Child Safety Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
At MiClique, we have zero tolerance for any form of child exploitation, abuse, or harm. Our Child Safety Policy is designed to protect minors from sexual and physical abuse, as well as psychological harm that may result from sharing or engaging with such content. We are committed to ensuring that MiClique remains a safe platform for all users, especially minors.
Prohibited Content
We strictly prohibit any content that includes, promotes, or engages in:
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Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
This includes any media, text, or digitally created content that depicts or suggests child sexual exploitation. This applies to all formats, including AI-generated content.
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Physical Child Abuse Media
Any media showing a child experiencing physical abuse, even if shared to raise awareness, is subject to removal.
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Media of Minors in Physical Altercations
Content that depicts minors in fights or violent situations, especially when shared in an abusive manner, may be removed or restricted.
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Sexualized Commentary & Grooming Behavior
This includes any attempts to engage, manipulate, or exploit minors for sexual purposes.
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Promoting or Normalizing Sexual Attraction to Minors
MiClique does not allow content that attempts to justify or normalize child sexual exploitation in any form.
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Threats & Blackmail Involving Minors
Using explicit or suggestive media of minors as a means of coercion, blackmail, or harassment is strictly prohibited.
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Links to Third-Party Sites
Any attempt to link or direct users to external platforms that host exploitative or abusive content involving minors will result in immediate action.
Content That May Be Restricted
In certain limited cases, content may not be removed but will be restricted by applying a content warning or reducing its visibility. These cases include:
- ⚠News Coverage & Advocacy:Media shared by verified news organizations or advocacy groups raising awareness about child exploitation may be allowed but placed behind a content warning.
- ⚠Victims Sharing Their Stories:Survivors of abuse may share their experiences provided they do not include explicit media or detailed descriptions that could be harmful.
- ⚠Discussions About Preventing Child Exploitation:Conversations that seek to prevent harm and support victims may be allowed, provided they do not promote or glorify exploitation.
Enforcement & Consequences
Violations of this policy will result in immediate action, which may include:
- •Permanent account suspension for serious offenses, particularly those involving child sexual exploitation.
- •Mandatory content removal for certain violations. Users may be required to delete the offending post before continuing to use MiClique.
- •Restricted account access where repeat violators may be placed in read-only mode before further penalties.
- •Reports to Authorities: When necessary, MiClique will report child exploitation cases to relevant law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION.
Reporting Violations
Anyone can report violations of this policy through:
In-app Reporting
Use the dedicated reporting options available on MiClique.
Help Center
Submit a report via our support portal. An account is not required to report abuse.
Email Support
Contact our safety team directly for urgent matters.
Law Enforcement
If a child is in immediate danger, contact your local authorities right away.
Important Notice
It is illegal to engage with content that violates this policy. If you encounter such content, please report it immediately instead of engaging by liking, sharing, or commenting. MiClique takes these matters seriously and does not require users to provide evidence of potential violations when reporting.
We are committed to making MiClique a safe space for all users, and we appreciate the community's role in ensuring child safety on our platform.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Child Safety Policy, please contact us at support@microvest.ng