COLLEGE.DEV CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS

Updated on: FEBRUARY 20, 2025

At College.dev, the safety and well-being of all our users, especially minors, is a top priority. While our platform primarily serves college students, we recognize the importance of maintaining a safe environment for everyone. We are committed to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.

Our Stance on CSAE

College.dev has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation. We strictly prohibit any content or activity that endangers children.

PREVENTION MEASURES

We employ the following measures to prevent CSAE on our platform:

**Student Verification:** Our platform is designed exclusively for college students. Access to social engagement features (such as chat and posting) is granted only to users who are either invited by their college or whose student status is verified by the college administration. This controlled access model helps ensure that our community consists of verified college students.
**Identity-Linked Posts:** All user posts on our platform are linked to their college-registered email address. This transparency discourages inappropriate behavior, as users are aware that their posts are associated with their identity within their college community. College administrators have access to view student posts and can block any inappropriate content.
**Automated Reporting and Review:** Our platform features a "report post" mechanism. When a post is reported by more than two users, it is automatically hidden from public view pending review. Designated personnel from the respective college then review the reported post and determine whether it should be unblocked or permanently removed.
**Community Guidelines:** Our Community Guidelines clearly outline acceptable behavior on the platform, explicitly prohibiting any form of child endangerment or exploitation. These guidelines are readily accessible to all users.
**Education and Awareness:** We strive to educate our users about online safety and responsible behavior through in-app tips and resources.

RESPONSE PROCEDURES

In the event of a reported incident of CSAE:

**Immediate Removal:** Any content depicting or promoting CSAE will be immediately removed.
**Account Suspension:** Users found to be involved in CSAE will have their accounts permanently suspended.
**Law Enforcement Reporting:** We will cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and report any suspected cases of CSAE to the appropriate authorities.
**Internal Investigation:** We will conduct a thorough internal investigation to understand the circumstances and prevent future occurrences.
**Education and Awareness:** We strive to educate our users about online safety and responsible behavior through in-app tips and resources.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

College.dev is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations related to child safety, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and other relevant legislation.

If you have any concerns about child safety on College.dev, please contact us at support@college.dev.

We are dedicated to maintaining a safe and positive environment for our community. We regularly review and update our Child Safety Standards to ensure they remain effective and aligned with best practices.