Child safety

Friends standards against child sexual abuse and exploitation

Effective 21 September 2026

Mirrors the in-app / web-app page. This text is adapted from the Child Safety Standards page already published in the Friends web app (web-app/src/app/csae-standards). Keep both in sync.

Friends has zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). These standards apply to every person who uses Friends.

Prohibited conduct and content

You may not use Friends to create, share, request, store, promote, facilitate, or attempt any conduct or content that sexually exploits, abuses, or endangers a child. This includes CSAM; grooming; sextortion; sexual solicitation of a child; trafficking; and any sexualized exploitation of a minor.

Report a concern

Users can report a person or inappropriate behavior directly within the Friends app using the Report option on the relevant profile or conversation. Users can also submit a safety concern through Help → Contact support, or email verazity5@gmail.com.

If a child may be in immediate danger, contact local emergency services immediately.

Our response

We review credible reports promptly and take action consistent with these standards and applicable law. Action may include removing content, restricting or suspending an account, permanently banning a user, preserving relevant information, and reporting apparent CSAM or CSAE to the appropriate authorities or designated reporting organizations when required.

Prevention and enforcement

Friends provides in-app reporting, blocks reported users where appropriate, and gives moderators tools to investigate reports, remove content, require verification, and suspend or ban accounts. We cooperate with lawful requests from authorities and continuously improve our safety practices.

Child safety point of contact

The Friends Safety & Support team is the child safety point of contact. Reach the team at verazity5@gmail.com.