Child Safety Standards

1. Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

1.1 Zero Tolerance Policy

Skult maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding child sexual abuse and exploitation. Any content, behavior, or activity that involves, promotes, or facilitates the sexual abuse or exploitation of minors is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination and reporting to relevant authorities.

1.2 Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following are strictly prohibited on Skult:

• Any content depicting, describing, or promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Grooming behaviors or attempts to establish inappropriate relationships with minors
• Solicitation of minors for sexual purposes
• Sharing, distributing, or creating content that sexualizes minors
• Any form of child exploitation or trafficking
• Content that normalizes or encourages child sexual abuse

1.3 Age Verification and Protection

Skult implements age verification measures to protect minors on our platform. Users must be at least 13 years old to create an account, and we have additional protections in place for users under 18 years of age. We actively monitor and restrict interactions between adults and minors to prevent exploitation.

1.4 Content Moderation

We employ a combination of automated systems and human moderators to detect and remove content that violates our child safety policies. All reported content is reviewed promptly, and suspected CSAM is immediately removed and reported to relevant authorities.

1.5 Reporting Mechanisms

Skult provides multiple, easily accessible reporting mechanisms within the app for users to report child safety concerns, including:

• In-app reporting tools available on all content and user profiles
• Dedicated reporting form for child safety concerns
• Direct contact with our safety team via email
• Emergency reporting for immediate threats

To learn more about reporting requirements, visit our FAQ section or Contact us.

2. Legal Compliance and Reporting

2.1 Compliance with Laws

Skult complies with all relevant child safety laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• International laws prohibiting child sexual abuse material
• National laws in Zambia and other jurisdictions where we operate
• Regional regulations and directives
• Platform-specific requirements from app stores and service providers

2.2 Reporting to Authorities

Skult reports all suspected child sexual abuse material and related activities to relevant regional and national authorities, including:

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and equivalent organizations
• Local law enforcement agencies
• International law enforcement networks (INTERPOL, etc.)
• Relevant child protection agencies

To learn more about reporting to relevant authorities, visit our FAQ section or Contact us.

2.3 Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We fully cooperate with law enforcement investigations related to child safety. We preserve relevant data and provide information as required by legal processes and court orders.

3. Prevention Measures

3.1 Technology Solutions

• Automated content scanning using industry-standard tools
• PhotoDNA and similar hash-matching technologies to detect known CSAM
• Machine learning models to identify suspicious behavior patterns
• Real-time monitoring of user interactions

3.2 User Education

We provide educational resources to help users understand how to stay safe online, recognize potential threats, and report concerns. This includes safety tips, reporting guides, and information about online safety best practices.

3.3 Community Guidelines

Our Community Guidelines clearly outline acceptable behavior and the consequences of violating child safety policies. All users must agree to these guidelines when creating an account.

4. Response Procedures

4.1 Immediate Actions

When child safety concerns are identified:

1. Content is immediately removed from the platform
2. User accounts are suspended pending investigation
3. Relevant data is preserved for law enforcement
4. Authorities are notified within required timeframes
5. Victims are provided with support resources when applicable

4.2 Investigation Process

All reports are investigated by our dedicated safety team. We work closely with law enforcement and child protection organizations to ensure appropriate action is taken.

5. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or to report child safety issues, please contact our designated child safety team:

6. In-App Reporting

Skult allows users to report child safety concerns directly within the app. Our in-app reporting system is easily accessible and allows users to:

• Report suspicious content or behavior
• Flag accounts that may be involved in child exploitation
• Report grooming or inappropriate interactions
• Request immediate assistance for urgent safety concerns

To learn more about reporting requirements and how to use our in-app reporting tools, visit our FAQ section or Contact us.

7. Regular Review and Updates

We regularly review and update our child safety standards, policies, and procedures to ensure they remain effective and compliant with evolving laws and best practices. This document is reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

8. Additional Resources

For more information, please visit:

• Privacy Policy
• FAQ
• Contact Us
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children