Elaxer's Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Elaxer is a social networking platform committed to protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). We enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward any content or behavior that endangers minors, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Our policies align with global best practices and legal requirements, such as India's POCSO Act and IT Act.
2. Zero-Tolerance Policy
Prohibited content/behavior includes:
- CSAM: Any visual depiction of minors in sexually explicit contexts.
- Grooming: Soliciting minors for sexual purposes.
- Exploitative Networks: Facilitating child trafficking or harmful interactions.
Violations result in immediate account termination and legal reporting.
3. Detection & Prevention Measures
- PhotoDNA Integration: All uploads are scanned against known CSAM hashes to block illegal content proactively.
- User Reporting: In-app reporting tools allow users to flag suspicious content for manual review.
- AI Moderation & User Ratings: Automated systems detect harmful patterns, and user behavior ratings help restrict high-risk activities (e.g., messaging, connections).
4. Global Reporting Framework
Elaxer collaborates with:
- Law Enforcement: Reports confirmed CSAM to relevant authorities (e.g., IWF in India, NCMEC in the U.S., and EUROPOL in Europe).
- Hotlines & NGOs: Partners with global networks like INHOPE and NCMEC to share hashes and comply with regional best practices.
- Technology Partners: Works with industry leaders (e.g., Thorn, Microsoft) to improve detection tools.
Note: In India, reports are submitted via IWF's portal; other regions use API-based systems where available.
5. Legal Compliance
Elaxer adheres to:
- India's POCSO Act and IT Act for child protection.
- Global Standards: EU GDPR, U.K. Online Safety Act, and other applicable laws.
6. User Accountability
- Age Restrictions: Users under 13 are prohibited. Underage accounts are suspended.
- Content Moderation: All user-generated content (UGC) is subject to review.
- Enforcement: Violators face permanent bans and legal action.
7. Contact & Transparency
- Dedicated Team: Report CSAE concerns to hello@elaxer.in.
- Public Accessibility: This policy is permanently hosted on our website for transparency.