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Child Safety Standards

Nearmind India is committed to maintaining the highest standards of child safety and preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation on our platform, in full compliance with Indian laws and regulations.

India Operations
POCSO Act Compliant

Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

Nearmind has zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all users and take proactive measures to prevent, detect, and respond to any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation on our platform.

Our Commitment

  • Prohibit all forms of child sexual abuse and exploitation content and behavior
  • Implement robust content moderation and reporting systems
  • Provide clear reporting mechanisms for users to report concerns
  • Take immediate action to remove any content that violates our policies
  • Cooperate fully with law enforcement when required
  • Regularly train our team on child safety best practices

Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following content and behaviors are strictly prohibited on Nearmind:

  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Grooming of minors for sexual exploitation
  • Sextortion involving minors
  • Trafficking of minors for sexual purposes
  • Any form of sexual exploitation of children
  • Sharing or soliciting sexually explicit content involving minors
  • Creating, sharing, or distributing child sexual abuse imagery

In-App Reporting Mechanism

Nearmind provides multiple ways for users to report concerns about child safety or any inappropriate content or behavior on our platform.

How to Report

In-App Reporting

Use the report button available on every profile, message, or post within the Nearmind app.

  • • Tap the "Report" button
  • • Select the type of violation
  • • Provide additional details if needed
  • • Submit your report

Direct Contact

Contact our safety team directly for urgent concerns.

safety@nearmind.app

What Happens After You Report

  1. We immediately review your report within 24 hours
  2. If the content violates our policies, we remove it immediately
  3. We may suspend or permanently ban users who violate our policies
  4. For serious violations, we report to appropriate authorities
  5. We may contact you for additional information if needed

Addressing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Nearmind takes immediate and decisive action when we become aware of child sexual abuse material on our platform.

Our Response Protocol

Immediate Actions

  • Remove the content immediately upon detection
  • Suspend the account that posted the content
  • Preserve evidence for law enforcement
  • Report to Cyber Crime Cell of local police
  • Report to National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
  • Report to CBI's Cyber Crime Unit
  • Report to State Police Cyber Crime Units

Prevention Measures

  • Advanced AI-powered content detection systems
  • PhotoDNA technology to identify known CSAM
  • Human moderation team trained in child safety
  • User verification and age verification processes
  • Regular security audits and system updates
  • Partnership with child safety organizations

Legal Compliance

Nearmind India complies with all applicable Indian child safety laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

Indian Laws

  • • POCSO Act, 2012 (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences)
  • • IT Act, 2000 (Information Technology Act)
  • • IT Rules, 2021 (Information Technology Rules)
  • • Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
  • • Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 292, 293, 294

Regulatory Compliance

  • • MeitY Guidelines (Ministry of Electronics & IT)
  • • CERT-In Guidelines (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
  • • TRAI Regulations (Telecom Regulatory Authority)
  • • RBI Guidelines for Digital Payments
  • • State-specific cyber laws

Cooperation with Indian Authorities

We maintain strong relationships with Indian law enforcement agencies and child safety organizations. We:

  • Respond promptly to requests from Indian law enforcement
  • Cooperate with CBI, State Police, and Cyber Crime Cells
  • Provide technical assistance to CERT-In and MeitY
  • Maintain detailed records for Indian investigations
  • Participate in Indian cyber safety initiatives
  • Share threat intelligence with Indian safety partners
  • Comply with data localization requirements

Child Safety Point of Contact

For questions about our child safety policies, to report concerns, or for law enforcement inquiries, please contact our designated Child Safety Officer in India:

Priya Sharma

Child Safety Officer & CSAM Point of Contact - India

Email

safety@nearmind.app

Available: 24/7 for urgent child safety matters
Response Time: Within 1 hour for urgent reports
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati

Emergency Reporting in India

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact Indian authorities immediately:

• Police Emergency: 100

• Women Helpline: 181

• Child Helpline: 1098

• Cyber Crime Portal: cybercrime.gov.in

• CBI Cyber Crime: +91 11 2436 0000