Memories Map Child Safety Standards and Policy
Introduction
Memories Map is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all users and takes a zero-tolerance approach to child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). This policy outlines our standards, reporting mechanisms, and commitment to protecting children from harm on our platform.
Age Requirements
Memories Map is designed for users 18 years of age and older. We require users to provide their date of birth during the registration process and prohibit any accounts created by or on behalf of individuals under 18 years old.
Prohibited Content and Behaviour
Memories Map explicitly prohibits any content or Behaviour related to child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE), including but not limited to:
1. Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Any visual, audio, or textual content involving minors in sexual contexts
- Computer-generated or digitally created content depicting minors in sexual situations
- Content that sexualizes minors in any way
2. Exploitative Behaviour
- Grooming or attempting to establish inappropriate relationships with minors
- Soliciting, sharing, or requesting personal information about minors
- Attempting to contact minors through the platform
- Content that promotes or glorifies the sexual exploitation of minors
3. Predatory Behaviour
- Attempts to identify or locate minors
- Creating accounts pretending to be minors
- Using the platform to facilitate offline meetings with minors
- Sharing or requesting contact information of minors
4. Other Prohibited Activities
- Sextortion or blackmail involving minors
- Child trafficking or attempted trafficking
- Distribution or promotion of content that endangers minors
- Sharing information that could be used to identify or locate minors
Reporting Mechanisms
In-App Reporting
Users can report concerning content or Behaviour through our in-app reporting system:
- Click the "Report" button on any post
- Select the appropriate violation category
- Provide additional details about the concern
- Submit the report for immediate review
For non-post related concerns, please message [email protected]
Direct Contact
For urgent concerns or additional information:
All reports are treated confidentially and reviewed promptly by our trust and safety team.
Enforcement Actions
Content Removal
- CSAM content is immediately removed upon detection
- Associated accounts are permanently banned
- Evidence is preserved in accordance with legal requirements
- Incidents are reported to relevant authorities
Account Actions
- Immediate account suspension upon credible reports
- Permanent account termination for verified violations
- IP blocking for severe violations
- Prevention of new account creation by banned users
Cooperation with Law Enforcement
Reporting Obligations
Memories Map complies with mandatory reporting laws and will report:
- Imminent threats to child safety to relevant law enforcement agencies
- Evidence of child exploitation to appropriate authorities
Law Enforcement Requests
We maintain procedures to:
- Respond promptly to law enforcement requests
- Preserve evidence when legally required
- Cooperate with investigations involving child safety
- Provide necessary information through proper legal channels
Preventive Measures
Platform Safety Features
- Restricted messaging (only between mutual followers)
- Proactive monitoring of high-risk Behaviours
- User verification systems
Safety Tools
- Privacy settings
- Content filtering options
Contact Information
Child Safety Point of Contact
Email:
[email protected]
Additional Resources
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678
- Cyber Tipline: www.cybertipline.org
- Internet Watch Foundation: www.iwf.org.uk
- Local Law Enforcement: Emergency 911 (US), 999 (UK)
Policy Updates
This policy is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Users will be notified of significant changes through the app and via email.
Last Updated: February 7, 2025