Child Safety Standards

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Heated Debates is a live debate platform for adults (18+). We are committed to zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). This page outlines our standards, enforcement mechanisms, and contact information for child safety concerns.

Zero Tolerance Policy

›Heated Debates strictly prohibits any content, behavior, or activity involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of minors (CSAE).
›Any user found creating, sharing, or promoting CSAE content will be permanently banned and reported to the appropriate authorities, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local law enforcement.
›We cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations involving child safety.

Age Restrictions

›Heated Debates is intended exclusively for users aged 18 and older.
›Users must confirm they are 18+ during account registration.
›Accounts found to belong to minors are immediately suspended and deleted.

Content Moderation

›All live debates and chat messages are subject to automated and human moderation.
›AI-assisted detection tools flag potentially harmful content in real time for review.
›Moderators are empowered to immediately remove content, mute users, or ban accounts.
›Users who violate our child safety standards face permanent account termination.

In-App Reporting

›All users can report child safety concerns directly within the app using the in-app report mechanism available on every room and user profile.
›Reports related to CSAE are treated as the highest priority and reviewed within 24 hours.
›Reporters are kept anonymous to protect them from retaliation.

Compliance with Laws

›Heated Debates complies with all applicable child safety laws, including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and relevant international regulations.
›We maintain records required by applicable law and cooperate with legal processes related to child safety.
›We report known CSAE content to NCMEC via CyberTipline as required by US federal law (18 U.S.C. § 2258A).

Contact for Child Safety Concerns

To report child safety concerns, contact our designated child safety point of contact:

›Email: contact@heateddebatesapp.com
›We aim to respond to all child safety reports within 24 hours.

Updates to This Policy

We review and update this policy regularly to ensure compliance with evolving laws and best practices. Material changes will be announced within the app and on this page.