Child Safety Standards

Our Commitment

Vine is committed to maintaining the highest standards of child safety. All apps within social or dating categories must provide published safety standards and contact information to comply with child safety standards policies.

We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and take proactive measures to protect minors on our platform.

Age Verification

Vine is exclusively for adults aged 18 years and older. We implement multiple verification measures:

Age Declaration: Users must declare their date of birth during registration
Photo Verification: Profile photos are reviewed to ensure users appear to be adults
Document Verification: We may request government-issued ID verification for suspicious accounts
Behavioral Analysis: Our systems monitor for patterns that may indicate underage users

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Prevention

Vine maintains strict policies and technical measures to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation:

🛡️ Content Moderation

All user-generated content is screened using automated systems and human moderators to detect and remove inappropriate content.

🤖 AI Detection

We employ advanced machine learning algorithms to identify potential CSAM and suspicious behavior patterns.

📸 Photo Hash Matching

All uploaded images are checked against databases of known CSAM using PhotoDNA and other hash-matching technologies.

⚡ Immediate Action

Suspected violations result in immediate account suspension and reporting to relevant authorities, including NCMEC.

Reporting Mechanisms

Vine provides multiple ways for users and the public to report child safety concerns:

In-App Reporting

Users can report child safety concerns directly within the app on any profile or conversation. Reports are reviewed immediately by our trust and safety team.

Email Contact

Send detailed reports to: vine@appsbay.org

Our designated point of contact is ready and able to speak about our app's child sexual abuse material (CSAM) prevention practices and compliance.

Emergency Contacts

For immediate threats to child safety, contact:

Local law enforcement: 911 (US) or your local emergency number
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): CyberTipline.org
Internet Watch Foundation (IWF): iwf.org.uk

Compliance and Cooperation

Vine complies with all relevant child safety laws and cooperates fully with law enforcement:

We report all instances of suspected CSAM to NCMEC and regional authorities as required by law
We respond promptly to lawful requests from law enforcement agencies worldwide
We maintain detailed logs and records to assist in investigations
We work with industry partners and safety organizations to improve detection methods

Safety Standards URL

This page serves as our externally published standards against child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). This link is active, publicly available anywhere in the world, and not editable as a PDF.

Standards URL: https://vine.appsbay.org/child-safety.html

Designated Contact

Our designated point of contact for child safety matters is available at:

Email: vine@appsbay.org

Response Time: Within 24 hours for urgent child safety matters

This contact is ready and able to discuss our app's child sexual abuse material (CSAM) prevention practices and compliance with child safety regulations.

User Education

We encourage all users to:

Report any suspicious behavior or content immediately
Never share personal information with users who may be misrepresenting their age
Review our Safety Tips for additional guidance
Contact us if you have concerns about any user's age or behavior

Continuous Improvement

Vine is committed to continuously improving our child safety measures through:

Regular security audits and penetration testing
Updates to our detection algorithms and moderation practices
Staff training on child safety and CSAM identification
Collaboration with child safety experts and organizations
Investment in new technologies and detection methods