Child Safety Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

1. Our Commitment

Vicari maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) in any form. We are committed to providing a safe platform and to complying with all applicable laws relating to the protection of minors, including but not limited to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the PROTECT Act, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it applies to minors, and relevant provisions of the UK Online Safety Act.

2. Age Restriction

Vicari is available only to users aged 16 and older. We enforce this requirement through age verification at account registration. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.

If we become aware that a user is under the minimum age, we will:

  • Immediately suspend and terminate the account
  • Delete all associated personal data without undue delay
  • Report the matter to relevant authorities if any CSAE concern is identified

Parents or guardians who believe their child has created an account on Vicari may contact us at safety@vicari.app to request immediate removal.

3. Prohibited Content and Conduct

The following are strictly prohibited on Vicari and will result in immediate enforcement action:

  • Any visual depiction, whether real or digitally generated, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct
  • Any content that promotes, glorifies, or facilitates the sexual exploitation or abuse of minors
  • Grooming behavior, including any attempt to establish trust with a minor for the purpose of sexual exploitation
  • Solicitation of minors for sexual purposes, whether on or off the platform
  • Sharing, distributing, possessing, or requesting child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
  • Content that sexualizes minors in any manner, including through text, imagery, or audio
  • Sextortion or any form of coercion involving a minor
  • Any conduct that violates applicable laws relating to the protection of children

4. Content Moderation and Detection

Vicari employs a multi-layered approach to content moderation:

Automated Detection:

  • AI-powered content analysis screens all user-submitted images and text at the point of creation, before content is published to the platform
  • Video content is analyzed through automated keyframe extraction and moderation
  • All URLs shared on the platform are verified through the Google Safe Browsing API for malicious or harmful content
  • Content that is flagged by our automated systems is blocked from being published

Human Review:

  • Our trust and safety team reviews flagged content and user reports
  • Reports involving potential CSAE content are treated as highest priority and are reviewed promptly

Ongoing Improvement:

  • We regularly update our detection methods and moderation policies to address evolving threats

5. In-App Reporting

Users can report content or behavior that violates this policy directly within the Vicari app. Reporting options are available on all posts, user profiles, requests, and comments. Users may report concerns in the following categories:

  • Inappropriate content
  • Spam
  • Harassment
  • Fake profiles
  • Other concerns

To report child safety concerns, select the "Inappropriate Content" category and provide details in the description field. Reports may also be submitted via email to safety@vicari.app.

All reports are treated confidentially. Vicari does not disclose the identity of the reporter to the reported user.

6. Enforcement Actions

When a violation of this policy is confirmed, Vicari will take one or more of the following actions:

  • Immediate removal of the offending content
  • Permanent termination of the offending user's account with no opportunity for reinstatement
  • Preservation of relevant evidence in accordance with applicable legal requirements
  • Reporting to the appropriate authorities (see Section 7)

Vicari reserves the right to take enforcement action at its sole discretion, including in cases where content does not conclusively violate this policy but raises reasonable child safety concerns.

7. Reporting to Authorities

Vicari complies with all mandatory reporting obligations under applicable law. When we identify or receive a credible report of CSAE content or activity, we will:

  • Report the matter to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 2258A
  • Cooperate with law enforcement agencies, including providing information and evidence as required by law or valid legal process
  • Report to additional national or regional authorities as required by the laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate
  • Preserve all relevant data and evidence for the period required by applicable law

8. Data Handling for Child Safety Purposes

In cases involving suspected CSAE, Vicari may retain user data beyond our standard retention period where required by law or necessary to support an active investigation. Such data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel involved in the investigation or legal compliance.

9. Staff Training and Accountability

Members of the Vicari team who are involved in content moderation and trust and safety operations receive training on:

  • Identifying CSAE content and grooming behavior
  • Proper handling and escalation procedures
  • Legal reporting obligations
  • Psychological wellbeing and support resources

10. Updates to This Policy

Vicari reserves the right to update this Child Safety Policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

For child safety concerns or questions about this policy:

If a child is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services or law enforcement immediately.