Zero tolerance for child
sexual abuse & exploitation

Introduction and Commitment

Sailors Connect is dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and professional environment for sailors worldwide to connect, share experiences, and discuss maritime matters. Protecting children is a core value, and we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) on our platform.

This policy outlines our commitment to preventing, detecting, and responding to CSAE-related content and conduct.

Scope

This policy applies to all users of the Sailors Connect application and covers all content generated or shared within the app, including but not limited to:

• User profiles
• Posts, comments, and reviews regarding maritime companies and ports
• Direct messages and group chats
• Images, videos, links, or any other media shared

Definition of CSAE

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) includes any activity that exploits or endangers children sexually. This encompasses, but is not limited to:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual depiction (photographs, videos, drawings, digitally generated or AI-manipulated images) of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, or any content that depicts or promotes the sexual abuse of children.
• Grooming: Actions deliberately undertaken with the aim of befriending and establishing an emotional connection with a child, to lower the child's inhibitions in preparation for sexual abuse or exploitation.
• Solicitation: Attempting to engage minors in sexual conversations or activities, or requesting explicit content from them.
• Sextortion: Coercing or blackmailing a minor using real or alleged intimate images or information.
• Sexualization of Minors: Portraying children in a manner intended to be sexually suggestive or provocative, potentially leading to their exploitation.
• Trafficking: Facilitating or promoting the sexual exploitation or trafficking of children.

A minor is defined as an individual under the age of 18.

Prohibited Content and Conduct

Users are strictly prohibited from creating, uploading, sharing, promoting, requesting, or engaging in any activity related to CSAE on the Sailors Connect platform. This includes:

• Posting, sending, or linking to any CSAM.
• Engaging in grooming behaviors or attempting to solicit minors.
• Sharing content that sexually objectifies or endangers children.
• Using the platform to facilitate any form of CSAE.

User Responsibilities

All users of Sailors Connect are responsible for:

• Adhering strictly to this Child Safety Policy and our overall Terms of Service.
• Immediately reporting any content or user behavior they suspect violates this policy, using the designated reporting tools.
• Ensuring any content they share is appropriate and does not violate this policy.

Detection, Moderation, and Reporting

Sailors Connect uses a combination of methods to detect and address CSAE content and behavior:

• Technology: We may utilize automated tools and industry-standard technologies (including AI-powered systems where appropriate) to proactively detect potential CSAM and other violating content.
• Human Review: Trained moderators review flagged content and user reports.
• User Reporting: We rely on our community to help keep the platform safe, via an in-app reporting feature on user profiles and posts, or by contacting our safety team directly.

Enforcement and Consequences

Violation of this Child Safety Policy will result in strict enforcement actions, including, but not limited to:

• Immediate removal of the offending content.
• Temporary suspension or permanent termination of the offending user's account without warning.
• Preservation of relevant information for investigative purposes.
• Reporting the incident and associated user information to relevant national and international authorities — such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the U.S., INHOPE, or appropriate national law enforcement agencies — as required by law (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 2258A).

Cooperation with Law Enforcement

Sailors Connect is committed to cooperating fully with law enforcement agencies and child protection organizations worldwide in the investigation and prosecution of CSAE-related offenses originating from or involving our platform. This may include sharing user information as required by law.

Compliance with Laws

This policy aligns with applicable international laws and regulations concerning child safety online. We continuously review and update our practices to comply with legal requirements and industry best practices.

Policy Updates

Sailors Connect Ltd reserves the right to update this policy at any time. We will notify users of significant changes as appropriate. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.