Child Safety Policy

The safety of minors is of paramount importance to us. This policy outlines our commitment to child safety and the measures we take to protect minors on the Brahmkshatriya Jeevansathi platform.

1. Age Restrictions

Brahmkshatriya Jeevansathi is a matrimonial platform exclusively for adults:

• Female users must be a minimum of 18 years of age to create a matrimonial profile.
• Male users must be a minimum of 21 years of age to create a matrimonial profile.
• These age limits are enforced in both the app interface (Step 0 of profile setup) and our backend validation layer.
• General account registration is not permitted for users under 18.

2. Prohibited Content

The following are strictly prohibited on our platform:

• Any content that sexualizes minors, including images, text, or video
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in any form
• Grooming behavior or any attempt to engage minors in inappropriate conversations
• Sharing of personal information of minors
• Any content that exploits, harms, or endangers children

3. Detection & Prevention

We take proactive steps to prevent minors from accessing our platform:

• Age verification at signup: Date of birth is required and validated during profile creation.
• Profile review: All profiles undergo manual admin review before activation.
• User reporting: Any user can report a profile or content they believe involves a minor or is inappropriate.
• AI-assisted moderation: Automated systems flag suspicious content for human review.

4. Reporting

If you encounter any content or behavior that you believe involves a minor or constitutes child exploitation:

All reports are reviewed within 24 hours. Accounts found in violation are permanently banned and reported to relevant authorities.

5. Response Protocol

Upon receiving a report involving potential child safety violations, we will:

1. Immediately suspend the reported account pending investigation.
2. Preserve all relevant data including messages, profile information, and activity logs.
3. Conduct a thorough review within 24 hours.
4. Report to authorities (including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, CyberTipline, and Indian law enforcement) if CSAM or child exploitation is confirmed.
5. Permanently ban any account confirmed to have violated this policy.

6. Legal Compliance

We comply fully with:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000 (India) and its amendments
• The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
• Google Play Store's Child Safety Policies
• Apple App Store's guidelines on child safety
• NCMEC CyberTipline reporting requirements for CSAM

7. Staff Training

Our moderation and support staff receive regular training on identifying and responding to child safety risks, including:

• Recognizing grooming patterns and suspicious behavior
• Proper handling of CSAM reports (view minimization, mandatory reporting)
• Working with law enforcement on investigations

8. Contact

For child safety concerns or to report a violation: