Child Safety Standards

GossHive is committed to creating a safe environment for all users and takes the prevention of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) extremely seriously. This document outlines our standards, policies, and practices to protect children and prevent the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on our platform.

1. Age Requirements

GossHive is intended for users aged 16 and older.

• Users must confirm they are at least 16 years old during registration
• We do not knowingly allow users under 16 to create accounts
• Accounts discovered to belong to users under 16 are immediately terminated
• Parents and guardians can report underage users to [email protected]

2. Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate action:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any imagery depicting minors in sexual situations
• Child exploitation: Content that sexualizes, endangers, or exploits children in any way
• Grooming behavior: Adults attempting to establish inappropriate relationships with minors
• Sextortion of minors: Any attempts to coerce or blackmail minors for sexual content
• Child trafficking: Any content promoting or facilitating trafficking of minors
• AI-generated CSAM: Synthetic or AI-generated imagery depicting child exploitation

This prohibition applies to all content including posts, comments, profile images, direct messages, and any other user-generated content on our platform.

3. Prevention Measures

3.1 Automated Detection

• Image scanning: All uploaded images are automatically scanned using Google Cloud Vision API for inappropriate content
• Content filtering: Automated systems detect and flag potentially harmful content before publication
• Behavioral analysis: We monitor for patterns indicative of grooming or exploitation behavior

3.2 Human Moderation

• Trained moderators review flagged content
• User reports are prioritized and reviewed promptly
• Moderators are trained to recognize and escalate CSAE indicators

3.3 User Reporting

• In-app reporting tools allow users to flag concerning content
• Reports related to child safety are treated with highest priority
• Anonymous reporting is available

4. Detection and Response

4.1 When CSAM is Detected

Upon detection or report of suspected CSAM, we immediately:

• Remove the content: Suspected material is removed from our platform immediately
• Suspend the account: The offending account is immediately suspended
• Cooperate with law enforcement: We provide full cooperation with any investigation

4.2 Reporting to Authorities

We comply with all legal obligations to report CSAM, including:

• Local law enforcement: We cooperate with law enforcement agencies worldwide
• Preservation requests: We honor all valid legal preservation requests

We are committed to transparency with law enforcement while protecting user privacy for non-violating content.

5. Account Termination

Accounts found to be involved in CSAE are subject to:

• Immediate permanent ban: No warnings or second chances
• No appeal: Bans for CSAE violations are not subject to appeal
• Cross-platform reporting: Information may be shared with other platforms to prevent repeat offenses

6. Staff Training and Compliance

• All staff with content moderation responsibilities receive specialized training on CSAE identification
• Regular training updates ensure awareness of emerging threats and tactics
• Clear escalation procedures ensure proper handling of sensitive cases
• Staff mental health support is provided for those handling disturbing content

7. Contact Information

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

8. Policy Updates

We regularly review and update our child safety practices to address emerging threats and align with best practices. Significant changes to this policy will be announced through our app and website.

9. Related Policies

• Privacy Policy - How we handle user data
• Contact Us - Get in touch with our team
• GossHive Homepage - Back to main page

Last Updated: January 15, 2026 | Version: 1.0