Child Safety Standards

1. Introduction and Commitment

Zanga is an AI-powered social networking application designed exclusively for adults aged 18 years and older. We are committed to preventing any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) on our platform. This document outlines our policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the safety of minors.

2. Age Verification and Eligibility

2.1 Minimum Age Requirement

Zanga strictly enforces a minimum age requirement of 18 years for all users. This requirement applies globally without exception.

2.2 Age Verification Measures

• Date of Birth Collection: All users must provide their date of birth during registration, which is verified against the minimum age requirement.
• AI-Powered Age Detection: Our AI systems analyze uploaded profile photos to detect if a person appears to be under 18 years old. Photos flagged as potentially underage are reviewed and may result in account restrictions.
• Photo Verification: Users can complete optional photo verification to confirm their identity matches their profile.

2.3 Underage Account Handling

If we discover or suspect that a user is under 18 years of age:

• The account is immediately suspended pending investigation
• All account data is preserved for potential law enforcement needs
• The user is notified of the age requirement violation
• Appropriate authorities may be notified if CSAE concerns exist

3. Prohibited Content and Behavior

3.1 Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

• Any imagery, video, or content depicting the sexual abuse or exploitation of minors
• Digitally generated or manipulated images depicting minors in sexual situations
• Any content sexualizing minors, including drawings, animations, or text
• Links to external sites containing CSAM

3.2 Child Grooming and Exploitation

• Any attempt to contact, solicit, or groom minors for sexual purposes
• Sharing, requesting, or distributing content that sexualizes children
• Discussions or expressions of sexual interest in minors
• Any attempt to facilitate offline contact with minors for inappropriate purposes

4. Detection and Prevention Measures

4.1 AI-Based Detection

Zanga employs AI-powered systems to help detect potential violations:

• Age Estimation: Our AI analyzes uploaded photos to flag images where the person appears to potentially be under 18 years old.
• Content Analysis: AI systems analyze uploaded photos for appropriateness and compliance with our community guidelines.

4.2 User Reporting System

We provide users with tools to report concerns:

• In-App Reporting: Users can report other users by selecting "Block or Report" on any profile. Report reasons include "Underage" as a dedicated category.
• Email Reporting: Users can report concerns directly via email to support@zanga.app
• Prioritized Review: All reports related to underage users or child safety are prioritized for immediate review.

4.3 Available Report Categories

Our in-app reporting system includes the following categories:

• Spam
• Scam or fraud
• Harassment or bullying
• Hate speech or discrimination
• Violence or threats
• Sexual content or nudity
• Inappropriate photos
• Fake profile or impersonation
• Underage (dedicated category for reporting suspected minors)
• Other

5. Response and Enforcement

5.1 Response Protocol

When CSAE content or behavior is detected or reported:

1. Content Removal: Violating content is removed promptly
2. Account Suspension: The associated account is immediately suspended
3. Evidence Preservation: All relevant data is preserved for potential law enforcement needs
4. Authority Reporting: We will report to appropriate law enforcement authorities as required by law

5.2 Law Enforcement Cooperation

Zanga cooperates fully with law enforcement agencies investigating child safety matters. We respond to valid legal requests and preserve evidence as required by applicable laws.

6. External Standards and Resources

Organization	Description	Link
NCMEC CyberTipline	National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - U.S. reporting mechanism for CSAM	missingkids.org
Tech Coalition	Industry coalition developing solutions to combat child sexual exploitation online	technologycoalition.org
IWF (Internet Watch Foundation)	UK-based organization working to eliminate child sexual abuse imagery online	iwf.org.uk
WeProtect Global Alliance	Global movement to end child sexual exploitation online	weprotect.org
INHOPE	International Association of Internet Hotlines - Global network combating CSAM	inhope.org

6.1 Voluntary Principles

We support the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse established by the Tech Coalition, which provide guidance on:

• Preventing the creation of new CSAM
• Preventing the distribution of CSAM
• Preventing child grooming and solicitation
• Appropriate response and reporting procedures

7. Reporting Child Safety Concerns

8. Contact Information

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