Child Safety Standards (CSAE / CSAM)

GIDSlink by GIDSnetwerk Foundation

Effective date: 2026-02-17
Last updated: 2026-02-17

Applies to:
GIDSlink (mobile application published by GIDSnetwerk Foundation), and any related websites, services, events, and community spaces operated by GIDSnetwerk Foundation.

1) Our commitment

GIDSnetwerk Foundation is committed to protecting children and preventing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on GIDSlink.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward CSAE and CSAM. Any violation may result in immediate enforcement actions, including account suspension or termination, and reporting to relevant authorities where required by law.

Access model note:
GIDSlink is an invite-only platform. Even though access is restricted, these Child Safety Standards apply to all users, all content, and all interactions on the platform.

2) Definitions

Child / minor: Any person under the age of 18.
CSAE (Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation): Any content or behavior that exploits, abuses, sexualizes, or endangers a child.
CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material): Any sexual content involving a child, including images, videos, text, audio, or other depictions — whether real, manipulated, or AI-generated.

3) Prohibited content and behavior

The following content and behavior are strictly prohibited on GIDSlink (non-exhaustive list):

A) CSAM and sexual content involving minors

Any form of CSAM (images, videos, audio, drawings, text, links, or instructions)
Sexualized depictions of children
Content promoting or describing sexual activity involving a child
AI-generated, edited, manipulated, or “nudeified” sexual content involving minors
Requests for sexual content involving a child

B) Exploitation and predatory behavior

Grooming or attempted grooming of a child
Sexual solicitation of a minor (online or offline)
Sextortion involving a child
Child trafficking, facilitation, or recruitment for exploitation
Attempts to obtain sexual images of a child or to meet a child for sexual purposes

C) Endangerment and facilitation

Sharing links or instructions to find, create, distribute, or evade detection of CSAM
Encouraging or normalizing sexual harm toward children
Any behavior that threatens or endangers a child

4) Reporting concerns (in-app and external)

We provide in-app reporting tools so users can report safety concerns, including suspected CSAE or CSAM.
How to report in the app

Depending on where you are in the app:

Profile → Menu → Report
Chat → More (⋯) → Report
Settings → Help & Safety → Report a concern

When submitting a report, we may request:

Username(s) involved
Screenshots or message IDs (if available)
Date, time, and a short description

If you cannot access the app

Email us at:
safety@GIDSnetwerk.nl

Immediate danger
If someone is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number or law enforcement.

5) Handling CSAE / CSAM reports

When we become aware of suspected CSAE or CSAM (via reports, moderation, or other signals), we may take the following steps:

Rapid triage and review by trained staff or designated reviewers
Removal or restriction of access to violating content
Account enforcement actions, including:
- warning
- temporary suspension
- permanent ban
- restriction of accounts, devices, or invitations (where feasible)
Preservation of relevant information when legally required
Reporting to appropriate authorities when required by law

CSAM reports are treated as urgent and high-priority.

6) Legal compliance and reporting

GIDSnetwerk Foundation complies with applicable child safety laws in the jurisdictions where it operates.

Where legally required and based on available information, we maintain procedures to report confirmed CSAM to appropriate authorities (such as the NCMEC CyberTipline in the United States or relevant authorities in other regions) and cooperate with lawful requests from law enforcement.

7) Enforcement actions

Violations of these standards may result in:

Content removal or access restriction
Account suspension or termination
Blocking of accounts, devices, domains, phone numbers, or other identifiers (where feasible)
Referral to law enforcement or child protection authorities
Any additional actions necessary to protect users and comply with law

Attempts to evade enforcement (for example by creating new accounts after a ban) may result in further removal.

8) Prevention and safety measures

Depending on platform features, we may use:

Invite-based access controls
Safety prompts and behavioral friction
Rate limits on messaging or invitations
Moderator review workflows and escalation procedures
Staff training on CSAE/CSAM handling

We continuously review and improve our safety practices.

9) Child Safety Point of Contact (required)

Child Safety Point of Contact:
Role: Child Safety & Compliance Officer
Email: safety@GIDSnetwerk.nl

Organization: GIDSnetwerk Foundation
Country: Netherlands

This contact is authorized to communicate with platform providers and authorities regarding CSAE/CSAM issues and enforcement.

10) Updates to this policy

We may update these Child Safety Standards to reflect:

changes in laws or regulations
new platform features
updated reporting or enforcement procedures
emerging risks or best practices

The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

11) Contact

For child safety concerns or questions:

In-app: Settings → Help & Safety → Report a concern
Email: safety@GIDSnetwerk.nl
General support: support@GIDSnetwerk.nl