Child Safety Standards

Last Updated: 4th March, 2025

At ChoisBits, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for all users, with special attention to the safety and wellbeing of children. We recognize our responsibility to protect minors from harmful content, interactions, and experiences. These standards outline the measures we take to protect younger users and our expectations for all community members.

Age Requirements

● ChoisBits requires all users to be at least 13 years of age to create an account.
● We employ age verification methods including: Date of birth verification during registration AND Periodic age verification prompts

Prohibited Content

ChoisBits strictly prohibits any content that:

● Depicts, promotes, or sexualizes minors in any way
● Contains violence or abuse toward children
● Encourages dangerous activities that could harm minors
● Shares personal information of minors without proper consent
● Includes grooming behavior or attempts to exploit children
● Contains inappropriate language or themes for younger audiences

Content Moderation Practices

We maintain child safety through:

● Automated pre-screening of all content before publication
● 24/7 human moderation team specialized in child safety
● User reporting systems with priority flags for child safety concerns
● Regular audits of our moderation systems by independent experts
● Content rating system to filter age-inappropriate material

Protective Features for Younger Users

We maintain child safety through:

● Automated pre-screening of all content before publication
● 24/7 human moderation team specialized in child safety
● User reporting systems with priority flags for child safety concerns
● Regular audits of our moderation systems by independent experts
● Content rating system to filter age-inappropriate material

Reporting and Response Systems

We maintain robust reporting systems for child safety concerns:

● One-click reporting for child safety issues within the app
● Priority review of all child safety reports within 24 hours
● Dedicated child safety email: childsafety@choisbits.com
● Clear escalation procedures for imminent threats
● Transparency reporting on child safety metrics

Regular Review and Improvement

Our child safety standards are continuously improved through:

● Quarterly review of safety policies and procedures
● Regular consultation with child safety experts
● Adaptation to emerging threats and technologies
● Feedback incorporation from users, parents, and advocacy groups
● Annual third-party audit of child safety measures

Contact Information

For child safety concerns:

● In-app reporting tool (available on all bit detail pages - Looks like a flag icon)
● Email: childsafety@choisbits.com
● Phone: +233557447953