Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Standards

🚫 Prohibited Content and Conduct

MeroMutu strictly prohibits the following content and conduct:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction, including photos, videos, and computer-generated imagery, involving the use of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct
• Grooming: Any attempt to build trust with a minor with the intention of sexual abuse or exploitation
• Sexualization of Minors: Any content that sexualizes, grooms, abuses, or otherwise exploits minors
• Child Exploitation: Any content that facilitates the exploitation of minors through inappropriate conduct
• Age Misrepresentation: Misrepresenting age to interact with minors or gain access to age-restricted content
• Predatory Behavior: Any behavior that seeks to harm, endanger, or exploit minors

🛡️ Protection Measures

MeroMutu implements comprehensive protection measures:

• Age Verification: All users must be 18 years or older to use our platform
• Identity Verification: We verify user identities through multiple authentication methods
• Content Monitoring: Automated and manual review systems monitor all user-generated content
• Behavioral Analysis: Advanced algorithms detect suspicious patterns and predatory behavior
• Community Reporting: Easy-to-use reporting mechanisms for users to flag inappropriate content
• Staff Training: All staff members receive specialized training on identifying and handling CSAE content

🚨 Reporting Mechanisms

We provide multiple ways for users to report concerns:

• In-App Reporting: Report button available on all user profiles and conversations
• Email Reports: Send detailed reports to safety@meromutu.com
• Anonymous Reporting: Anonymous reporting options available through our website
• Emergency Contact: 24/7 emergency contact for urgent safety concerns

⚡ Response and Enforcement

Upon receiving reports of CSAE content or behavior, we take immediate action:

• Immediate Review: All reports are reviewed within 1 hour by specialized safety team members
• Content Removal: Inappropriate content is removed immediately upon confirmation
• Account Suspension: Accounts involved in CSAE are permanently suspended
• Law Enforcement: Confirmed CSAM is reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant authorities
• Data Preservation: Evidence is preserved for law enforcement investigations
• User Notification: Reporters are notified of actions taken within 24 hours

🤝 Cooperation with Authorities

MeroMutu actively cooperates with law enforcement and safety organizations:

• NCMEC Partnership: We are registered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• PhotoDNA Technology: We use Microsoft PhotoDNA to detect known CSAM images
• Industry Collaboration: We share threat intelligence with other platforms and safety organizations
• Legal Compliance: Full compliance with all applicable child safety laws and regulations
• Transparency Reports: Regular transparency reports on safety enforcement actions

📞 Designated Safety Contact

🔍 Continuous Improvement

We continuously enhance our safety measures:

• Regular Audits: Third-party safety audits conducted quarterly
• Technology Updates: Regular updates to detection and prevention systems
• Staff Training: Ongoing training for all team members on child safety
• Policy Reviews: Regular review and updates of safety policies
• User Education: Ongoing education campaigns about online safety

📋 Legal Framework

Our CSAE standards are developed in compliance with:

• The Protection of Children from Sexual Predators Act
• The PROTECT Act of 2003
• International frameworks on child protection
• Federal and state laws regarding child safety
• Platform industry best practices

Effective Date: August 10, 2025
Last Updated: August 10, 2025
Version: 1.0