Child Safety Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2026

1. Our Commitment

Vicari maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) in any form. We are committed to complying with applicable child-safety, data-protection, and online-safety laws in the jurisdictions where Vicari operates.

2. Age Restriction

Vicari is intended only for users aged 16 and older. During account registration, users must confirm that they are at least 16 years old. We do not knowingly allow users under 16 to create or maintain an account. If we learn that an account belongs to someone under 16, we will suspend the account and delete the associated personal data, except where retention is required by law or necessary for a child-safety investigation.

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 uses automated screening and user reports to help identify potentially harmful content:

Automated Screening:

  • Text in posts, requests, comments, and profile biographies is automatically screened for certain abusive and spam patterns before it is published
  • Product links submitted through Vicari's link-sharing flow are screened using Google Safe Browsing for known security threats
  • Content or links identified by active screening controls may be blocked, restricted, or removed

Human Review:

  • User reports submitted through the app are recorded for review by Vicari
  • Images, videos, and other content may be reviewed following a user report or another safety signal
  • 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 NCMEC's CyberTipline and/or the competent national or regional authorities, as required by applicable law
  • 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. Moderation Procedures and Accountability

Persons responsible for content moderation follow documented procedures covering identification, escalation, reporting obligations, and appropriate handling of suspected CSAE content.

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.

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.