Barzo, Inc. Child Safety Standards Policy

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Barzo is committed to maintaining a safe environment and preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). As a social networking application that connects adults through shared experiences at venues and events, we maintain strict standards to protect all users and prevent any form of child exploitation.

Age Requirements and Verification

• Minimum Age Requirement: 21 Years

All users must verify they are at least 21 years of age to create and maintain an account on the Barzo platform. This age requirement is strictly enforced through:

• Mandatory age declaration during the registration process

• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement

Zero Tolerance for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Barzo maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any content, behavior, or activity that constitutes child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). This includes but is not limited to:

• Grooming of minors for sexual exploitation

• Sextortion involving minors

• Trafficking of minors for sexual purposes

• Any sexually explicit content involving minors

• Attempts to solicit, share, or distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM)

• Any behavior that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers children

Community Reporting and Enforcement

• User Responsibility: All Barzo users are encouraged and expected to report any accounts suspected of belonging to individuals under 21 years of age or any suspicious activity that may indicate CSAE.

• Reporting Mechanisms: Users can report concerns through multiple in-app channels:

  • Direct account reporting feature

  • Content reporting system

  • Direct communication with our customer support team

• Investigation and Response: Our dedicated customer service team immediately investigates all reports regarding:

  • Suspected underage users

  • Inappropriate content or behavior

  • Potential CSAE activities

  Upon receiving reports, we:

  1. Immediately suspend suspected accounts pending investigation and remove content

  2. Conduct thorough verification of user age and identity

  3. Remove users found to be under 21 years of age or sharing inappropriate content

  4. Report suspected CSAE to appropriate authorities

  5. Preserve evidence as required by law

Content Monitoring and Moderation

• Comprehensive Monitoring: All content and communications on the Barzo platform are subject to monitoring through:

  • Content screening systems

  • Community-driven reporting mechanisms

  • Regular manual reviews by our moderation team

  • Proactive identification of suspicious activities

• Community Reporting: Every community member has the ability and responsibility to report:

  • Inappropriate content

  • Suspicious user behavior

  • Suspected underage users

  • Potential CSAE activities

Response to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

• Immediate Action Protocol: When Barzo obtains actual knowledge of CSAM on our platform, we:

  1. Immediately remove the content and suspend associated accounts

  2. Preserve evidence in accordance with legal requirements

  3. Report incidents to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and appropriate law enforcement agencies

  4. Cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations

  5. Implement additional safeguards to prevent recurrence

• Legal Compliance: Barzo complies with all applicable laws regarding CSAM, including but not limited to:

  • Reporting requirements to NCMEC

  • Evidence preservation obligations

  • Cooperation with law enforcement investigations

  • International legal frameworks for child protection

Enforcement and Account Actions

• Immediate account suspension for suspected CSAE activities

• Permanent account termination for confirmed violations

• Law enforcement reporting as required by law

• Legal action when appropriate

Transparency and Accountability

• Regular Policy Review: We regularly review and update our child safety standards to ensure they remain effective and align with industry best practices and legal requirements.

• Staff Training: All Barzo team members receive comprehensive training on:

  • Identifying potential CSAE activities

  • Proper response protocols

  • Legal reporting requirements

Contact Information

• Child Safety Point of Contact:
  Safety Team Lead
  Email: Thomas@barzo.com

• Emergency Reporting:
  For immediate safety concerns or to report CSAM:

  • Contact local law enforcement

  • Report to NCMEC: www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline

Policy Updates

This Child Safety Standards Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, industry standards, or platform features. Users will be notified of material changes through in-app notifications and email communications.

Last Updated: September 30th, 2025