our child safety standards or involves the exploitation of minors, please report it immediately using one of the following methods:

4.1 In-App Reporting

ChatAdda provides a built-in user feedback and reporting system. You can report concerning content or users directly within the app:

• Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) on any post, message, or profile
• Select “Report” from the menu options
• Choose “Child Safety” or “CSAE” as the reason
• Provide any additional details that may help our investigation

4.2 Email Reporting

For child safety concerns, you can contact our dedicated child safety team directly:

• Child Safety Email: [email protected]

Reports sent to this email are treated with the highest priority and are reviewed by our specialized trust and safety team.

4.3 Emergency Situations

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact your local law enforcement immediately. You can also report to:

• NCMEC CyberTipline: www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline
• India: Childline India - 1098
• International: Contact your local child protection services

5. Our Detection and Prevention Measures

ChatAdda employs multiple layers of protection to detect and prevent child exploitation:

• Automated Detection: We use industry-standard tools and technologies to detect and remove CSAM and other harmful content
• Human Review: Our trained trust and safety team reviews flagged content and reports
• Proactive Monitoring: We actively monitor for patterns of behavior associated with grooming or exploitation
• Hash Matching: We participate in hash-sharing initiatives to identify known CSAM
• User Verification: We implement age verification measures during account creation

6. Response to Violations

When we identify or receive reports of potential CSAE violations, we take immediate action:

• Immediate Content Removal: Violating content is removed immediately upon detection
• Account Suspension: Accounts involved in CSAE are permanently banned
• Law Enforcement Reporting: We report all confirmed CSAE incidents to NCMEC and relevant law enforcement agencies
• Evidence Preservation: We preserve relevant data for law enforcement investigations as required by law
• Victim Support: We cooperate with authorities to support victims and investigations

7. Legal Compliance

ChatAdda and Evil Tech Pvt Ltd comply with all applicable child safety laws and regulations, including:

• COPPA: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (United States)
• POCSO Act: Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (India)
• IT Act 2000: Information Technology Act, Section 67B (India)
• International Standards: We adhere to international CSAE prevention standards and best practices
• Platform Policies: We comply with Google Play and Apple App Store child safety requirements

We regularly review and update our policies to ensure compliance with evolving legal requirements and industry standards.

8. User Education

We believe in empowering our community to help keep children safe:

• We provide clear community guidelines that prohibit harmful content
• We educate users on how to recognize and report suspicious behavior
• We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities
• We provide resources for online safety education

9. Contact Information

For questions about our child safety standards or to report concerns:

• Child Safety Team: [email protected]
• General Support: [email protected]
• Website: chatadda.com

Developer: Evil Tech Pvt Ltd

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update these Child Safety Standards from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated standards on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of ChatAdda after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated standards.