Safety Standards
Last updated: January 2025 (v3.0 - Enhanced AI Safety Systems)
Our Commitment to Safety
Vybetap is committed to creating a safe environment for all users. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and maintain strict standards to protect our community, particularly minors.
Age Verification and Child Protection
Minimum Age Requirement
- 18+ Only: Vybetap is exclusively for users 18 years of age and older
- Age Verification: All users must verify their age during registration
- Identity Verification: We may request additional verification documents when necessary
- Ongoing Monitoring: We continuously monitor for underage users and remove accounts immediately
Prevention Measures
- AI Detection: Advanced algorithms to detect potential underage users
- Photo Analysis: Automated screening of profile photos for age appropriateness
- Behavior Monitoring: Detection of suspicious patterns that may indicate underage users
- Regular Audits: Periodic review of user accounts and activities
Content Moderation
Prohibited Content
- CSAE Material: Any content involving minors in sexual contexts is strictly prohibited
- Inappropriate Images: Sexually explicit content, nudity, or suggestive material involving minors
- Harmful Communication: Messages that sexualize, groom, or exploit minors
- Illegal Content: Any content that violates laws regarding child protection
Advanced AI Moderation System (v3.0)
- Google Perspective API Integration: Advanced machine learning analysis of message content for toxicity, threats, identity attacks, and harassment
- Multi-Attribute Analysis: Comprehensive scanning for toxicity, severe toxicity, identity attacks, insults, profanity, threats, sexually explicit content, and spam
- Real-Time Blocking: High-risk content (80%+ toxicity) is automatically blocked before reaching recipients
- Smart Warning System: Medium-risk content (60-80%) triggers user warnings with educational messaging
- Dual-Layer Protection: Combined rule-based filtering and AI analysis for comprehensive coverage
- Content Sanitization: Automatic removal of personal information (phone numbers, addresses, payment details) from messages
Automated Enforcement System
- Violation Tracking: Comprehensive monitoring of user behavior patterns and violation history
- Progressive Consequences: Escalating responses from warnings to temporary suspensions to permanent bans
- Auto-Suspension Triggers: Automatic account suspension after 3+ high-risk violations or 10+ total violations
- Match Deactivation: Immediate deactivation of all active matches for suspended users
- Appeal Process: Users can contact safety@vybetap.com for account suspension appeals
Human Moderation
- 24-Hour Response: Human moderators review all reported content within 24 hours
- High-Priority Queue: AI-flagged high-risk content receives immediate human review
- Swift Action: Immediate removal of violating content and user accounts
- Law Enforcement Cooperation: Reporting of illegal content to appropriate authorities
Community Guidelines and Zero Tolerance Policy
Comprehensive Content Restrictions
Vybetap maintains zero tolerance for the following content and behaviors:
- Explicit Content: Sexual content, nudity, or pornographic material
- Harassment & Abuse: Bullying, threats, hate speech, or discriminatory language
- Identity-Based Attacks: Content targeting users based on race, religion, gender, sexuality, or nationality
- Violence & Threats: Any content promoting violence, self-harm, or threatening behavior
- Illegal Activities: Drug sales, fraud, or any illegal activity
- Personal Information Sharing: Sharing phone numbers, addresses, financial information, or other private data
- Spam & Scams: Promotional content, pyramid schemes, or fraudulent activities
- Grooming Behavior: Any attempt to build inappropriate relationships or manipulate users
Immediate Consequences
- Content Blocking: Inappropriate messages are blocked instantly before reaching recipients
- Account Warnings: Users receive educational warnings about policy violations
- Escalating Suspensions: Repeat violations result in temporary then permanent account suspension
- Data Preservation: Violation evidence is preserved for appeals and law enforcement cooperation
Reporting and Response
How to Report
If you encounter any content or behavior that violates our safety standards, please report it immediately:
- In-App Reporting: Use the report button available on all profiles and messages
- Email: safety@vybetap.com
- Emergency: For immediate threats, contact local law enforcement
Our Response Process
- Immediate Action: Suspected CSAE content is removed within 1 hour of detection
- Account Suspension: Users violating safety standards are immediately suspended
- Investigation: Thorough review of all reported incidents
- Law Enforcement: Mandatory reporting of CSAE material to NCMEC and local authorities
- Follow-up: Regular review and improvement of safety measures
Technology and Safety Features
Safety Technology
- PhotoDNA: Microsoft's PhotoDNA technology to detect known CSAE imagery
- Machine Learning: Continuous learning algorithms to identify new threats
- Behavioral Analysis: Detection of grooming patterns and predatory behavior
- Location Safeguards: Preventing matching near schools and youth facilities
Enhanced User Safety Tools (v3.0)
- Connection Preview: Users can review potential matches before connecting, including user information and the ability to accept, decline, or skip
- Enhanced Reporting: Multiple report categories including inappropriate content, harassment, spam, and safety concerns
- One-Tap Blocking: Instant user blocking with automatic match deactivation and message deletion
- In-App Account Deletion: Users can permanently delete their accounts and all associated data directly through the app
- Safety Indicators: Visual indicators show when messages have been reviewed by content moderation systems
- Terms Acceptance: Mandatory agreement to Community Guidelines before account creation
- Privacy Controls: Granular privacy settings to control information sharing
- Safety Tips: Educational resources about online dating safety
Staff Training and Certification
- Specialized Training: All staff receive training on CSAE identification and response
- Regular Updates: Ongoing education on new threats and prevention techniques
- Mental Health Support: Counseling resources for staff exposed to harmful content
- Certification Requirements: Mandatory certification for content moderation team
Partnerships and Cooperation
Industry Collaboration
- Tech Coalition: Member of industry coalitions fighting CSAE
- NCMEC Partnership: Direct reporting relationship with National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- Law Enforcement: Cooperation with FBI, ICE, and international law enforcement
- NGO Support: Collaboration with child protection organizations
Information Sharing
- Hash Sharing: Participation in industry hash-sharing databases
- Threat Intelligence: Sharing threat information with other platforms
- Best Practices: Contributing to industry safety standards development
Transparency and Accountability
Regular Reporting
- Safety Reports: Annual transparency reports on safety measures and incidents
- Metrics Tracking: Regular monitoring and reporting of safety metrics
- Independent Audits: Third-party assessments of safety measures
- Stakeholder Engagement: Regular consultation with safety experts and advocates
Legal Compliance
- Federal Laws: Full compliance with US federal laws regarding child protection
- State Regulations: Adherence to all applicable state regulations
- International Standards: Compliance with international child protection standards
- Platform Policies: Exceeding app store and platform safety requirements
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuously improving our safety standards through:
- Technology Innovation: Investing in new safety technologies
- Community Feedback: Incorporating user feedback into safety improvements
- Expert Consultation: Regular consultation with child safety experts
- Policy Updates: Regular review and updating of safety policies
Contact Information
For safety-related concerns or questions about our standards:
Resources
Additional resources for safety and child protection: