Child Safety Standards

1. Our Commitment

FanLinq is a social platform connecting sports fans. We are fully committed to the safety and protection of children. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) content, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), grooming, and any form of exploitation of minors on our platform.

2. Age Requirement

FanLinq is intended for users aged 18 and older. During our onboarding process, all users must confirm they meet this age requirement before accessing the platform. Accounts found to belong to users under the age of 18 will be immediately suspended and removed.

3. Prohibited Content & Conduct

The following is strictly prohibited on FanLinq:

• Any child sexual abuse material (CSAM), including images, videos, illustrations, or text
• Solicitation, grooming, or enticement of minors
• Sharing, requesting, or distributing exploitative content involving minors
• Any communication that sexualizes or endangers children
• Sextortion or blackmail involving minors
• Links to external sites hosting CSAM or exploitative material

4. Detection & Prevention Measures

• Content Moderation: We use automated content moderation systems and human review to detect and remove prohibited content.
• User Reporting: All users can report content or accounts directly within the app using our in-app reporting system. Reports related to child safety are treated with the highest priority.
• Account Verification: Age verification is required during account creation.
• Proactive Monitoring: Our moderation team actively monitors public content, chat rooms, and user-generated media for policy violations.
• NSFW Filtering: Automated profanity and content filters are enabled by default across all community spaces.

5. Reporting & Response Procedures

When CSAM or exploitative content is identified or reported:

1. The content is immediately removed and the account is suspended pending investigation.
2. All relevant evidence is preserved for law enforcement.
3. Reports are submitted to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline as required by U.S. federal law (18 U.S.C. § 2258A).
4. We cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and relevant national/regional authorities.
5. Affected users are notified where appropriate and consistent with legal requirements.

7. Cooperation with Authorities

FanLinq complies with all applicable child safety laws, including but not limited to U.S. federal law (PROTECT Act, CPPA, 18 U.S.C. § 2258A), the EU Digital Services Act, and the UK Online Safety Act. We report to relevant regional and national authorities, including NCMEC, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), and local law enforcement as appropriate.

8. Staff Training & Accountability

All FanLinq team members involved in content moderation and trust & safety operations receive training on recognizing, responding to, and reporting CSAM and child exploitation. Our policies are reviewed and updated at least annually.

10. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. The latest version is always available at this URL. We encourage users to review this page regularly.