Child Safety Standards

1. Our Commitment to Child Safety

1.1 Zero Tolerance Policy

MyOrbit maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy for:

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of any kind
• Child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE)
• Grooming or predatory behavior toward minors
• Any content that sexualizes minors
• Trafficking or exploitation of children
• Any attempt to contact minors for inappropriate purposes

1.2 Age-Appropriate Content

We enforce strict content tiers to ensure age-appropriate experiences:

• Tier 0 (All users 13+): General, educational content only
• Tier 1 (13+ with guidance): Contextual content with appropriate warnings
• Tier 2 (18+ only): Adult content restricted to verified adults
• Tier 3 (18+ verified): Explicit adult content with additional verification

Minors (ages 13-17) are automatically restricted from accessing Tier 2 and Tier 3 content.

2. CSAM Prevention and Detection

2.1 Detection Technologies

We employ industry-leading technologies to detect and prevent CSAM:

• PhotoDNA: Microsoft's hash-matching technology to identify known CSAM images
• AI-powered detection: Machine learning models trained to identify potentially harmful content
• Behavioral analysis: Pattern detection for grooming and predatory behavior
• Text analysis: Natural language processing to identify inappropriate conversations involving minors

2.2 Proactive Scanning

In our default AI Encryption mode:

• All uploaded images are scanned against known CSAM databases
• Conversations are monitored for child safety threats
• AI companions are programmed to refuse inappropriate requests
• Suspicious patterns trigger automatic review

2.3 Human Review

Our dedicated Trust & Safety team:

• Reviews flagged content within 1 hour for child safety concerns
• Operates 24/7 for immediate response to urgent threats
• Receives specialized training in child safety and trauma-informed practices
• Coordinates with law enforcement when required

3. Age Verification and Minor Protections

3.1 Age Verification System

We implement progressive age verification:

• Basic (All users): Phone number verification and date of birth confirmation
• Intermediate: Photo-based age estimation for sensitive features
• Advanced: Government ID verification for adult content access

3.2 Protections for Minors (Ages 13-17)

Users identified as minors automatically receive:

• Private profiles by default
• Restricted access to adult content and features
• Enhanced content filtering
• Limited ability to receive messages from unknown adults
• Blocked access to monetization features
• Age-appropriate AI companion interactions only

3.3 Under 13 Policy

MyOrbit is not intended for children under 13. In compliance with COPPA:

• We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
• Accounts suspected of being under 13 are suspended pending verification
• Parents can request immediate deletion of any data inadvertently collected

4. Reporting Child Safety Concerns

4.1 How to Report

If you encounter child safety concerns on MyOrbit:

4.2 What Happens After a Report

1. Immediate review: Child safety reports are escalated instantly
2. Content action: Violating content is removed immediately
3. Account action: Offending accounts are suspended pending investigation
4. Evidence preservation: All relevant data is preserved for authorities
5. NCMEC report: Confirmed CSAM is reported to NCMEC within 24 hours
6. Law enforcement: We cooperate fully with any investigation

4.3 Reporter Protection

• Reports can be made anonymously
• Reporter identity is never disclosed to the reported user
• No retaliation for good-faith reports

5. Parental Controls

5.1 Available Controls

Parents and guardians can:

• Link to their minor's account for oversight
• View activity summaries (with the minor's knowledge)
• Set daily usage time limits
• Review and approve connections
• Receive alerts for concerning activity
• Request complete data deletion

5.2 How to Set Up Parental Controls

1. Create your own MyOrbit account (must be 18+)
2. Go to Settings → Family → Link Child Account
3. Enter your minor's account information
4. Your minor will receive a request to confirm the link
5. Once confirmed, parental controls become available

5.3 Educational Resources

We provide resources to help parents:

• Guide to talking to children about online safety
• Warning signs of online exploitation
• How AI companions work and appropriate use
• Setting healthy boundaries with technology

6. Legal Compliance

6.1 Regulatory Compliance

MyOrbit complies with all applicable child safety laws, including:

• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): US law protecting children under 13
• KOSA (Kids Online Safety Act): Enhanced protections for minors
• 18 U.S.C. § 2258A: Mandatory reporting of apparent CSAM to NCMEC
• UK Online Safety Act: Proactive child safety duties
• EU Digital Services Act: Enhanced protections for minors
• Australian Online Safety Act: Basic online safety expectations

6.2 NCMEC Reporting

As required by US law, MyOrbit reports all apparent CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC):

• Reports submitted via NCMEC's CyberTipline
• All required information included per 18 U.S.C. § 2258A
• Evidence preserved for minimum 90 days
• Full cooperation with subsequent law enforcement requests

6.3 Law Enforcement Cooperation

We work with law enforcement agencies worldwide:

• Respond to valid legal process within 24 hours
• Emergency disclosure for imminent threats to child safety
• Preserve evidence upon request
• Provide testimony when required
• Participate in industry coalitions against child exploitation

6.4 Transparency

We publish quarterly transparency reports including:

• Number of CSAM reports submitted to NCMEC
• Accounts removed for child safety violations
• Law enforcement requests received and fulfilled
• Child safety feature improvements

7. Contact Information