⛔ Underage & Minor Protection Policy

1. Legal Framework & Jurisdiction

RateMyBody.net operates under the laws of Finland, the European Union, and international treaties. We comply with all applicable laws regarding child protection, including but not limited to:

2. Age Verification & Requirements

Minimum Age to Use Platform: 13 Years

Users must be at least 13 years of age (or the digital age of consent in their jurisdiction) to create an account and use basic features of the platform. We require 18+ for any content categorized as Suggestive or Nude. By creating an account, users affirm they meet these requirements.

Age Verification for Content

All uploaded photos depicting adults in sexual, suggestive, or nude contexts must depict individuals who are at least 18 years of age at the time the photo was taken. Users uploading content affirm:

• They have verified all individuals depicted in adult/18+ content are 18 years or older
• They possess documentation (if requested) proving age of all depicted individuals
• They will not upload any sexual, suggestive, or nude content involving minors under any circumstances
• Non-adult content (general categories) may depict individuals 13+ who have provided consent, but never in sexual contexts

Suspected Underage Content

If our moderation team suspects content depicts a minor, the content will be:

1. Immediately removed and hidden from public view
2. Flagged for investigation by our compliance team
3. Reported to authorities if reasonable suspicion exists
4. Uploader account suspended pending investigation
5. Age verification demanded from uploader (government ID, model release, etc.)

Failure to provide satisfactory age verification will result in permanent account termination and law enforcement notification.

3. What Constitutes Prohibited Content

Important Distinction: Users aged 13+ may use the platform and may appear in non-adult categories (with proper consent and parental approval where required). However, any sexualized/suggestive or nude content involving individuals under 18 is absolutely prohibited.

Allowed for Minors (Non-Sexual Only)

We allow minors (13-17) only in clearly non-sexual, age-appropriate content, such as:

Absolutely Prohibited (Zero Tolerance):

No Exceptions for Sexualized Content

No exceptions exist for "artistic," "educational," "cultural," or any other context when content depicts a minor in a sexualized, suggestive, nude, or exploitative manner. If in doubt, our moderators remove the content and may require age/context verification.

4. Reporting Procedures

How to Report Suspected Minor Content

If you encounter content you believe involves a minor, you must report it immediately through any of these methods:

Our Response Timeline:

• Within 1 hour: Content auto-hidden and flagged for urgent review
• Within 24 hours: NCMEC CyberTipline report filed (if applicable)
• Within 48 hours: Law enforcement notification (FBI, KRP, Europol, local authorities)
• Immediate: Uploader account suspended, IP logged, device fingerprints preserved

External Reporting Resources

For Emergencies

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact local law enforcement or emergency services immediately:

• Finland: 112 (emergency services)
• EU: 112 (universal emergency number)
• USA: 911 (emergency) or 1-800-THE-LOST (missing children)
• UK: 999 (emergency) or 0800 1111 (Childline)

5. Our Detection & Prevention Measures

Automated Detection Systems

• PhotoDNA Technology: Microsoft's hash-matching system to detect known CSAM
• AI Content Analysis: Machine learning models trained to identify suspected minor content
• Metadata Analysis: EXIF data review for age indicators, timestamps, device information
• Pattern Recognition: Detection of suspicious upload patterns or user behaviors

Human Moderation

• All flagged content reviewed by trained moderators within 1 hour
• Suspected minor content reviewed by multiple moderators for consensus
• Legal team consultation for borderline cases
• Law enforcement liaison for confirmed violations

Upload Restrictions

• Account Age Requirements: Accounts must be verified before uploading
• Rate Limiting: Limits on upload frequency to prevent bulk uploads
• IP Monitoring: Known VPN/proxy detection, flagging of suspicious IP patterns
• Device Fingerprinting: Tracking repeat offenders across accounts

6. Consequences for Violations

Immediate Actions (Automated)

• Content Removal: Instant takedown, content never publicly visible again
• Account Suspension: Immediate ban from platform
• IP Ban: All associated IP addresses blocked
• Evidence Preservation: All logs, metadata, and communications preserved

Legal Actions (Within 48 Hours)

• NCMEC Report: CyberTipline report filed with all available information
• FBI Notification: For U.S. users or cross-border content
• Finnish KRP Notification: As our jurisdiction of operation
• Europol Notification: For EU-based violations
• Local Law Enforcement: In uploader's country of residence

Criminal Penalties (Jurisdictional Examples)

7. Victim Resources & Support

If you are a victim of child sexual exploitation or your content was uploaded as a minor, resources are available:

Content Removal for Victims

If you were depicted as a minor in content on our platform (now or historically), contact us immediately:

• Emergency removal: Submit urgent report with "I am depicted as a minor" selected
• Email: abuse@ratemybody.net (for victim support)
• Response time: Within 1 hour for victim-reported content

8. Platform Cooperation with Law Enforcement

RateMyBody.net maintains a policy of full and immediate cooperation with all law enforcement agencies investigating child exploitation:

Information Provided to Law Enforcement

• User account information: Email, username, registration date, IP history
• Upload metadata: EXIF data, timestamps, device information, geolocation
• Communication logs: Messages, comments, user interactions
• Payment information: If applicable, billing details (encrypted, provided under warrant)
• Content preservation: Original files, all versions, metadata intact

No Warrant Required

Under 18 U.S.C. § 2258A and equivalent EU/Finnish laws, we are legally obligated to report suspected CSAM and provide information to law enforcement without requiring a warrant or subpoena in emergency circumstances involving child safety.

9. Educational Resources

Recognizing CSAM

Not all users may recognize what constitutes CSAM. Key indicators include:

• Youthful appearance: Subject appears younger than 18
• School settings: Uniforms, classrooms, playgrounds visible
• Metadata clues: Filenames, timestamps indicating minor age
• Context clues: Captions, comments referencing age
• Coercion indicators: Visible distress, restraints, adult presence

When in doubt, report it. Our team will investigate. False positives are preferable to missed exploitation.

Parent & Guardian Resources

• NetSmartz (NCMEC): Internet safety education
• Common Sense Media: Age-appropriate content guidance
• Thorn: Resources for protecting children online

10. Updates & Changes

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, technology, or best practices. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Site-wide notification banner
• Email to all registered users
• "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

11. Contact Information