Child Safety Standards

1. Our Position

Deka has a zero-tolerance policy towards child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) material, including any content that sexualises, endangers, or exploits minors. This applies to all user-generated content on the platform, including posts, images, videos, comments, direct messages, group chats, marketplace listings, and profile information.

Any account found to be creating, distributing, or possessing such material will be immediately and permanently banned, and all associated content will be removed.

2. Age Requirements

Deka is intended for users aged 18 and over. Users must be of the minimum age required by applicable law in their jurisdiction to create an account and use the service. We do not knowingly allow minors to register or use the app.

If we become aware that a user is under the required age, their account will be suspended and deleted, and all associated data will be permanently removed.

3. Prohibited Content

The following is strictly prohibited on Deka:

• Any imagery, video, or text that depicts, promotes, or facilitates the sexual abuse or exploitation of children (CSAM/CSAE).
• Content that sexualises minors in any way, including fictional or AI-generated depictions.
• Attempts to solicit, groom, or establish inappropriate contact with minors.
• Sharing, requesting, or linking to CSAM or exploitative material, on or off platform.
• Any content that endangers the physical or psychological safety of a child.

4. How to Report Child Safety Concerns

If you encounter content or behaviour on Deka that you believe involves the sexual exploitation or abuse of children, please report it immediately.

In-app reporting: Deka provides a Report action on posts, user profiles, marketplace listings, direct messages, and group chats. When reporting, select the "Child Safety / Exploitative Content" reason. You may also add additional details to help us review the report. Reports are submitted confidentially — the reported user is not notified of who filed the report.

Email: You can also report child safety concerns directly by emailing ryanfitzgibbon2003@gmail.com. Please include as much detail as possible, such as the username or content involved.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact your local law enforcement authorities before or in addition to reporting through Deka.

5. How We Respond to Reports

Deka is operated by a solo developer based in Ireland. While we do not have a large trust-and-safety team, every child safety report is treated with the highest priority. Our response process is as follows:

• Prompt review: All reports filed under the "Child Safety / Exploitative Content" category are prioritised and reviewed as quickly as possible, typically within 24 hours.
• Content removal: If content is confirmed or reasonably suspected to violate these standards, it is removed immediately.
• Account action: Accounts involved in CSAE violations are permanently banned. Depending on the severity, related accounts may also be investigated and actioned.
• Preservation of evidence: When CSAE material is identified, relevant evidence is preserved for reporting to the appropriate authorities.
• Reporting to authorities: Confirmed or suspected CSAM is reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via their CyberTipline, and where applicable, to An Garda Síochána (Irish police) or the relevant national authority in the user's jurisdiction. We cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations.

6. Prevention Measures

Deka takes the following steps to prevent child exploitation on the platform:

• Age gate: Account registration requires users to confirm they are 18 or older.
• In-app reporting: A dedicated "Child Safety / Exploitative Content" report reason is available across all content surfaces (posts, profiles, listings, messages, and group chats).
• Admin notifications: Reports trigger immediate admin notifications via email so they can be reviewed promptly.
• User blocking: Users can block any other user, immediately preventing all interaction and visibility.

7. Child Safety Point of Contact

For child safety concerns, questions about these standards, or to report CSAE content, contact:

We aim to respond to all child safety inquiries within 24 hours.

8. Updates to These Standards

We may update these Child Safety Standards from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, platform capabilities, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.