7. CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS POLICY (CSAE)
7.1. Our Commitment to Child Safety
HANGUKVERSE (PRODUCT BY LUMANTARA LTD) is committed to protecting children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harmful online activities. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) content and behaviors. We implement proactive measures to prevent, detect, investigate, and report such activities in accordance with applicable laws.
7.2. Definitions
Child / Minor:
Any individual under the age of 18 years, or the age of majority as defined by the laws of their jurisdiction.
CSAE Content:
Any material or conduct that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers minors, including but not limited to:
- Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) such as images, videos, or depictions of child sexual abuse
- Grooming behaviors such as building relationships with minors for sexual purposes
- Child sex trafficking related content
- Sextortion, coercion, or blackmail of minors
- Sexually suggestive or exploitative content involving minors
- AI-generated or manipulated sexual content involving minors
7.3. Age Requirements
- The minimum age to use the Platform is 16 years.
- Users under 18 years of age may only use the Platform with verifiable parental or legal guardian consent where required by applicable law.
- Users must provide accurate age information during registration.
- We may apply age-verification or age-estimation measures where appropriate and legally permissible.
- We reserve the right to restrict or terminate accounts that provide false age information.
If you are between 16 and 18 years of age, you confirm that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms where required by the laws of your jurisdiction.
7.4. Prohibited Content and Conduct
The following activities are strictly prohibited on the Platform:
- Uploading, sharing, storing, or distributing CSAE or CSAM content
- Soliciting, requesting, or producing CSAE content
- Grooming or attempting to form inappropriate relationships with minors
- Requesting or sharing minors' personal information for exploitative purposes
- Sexualizing minors in any form
- Facilitating or coordinating child exploitation or trafficking
- Creating, distributing, or promoting deepfake or AI-generated sexual content involving minors
Violations may result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination and may be reported to relevant authorities.
7.5. Detection and Prevention Measures
We apply a multi-layered safety approach that may include automated and human review processes.
Technical Measures
- Use of industry-standard hash-matching and automated detection technologies
- Automated content scanning and filtering systems
- URL and link analysis for known harmful domains
- Age-verification or estimation tools where appropriate
Human Review
- Trained moderation personnel to review flagged content
- Continuous and periodic moderation processes
- Escalation procedures for high-risk cases
- Regular training on CSAE identification and response
Preventive Measures
- Feature and communication restrictions where necessary
- Safety prompts, warnings, and reporting tools
- Platform design considerations intended to reduce misuse
7.6. Reporting Mechanisms
How to Report CSAE Content
Users may report suspected CSAE content through:
Information to Include (if available)
- Description of the concern
- Username or profile link
- Content link or screenshot
- Any relevant context
Important: Do not download, store, or redistribute illegal content.
Anonymous Reporting: Reports may be submitted anonymously.
7.7. Response Protocol
When CSAE content is reported or detected, we may take actions including:
- Immediate restriction, removal, or quarantine of suspected content
- Temporary or permanent account suspension
- Preservation of evidence as required by law
- Investigation of related accounts or activities
Law Enforcement Reporting
Where required or appropriate, we may report confirmed CSAE content to relevant national or international authorities and child-protection organizations as soon as reasonably practicable and in accordance with applicable laws.
We may maintain records necessary for lawful cooperation with authorities.
7.8. User Protections
False Reporting
- Malicious or knowingly false CSAE reports are prohibited.
- Good-faith reports will not be penalized.
Victim Support
- We may provide links or references to recognized support resources and victim-assistance services where feasible.
7.9. Transparency
We may publish periodic transparency summaries regarding safety efforts, such as the number of reports received, enforcement actions taken, and improvements to detection processes, where appropriate.
7.10. Compliance with Laws
This policy is designed to align with applicable child-protection and online-safety laws and international standards, including but not limited to:
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Relevant national child-protection, cybercrime, and online-safety regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate
7.11. Industry Alignment and Cooperation
We strive to align with the guidance and best practices promoted by recognized child-safety and technology-safety organizations and may cooperate with lawful requests from authorities and accredited hotlines.
7.12. Education and Awareness
Where feasible, we may provide:
- Safety resources for parents and guardians
- Educational materials on online safety
- Guidance on identifying and reporting concerning behavior
- References to recognized support organizations and helplines
7.13. Employee Training
Relevant personnel may receive periodic training on:
- CSAE awareness and identification
- Legal reporting obligations
- Responsible moderation practices
- Trauma-informed response principles
7.14. Account Termination and Restrictions
Violations of this policy may result in:
- Immediate or permanent account termination
- Technical or access restrictions to prevent repeated violations
- Reporting to relevant authorities where required by law
No refunds or appeals may be granted in cases involving confirmed CSAE violations, subject to applicable laws.
7.15. Updates to This Policy
We may review and update this policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in laws or regulations
- Technological advancements
- Industry best practices
- Feedback from safety experts or stakeholders
7.16. Contact Information
Emergency Situations:
Please contact your local law enforcement authority immediately.
Mailing Address:
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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9. Acknowledgment
By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all policies outlined in this document.
Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Version: 1.0
