1. Purpose
This Child Safety and Protection Policy outlines the measures and commitments of Invites Only (“the App”, “we”, “our”, “us”) to prevent the presence, exploitation, or harm of minors on our platform.
Although Invites Only is strictly restricted to individuals aged 18 years and older, we recognize our responsibility to proactively safeguard against underage access and any content or behaviour that could endanger children.
2. Age Restriction
- Invites Only is an 18+ only platform.
- By accessing or using the App, users must confirm they are at least 18 years of age.
- We do not knowingly allow:
- Users under the age of 18 to register or use the platform
- Accounts created on behalf of minors
3. Age Verification Measures
To enforce our age restriction, we may implement:
- Age-gating at sign-up (date of birth declaration)
- Email or phone verification
- AI-assisted or manual account review where suspicious activity is detected
- Government issued identity verification
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate accounts suspected of belonging to minors
- Request additional verification where age is unclear
4. Prohibited Content and Behaviour
The following are strictly prohibited on Invites Only:
4.1 Involvement of Minors
- Any attempt to create, share, solicit, or distribute content involving minors
- Attempting to contact, groom, or exploit minors
- Impersonating a minor
4.2 Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Zero tolerance for any form of CSAM
- Immediate removal of such content
- Reporting to relevant law enforcement authorities where required
4.3 Evasion
- Misrepresenting age
- Assisting or encouraging minors to access the platform
Violations will result in:
- Immediate account termination
- Possible reporting to law enforcement
5. Detection and Prevention
We take a proactive approach using:
- Automated systems to detect suspicious behaviour or content
- User reporting tools
- Moderation teams trained to identify risk indicators
- Monitoring patterns consistent with grooming or exploitation
6. User Reporting
Users are encouraged to report:
- Suspected underage users
- Inappropriate or illegal content
- Suspicious interactions
Reports can be made via:
- In-app reporting tools
- Email: support@invitesonly.nz
We aim to:
- Review reports promptly
- Take appropriate action, including account suspension or removal
7. Response and Enforcement
When violations are identified, we may:
- Remove content
- Suspend or permanently ban accounts
- Preserve evidence where legally required
- Report incidents to relevant authorities or child protection organizations
8. Cooperation with Authorities
We cooperate with:
- Law enforcement agencies
- Regulatory bodies
- Child protection organizations
Where required, we will:
- Provide relevant data in accordance with applicable laws
- Act promptly on valid legal requests
9. Privacy and Data Protection
- All actions are conducted in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- User data is handled responsibly and only shared where legally required
- We balance safety enforcement with user privacy rights
10. Continuous Improvement
We regularly review and update our safety practices, including:
- Improving detection systems
- Updating moderation procedures
- Training staff on emerging risks
- Adapting to regulatory changes
11. Contact
For questions or concerns regarding this policy:
Email: support@invitesonly.nz
12. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed periodically and may be updated at any time to reflect:
- Changes in legal requirements
- Platform functionality updates
- Evolving safety standards