Playfriends Child Safety Policy

Last Updated: January, 2025

Playfriends is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all users. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of child abuse, exploitation, or endangerment. Any users who fail to uphold our policies for protecting minors (anyone under the age of 18) may face account suspension, removal, and potential legal action.

Policies

Age Restriction
  • You must be 18 years or older to use Playfriends.
  • Any attempt to falsify age to access the platform is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account suspension or termination.
  • Playfriends employs automated and manual moderation to detect underage activity and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSEA). Any attempt to bypass these measures is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Activities

The following actions are strictly prohibited and may result in permanent removal from Playfriends and legal action:

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You request a demo of Bearer

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Sexualization of Minors & Child Exploitation

  • Sharing, creating, promoting, or distributing any content involving the sexualization, abuse, or exploitation of minors.
  • Depictions of child nudity, sexual discussions involving minors, or sexualized portrayals of children, including in artistic, animated, or AI-generated content.
  • Any fetishization of minors, including suggestive roleplaying, inappropriate dress codes, or behavior.

Harmful or Dangerous Acts Involving Minors

  • Threats, coercion, or acts of physical, emotional, or psychological harm directed at minors.
  • Depicting or encouraging dangerous activities involving minors (e.g., self-harm, substance abuse, illegal activities).
  • Promoting, facilitating, or engaging in child trafficking, neglect, or exploitation.

Underage Appearance & Accounts

  • Minors must not appear in live streams, videos, or any content on Playfriends.
  • Creating or managing accounts on behalf of minors is strictly prohibited.
  • Any attempts to falsify age or misrepresent identity to access the platform will result in immediate removal.

Prohibited Users

  • Users convicted of crimes against children, including but not limited to sexual offenses, physical abuse, trafficking, and neglect, are permanently banned from Playfriends.
  • Any attempts to bypass bans using alternative accounts will be met with legal action.

Content Moderation & Monitoring

  • AI-based content moderation and human reviewers continuously monitor the platform for policy violations.
  • Real-time reporting mechanisms allow users to flag inappropriate content immediately.

Reporting & Law Enforcement Cooperation

  • Any content or behavior violating child safety policies will be reported to the appropriate authorities, including:
    • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) (U.S., Canada, Australia)
    • Law Enforcement & Cybercrime Units (Europe, Latin America, Asia)
    • International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) (Global)
  • Users can report violations via:
    • In-app reporting tools
    • Email: childprotection@playfriends.gg

Prevention & User Education

To ensure the safety and well-being of children on our platform, we have implemented proactive measures and educational initiatives aimed at protecting minors and empowering all users to maintain a secure online environment.

  • Mandatory Age Verification for Streamers and Content Creators
    • All users seeking to stream or create content must undergo a thorough age verification process to prevent underage individuals from accessing or publishing inappropriate content.
    • Verified status will be displayed discreetly to ensure transparency and compliance without compromising user privacy.
  • Real-Time Safety Reminders
    • Before streaming or posting content, users will receive real-time safety reminders. These prompts include:
      • Guidelines on avoiding the disclosure of personal information.
      • Tips on creating a secure environment for live interactions.
      • Warnings about potential risks of interacting with unknown users.
      • Age reminders that they are 18+
  • Educational Resources on Online Safety
    • A dedicated section of the platform provides access to interactive and age-appropriate educational materials focused on:
      • Protecting personal privacy online.
      • Recognizing and reporting inappropriate behavior.
      • Understanding the importance of digital footprints.
    • These resources are updated regularly and tailored for both younger users and parents/guardians.

Additional Resources for Reporting Child Exploitation

We encourage our community to act swiftly and responsibly if they encounter any instances of child exploitation or abuse, either within or beyond our platform. Depending on your location, the following organizations and resources are available for reporting such incidents:

Global Resources

  • International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC): Provides a comprehensive list of hotlines and helplines worldwide.
    Missing Children Center
  • Child Helpline International: Offers a directory of child helplines in numerous countries, enabling confidential assistance. 

Regional Resources

  • North America, Australia, and New Zealand
    • Contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via their CyberTipline or local hotlines.
  • Europe
    • Utilize Law Enforcement Reporting Channels for Child Sexual Coercion and Extortion in your country. Many nations provide direct access to dedicated cybercrime units for such cases.
  • South America and Other Regions
    • Report through the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) global hotline or their affiliated local organizations. Visit ICMEC’s website for detailed contact information.
  • Australia:
    • Kids Helpline: A 24/7 counseling service for children and young people
  • United Kingdom:
    • NSPCC Childline: Offers support to children and young people under 19.
  • Canada:
    • Cybertip.ca: National tipline for reporting online child sexual abuse.

Reporting Mechanisms

  • INHOPE: A global network of hotlines combatting online child sexual abuse material, with 54 hotlines in 50 countries as of spring 2024.
    INHOPE

How to Report

If you suspect a child is being abused or exploited:

  1. Identify the Appropriate Helpline: Use the resources above to find the relevant contact in your country or region.
  2. Provide Detailed Information: When reporting, include as much information as possible to assist authorities in taking swift action.
  3. Maintain Confidentiality: Your report will be handled with the utmost confidentiality to protect all parties involved.
  4. Contact Us for any suspicion of child abuse or exploitation.

We remain committed to working alongside these global organizations to ensure swift action is taken against any form of exploitation. By providing these resources, we aim to foster a community that prioritizes the safety and dignity of all individuals, especially children.

Commitment to Child Safety

Playfriends continuously updates its policies, safety measures, and AI moderation tools to eliminate risks and maintain a safe streaming environment for all users.

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