Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025
At Goodnewstext.org, we are committed to creating a safe and secure online environment for all users, especially minors. We have a zero-tolerance policy for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) content, activities, or behaviors. This policy outlines our standards, prohibited actions, and enforcement measures to prevent and address CSAE on our platform, in compliance with applicable laws and industry standards.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
  • Prevent the distribution, creation, or promotion of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and exploitative content.
  • Protect minors from grooming, exploitation, or any form of sexual abuse.
  • Ensure compliance with global laws, including but not limited to the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the U.S. PROTECT Act, and international regulations.
  • Align with Google’s policies on child safety and content moderation.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all users, including registered members, visitors, content creators, and third-party partners interacting with [Your Website Name]. It covers all content, including text, images, videos, comments, messages, and links shared on or through our platform.
3. Prohibited Content and Behaviors
We strictly prohibit any content or behavior that involves, depicts, or promotes CSAE, including but not limited to:
  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any visual, textual, or audio content that depicts or describes minors (individuals under 18) in sexually explicit or abusive situations.
  • Grooming: Any attempt to engage, manipulate, or coerce a minor into sexual activity or exploitative behavior, including through private messages, comments, or other communication channels.
  • Sexualization of Minors: Content that portrays minors in a sexualized manner, including suggestive imagery, descriptions, or fictional depictions.
  • Exploitative Content: Material that exploits or endangers minors, such as trafficking, solicitation, or coerced activities.
  • Facilitation of CSAE: Sharing links, instructions, or resources that enable access to CSAM or promote CSAE activities.
  • Inappropriate Interactions: Any attempt to solicit personal information, images, or videos from minors for exploitative purposes.
4. Reporting Mechanisms
We provide accessible and user-friendly tools to report suspected CSAE content or behavior:
All reports are reviewed promptly by our trained moderation team, with priority given to CSAE-related concerns.
5. Enforcement Actions
Upon detection or reporting of CSAE-related violations, we take immediate and decisive action, including:
  • Content Removal: Immediate removal of any content violating this policy.
  • Account Suspension/Termination: Temporary or permanent suspension of accounts involved in CSAE activities, depending on the severity.
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration: Reporting all suspected CSAE incidents to relevant authorities, such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local law enforcement, as required by law.
  • User Bans: Permanent bans for users found to be repeat offenders or engaged in egregious violations.
  • Systematic Monitoring: Use of automated tools, AI, and human moderators to proactively detect and prevent CSAE content.
6. Prevention and Safety Measures
To proactively combat CSAE, we implement the following:
  • Content Moderation: Advanced AI-based filtering and human review to detect and flag potential CSAE content before it is published.
  • Age Verification: Where applicable, age-gating mechanisms to restrict access to adult-oriented content and protect minors.
  • User Education: Clear guidelines and pop-up notifications informing users of our CSAE policies during onboarding and content creation.
  • Partnerships: Collaboration with organizations like NCMEC, ECPAT, and Google’s Trust & Safety team to stay updated on best practices.
  • Privacy Protections: Robust safeguards to protect minors’ personal information in compliance with COPPA and GDPR-K.
7. Compliance with Google’s Policies
To align with Google’s requirements for safe online environments, we:
  • Adhere to Google’s Child Safety Policies for content hosted on or indexed by Google services.
  • Ensure our platform does not host or link to CSAM or exploitative content, as outlined in Google’s Content Policies.
  • Provide transparent reporting and appeal processes for users, in line with Google’s guidelines for user safety.
  • Maintain regular audits to ensure compliance with Google Ads and Search indexing standards.
8. Appeals Process
If a user believes their content or account was flagged or removed in error, they may appeal by:
  • Submitting an appeal through our [Appeal Form] within 7 days of the enforcement action.
  • Providing relevant evidence or context to support their case.
  • Appeals are reviewed by a separate moderation team within 48 hours, and users are notified of the outcome.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in laws, industry standards, or platform features. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or in-platform announcements.
10. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to report CSAE-related issues, please contact: