At HestiaMatch, user safety is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all users and have implemented comprehensive measures to prevent abuse, exploitation, and harmful content on our platform.

1. Age Verification

HestiaMatch is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We enforce this through:

• Date of birth verification: All users must provide their date of birth during registration
• Age confirmation: Users must confirm they are 18 or older to create an account
• Profile review: Our moderation team reviews profiles and may request additional verification if age is questionable
• Immediate removal: Any account suspected of belonging to a minor is immediately suspended pending investigation

2. Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following is strictly prohibited on HestiaMatch:

• Any sexual content involving minors
• Content that sexualizes or exploits children in any way
• Solicitation of minors
• Sharing, requesting, or distributing CSAM
• Grooming behavior or communication
• Any content that promotes harm to children
• Impersonating a minor

3. How to Report Safety Concerns

If you encounter any content or behavior that violates our safety standards, please report it immediately:

4. How We Handle Reports

When we receive a report concerning child safety:

• Immediate review: All child safety reports are prioritized and reviewed within 24 hours
• Content preservation: Reported content is preserved for investigation and potential law enforcement review
• Account action: Accounts are immediately suspended pending investigation
• Law enforcement reporting: Confirmed CSAM/CSAE is reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and relevant authorities
• Permanent ban: Confirmed violators are permanently banned and cannot create new accounts

5. Prevention Measures

We proactively work to prevent abuse through:

• Photo moderation: All profile photos are reviewed before publication
• Automated detection: We use technology to detect and flag potentially harmful content
• Behavioral monitoring: Suspicious patterns of behavior trigger review
• User verification: Multiple verification options to confirm user identity
• Safety education: Resources and tips for users to stay safe

6. Cooperation with Authorities

HestiaMatch fully cooperates with law enforcement agencies worldwide:

• We report confirmed CSAM to NCMEC as required by law
• We respond promptly to valid legal requests for information
• We preserve evidence as required for investigations
• We work with international organizations combating child exploitation

7. Compliance

HestiaMatch complies with all applicable laws regarding child safety, including:

• U.S. Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 2258A) - CyberTipline reporting
• EU Digital Services Act (DSA) requirements
• UK Online Safety Act provisions
• Local laws in all jurisdictions where we operate