1. Our Commitment
At Yapping, we are deeply committed to protecting the safety and well-being of children and minors who use our platform. We recognize our responsibility to create a safe, secure, and age-appropriate environment for all users, with special attention to the protection of children and young people.
2. Age Restrictions and Verification
Our platform is designed for users who are at least 13 years of age. We implement age verification measures to ensure compliance with this requirement:
- Users must provide accurate date of birth during registration
- We may request additional verification for users under 18 years of age
- Users under 13 are not permitted to use our services
- We reserve the right to suspend accounts that provide false age information
3. Parental Controls and Supervision
We encourage parents and guardians to actively supervise their children's online activities. For users under 18:
- We recommend that parents review and approve their child's account creation
- Parents can request access to their child's account information
- We provide tools for parents to monitor and restrict their child's interactions
- Parents can request account deletion for their minor children at any time
4. Content Moderation and Safety Measures
We employ multiple layers of protection to keep our platform safe:
- Automated content filtering to detect and remove inappropriate content
- 24/7 monitoring by trained safety specialists
- User reporting mechanisms for suspicious or harmful behavior
- Restricted access to certain features for users under 18
- Prohibition of sharing personal information, location, or contact details
- Blocking and reporting tools readily available to all users
5. Prohibited Behaviors
The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension or termination:
- Grooming, exploitation, or any form of child abuse
- Sharing, requesting, or distributing child sexual abuse material
- Attempting to contact minors for inappropriate purposes
- Impersonating a minor or adult to deceive others
- Sharing explicit, violent, or age-inappropriate content
- Bullying, harassment, or intimidation of any user, especially minors
- Soliciting personal information from minors
- Arranging in-person meetings with minors without parental consent
6. Reporting Mechanisms
We provide multiple ways to report concerns about child safety:
- In-app reporting feature available on all profiles and content
- Direct email to our safety team at safety@yapping.me
- Emergency reporting for immediate threats to child safety
- Anonymous reporting option for users who prefer privacy
All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. We work with law enforcement agencies when necessary to protect children.
7. Data Protection for Minors
We take extra precautions to protect the personal information of users under 18:
- Limited data collection for users under 18
- No sharing of minor user data with third parties for marketing purposes
- Enhanced privacy settings by default for all minor accounts
- Parental consent required for certain data processing activities
- Right for parents to access, modify, or delete their child's data
8. Education and Awareness
We believe in empowering users with knowledge to stay safe online:
- Regular safety tips and educational content within the app
- Resources for parents on digital safety and online supervision
- Partnerships with child safety organizations
- Clear guidelines on what constitutes safe online behavior
9. Cooperation with Authorities
We fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies, child protection services, and regulatory bodies to:
- Report suspected child exploitation or abuse immediately
- Preserve evidence when required for investigations
- Comply with legal requests and court orders
- Support prosecution of individuals who harm children
10. Continuous Improvement
We continuously review and improve our child safety measures by:
- Regular audits of our safety policies and procedures
- Staying updated with the latest child protection technologies
- Training our team on child safety best practices
- Engaging with child safety experts and organizations
- Updating our policies based on user feedback and industry standards
11. Resources for Help
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services immediately.
Additional resources:
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
- CyberTipline for reporting online exploitation
- Local child protection services in your area
12. Contact Us
If you have concerns about child safety on our platform, or if you need to report an incident, please contact us immediately:
We take all child safety concerns seriously and will respond promptly to any reports or inquiries.