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Child Safety Standards

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Our Commitment: Zero Tolerance for CSAE

Gayborhood has a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) in any form. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all users on our dating and social platform, with particular emphasis on protecting minors from abuse, exploitation, grooming, and any other harmful behavior.

This policy applies to all content shared on our platform, including posts, comments, messages, images, and any other form of communication. Any user found to be engaging in or facilitating CSAE will be immediately and permanently banned, and reported to the appropriate authorities.

Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following is strictly prohibited on Gayborhood and will result in immediate action:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM): Any imagery, video, or content that depicts the sexual abuse or exploitation of minors
  • Grooming: Any attempt to build a relationship with a minor for the purpose of sexual abuse or exploitation, including building trust, isolating the child, or desensitizing them to sexual content
  • Solicitation: Requesting, offering, or facilitating sexual contact with minors
  • Sextortion: Threatening to share intimate images of a minor to coerce, blackmail, or exploit them
  • Trafficking: Any content or behavior that facilitates the trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation of minors
  • Sexualization of minors: Any content that sexualizes minors, including fictional or AI-generated content
  • Sharing personal information of minors: Distributing identifying information about minors with intent to exploit or harm

How We Detect and Prevent CSAE

We employ multiple layers of protection to detect, prevent, and respond to CSAE on our platform:

Automated Detection

  • AI-powered content moderation: All posts, comments, and user-generated content are screened in real time using advanced AI moderation models to detect CSAE-related content before it reaches other users
  • Image and media scanning: Media uploads are analyzed for known CSAM using industry-standard hash-matching technology
  • Behavioral pattern detection: We monitor for behavioral patterns associated with grooming and predatory conduct, such as adults repeatedly initiating contact with minors

Platform Design Safeguards

  • Age requirements: Users must be at least 18 years old to create an account on Gayborhood
  • Reporting tools: Easy-to-access reporting mechanisms are available on every post, comment, and user profile
  • Blocking tools: Users can immediately block any account that makes them feel unsafe

Human Review

  • Dedicated review process: Content flagged by automated systems or user reports related to potential CSAE is prioritized for immediate human review
  • Trained team: Our moderation team is trained to identify and respond to CSAE content and grooming behaviors

How to Report CSAE

If you encounter any content or behavior on Gayborhood that involves the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child, please report it immediately using any of the following methods:

  • 🚩 In-app reporting: Tap the report button on any post, comment, or user profile and select "Child safety concern" as the reason
  • 📧 Email: Contact us at legal@joingayborhood.com with the subject line "CSAE Report"
  • 📧 General support: legal@joingayborhood.com

All reports related to child safety are treated with the highest priority and are reviewed as quickly as possible. Reports are confidential — the reported user will not know who submitted the report.

You can also report CSAM directly to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline.

How We Respond to CSAE

When CSAE content or behavior is identified on our platform, we take the following actions:

1. Immediate Content Removal

Any content identified as CSAE is removed from the platform immediately upon detection or confirmation.

2. Account Termination

The offending user's account is permanently banned with no option for appeal. We also take steps to prevent the user from creating new accounts.

3. Evidence Preservation

Relevant evidence is preserved and documented to support law enforcement investigations, in compliance with applicable data retention laws.

4. Reporting to Authorities

We report all identified CSAM and CSAE incidents to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline, as required by U.S. federal law. We also cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies in their investigations.

5. Cooperation with Law Enforcement

We work closely with local, national, and international law enforcement agencies and respond promptly to valid legal requests for information related to CSAE investigations.

Education and Awareness

We believe prevention starts with awareness. We are committed to:

  • Educating our users about the signs of grooming and exploitation
  • Providing resources for users who may have encountered CSAE
  • Training our team on the latest CSAE trends, tactics, and detection methods
  • Participating in industry initiatives to combat child exploitation online

Helpful Resources

Ongoing Commitment

Protecting children is not a one-time effort. We are committed to continuously improving our child safety practices by:

  • Regularly reviewing and updating our detection and prevention technologies
  • Staying informed about emerging threats and evolving tactics used by offenders
  • Engaging with child safety organizations and industry groups to share knowledge and best practices
  • Updating this policy as needed to reflect new standards, technologies, and legal requirements

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our child safety standards, or need to report a concern:

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