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Child Safety Standards

Effective Date: January 27, 2026

Coves.social is committed to the safety of all users, with particular emphasis on protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. This document outlines our standards and practices for preventing, detecting, and responding to child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on our platform.

Scope: These standards apply specifically to content accessed through coves.social and the official Coves mobile applications. Other services using Coves software or the AT Protocol may have their own policies.

Zero Tolerance Policy: Coves.social has a zero tolerance policy for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and any content or behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children.

1. Our Commitment

Coves.social is dedicated to:

2. Prohibited Content and Conduct

The following is strictly prohibited on Coves:

2.1 Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Any visual depiction involving a minor or minor-aged character engaging in sexually explicit conduct, including but not limited to:

2.2 Grooming and Predatory Behavior

Any attempt to build trust with a minor for the purpose of sexual exploitation or abuse, including:

2.3 Coercion and Sextortion

2.4 Child Trafficking

Any content or conduct related to the trafficking of minors for sexual purposes, including recruitment, transportation, or facilitation of such activities.

2.5 Minor Personal Information

Sharing or soliciting information about minors that could endanger their safety, including:

3. Age Requirements

Coves.social is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. Users must be at least 18 to create an account and use our services. We do not knowingly allow users under 18 to access coves.social.

3.1 Age Verification

We implement age restrictions through:

3.2 Underage User Response

If we have reason to believe a user is under 18:

4. Detection and Prevention

We employ multiple measures to detect and prevent CSAE on coves.social:

5. Reporting Mechanisms

We provide multiple ways for users to report CSAE or CSAM:

5.1 In-App Reporting

Users can report content or accounts directly within the official Coves mobile app using the built-in reporting feature. Reports are reviewed promptly by our moderation team.

5.2 Email Reports

Users can report concerns via email to support@coves.social. Please include as much detail as possible, including usernames, content descriptions, and screenshots if safe to do so.

5.3 External Reporting

In addition to reporting to Coves, we encourage users to report CSAM to:

6. Response Procedures

When we receive a report or identify potential CSAE or CSAM:

7. Compliance with Law

Coves.social complies with all applicable laws regarding child safety, including but not limited to:

8. AT Protocol and Federation

Coves.social is built on the AT Protocol, a federated social networking protocol. Federation does not exempt content from our safety standards—prohibited content is not permitted regardless of its origin.

8.1 How Federation Works

In the AT Protocol ecosystem:

8.2 Handling CSAM from External Sources

When CSAM originating from another PDS is identified in our AppView:

8.3 Our Scope of Control

9. Safety Resources

If you or someone you know is a victim of child sexual abuse or exploitation, please contact:

10. Contact Information

For questions about our child safety standards or to report concerns:

Coves Safety Team

Email: support@coves.social

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update these standards from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or industry best practices. We will post any updates on this page and update the effective date accordingly.

Our Pledge: Coves.social is committed to maintaining a safe environment and will continue to invest in tools, training, and partnerships to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation on our platform.