Child Safety Standards

Effective Date: April 13, 2026

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Risus maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE). Any violation results in immediate account termination.

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Zero Tolerance for CSAE

Risus has a strict, zero-tolerance policy against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE). We explicitly prohibit any content, behavior, or activity that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children.

Grooming

Any behavior intended to build trust with a child for the purpose of exploitation is immediately actioned upon detection.

Sextortion

Threatening to expose intimate images or information of a minor to coerce them is strictly forbidden.

Trafficking

Any facilitation or promotion of child trafficking on our platform results in immediate account termination and law enforcement referral.

Exploitative Material

Sharing, promoting, or distributing any material that exploits or endangers children is prohibited without exception.

Any user found violating these standards will face immediate and permanent account termination, and may be reported to relevant authorities.

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Handling of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

We strictly prohibit the uploading, sharing, or storing of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on our platform. Our response to any confirmed or reported CSAM is immediate.

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Immediate Removal

Detected or reported CSAM content is immediately removed from public view and quarantined for investigation.

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Account Suspension

The offending account is disabled immediately pending investigation, with no opportunity for appeal.

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Data Preservation

All relevant data is securely preserved as required by law to support law enforcement investigations.

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Law Enforcement Reporting

We proactively report confirmed CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant local authorities.

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In-App Reporting Mechanism

We empower our community to help maintain a safe environment. Users can report any suspicious behavior, potential CSAE, or CSAM directly within the app.

How to Report:

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Step 1: Navigate to the specific post or user profile you wish to report.

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Step 2: Select the "Report" or "Flag" option from the menu.

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Step 3: Choose the appropriate safety category that best describes the issue.

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Step 4: Submit your report. Our moderation team reviews all safety reports promptly and takes immediate corrective action.

Our moderation team reviews all safety reports promptly and takes immediate corrective action. All reports are treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

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Compliance with Child Protection Laws

Risus complies with all applicable regional and international child safety laws. We maintain an active commitment to legal compliance and cooperation with authorities.

NCMEC

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

We report confirmed CSAM and active CSAE incidents to the NCMEC CyberTipline as required by US federal law.

Local Law Enforcement

Regional & International Authorities

We cooperate fully with local law enforcement agencies worldwide when investigating child safety violations on our platform.

COPPA

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

We comply with COPPA regulations, ensuring we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

For EU users, we adhere to GDPR's strict provisions concerning data processing for minors.

When we confirm the presence of CSAM or active CSAE on our platform, we actively report the incident to the appropriate authorities and cooperate fully with any subsequent investigation.

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Dedicated Child Safety Contact

If you have questions about our enforcement procedures, wish to discuss our safety standards, or need to escalate a severe issue, please reach out to our designated Child Safety Point of Contact.

Child Safety Email

buzzee@risus.io

Our dedicated child safety team monitors this address and responds to all inquiries with urgency.

When to Contact Child Safety:

  • Questions about our enforcement procedures and child safety standards
  • Discussing ongoing or past safety incidents on the platform
  • Escalating a severe child safety issue that requires immediate attention
  • Requesting information about our compliance with child protection laws
  • Submitting information to assist with an active investigation

Report a Safety Issue

If you have witnessed or experienced a child safety violation on Risus, please contact us immediately. Your report helps protect children.

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Protecting children is our highest priority.