Child Safety Standards Policy

App: ChatPoint-CH

Developer: August Aeppli
Version 1.0
Last Update: 10/22/2026

1. Purpose and Scope

ChatPoint is committed to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) and protecting children from harm through our platform.
This policy applies to all users, messages, communication features, and other content within our app. It applies regardless of whether the app is intended for adults or another audience.

2. Prohibited Content and Conduct

The following content and conduct are strictly prohibited on our app:

Creating, requesting, distributing, storing, or making available child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Grooming, manipulating, or approaching minors for sexual purposes.
Sexually exploiting, threatening, or sexually extorting minors, including through sextortion.
Promoting, organizing, or facilitating child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or trafficking of children.
Recruiting or facilitating the involvement of minors in sexual acts, imagery, or other exploitative activities.
Assisting others in preparing, concealing, or carrying out such conduct.

These prohibitions also apply to private messages and direct messages.

3. Reporting Violations

Users may report suspected violations of this policy.
Reporting channels :

In-app reporting mechanism: Information/Support
Child safety email: childsafety@aesoft.ch

Reports should identify the relevant user, message, or incident as clearly as possible. Users should not download, forward, or send illegal images or videos as email attachments when reporting an incident.
We commit to reviewing child safety reports through an established process and taking appropriate action.

4. Review and Enforcement

When we become aware of suspected child sexual abuse or exploitation, we will take appropriate action in accordance with this policy and applicable law.
Depending on the circumstances and the capabilities available, measures may include:

Reviewing and documenting the report.
Removing or restricting access to unlawful content.
Suspending or restricting affected user accounts.
Preserving relevant information where legally permitted and necessary.
Escalating the matter to the appropriate authorities when legally required or otherwise legally necessary.

Implementation status: aesoft's Responsibility - aesoft reviews incoming reports and contacts the cantonal authorities if abuse is suspected.
No automated detection or monitoring systems are claimed unless such systems have actually been implemented.

5. Reporting to Authorities and Relevant Organizations

Confirmed cases of child sexual abuse material will be reported to the appropriate national or regional authority or reporting organization in accordance with applicable legal requirements and the established reporting procedure.

Relevant reporting authority or authorities: Switzerland KESB

Procedure for assessing and reporting confirmed cases: If there is suspicion of a criminal offense (e.g., sexual acts with children under Art. 187 of the Swiss Criminal Code), the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB), victim assistance agencies, or the parents will notify the police or the public prosecutor’s office.

Responsible person: August Aeppli

Applicable reporting obligations must be assessed for the countries in which the app is available or where relevant legal obligations apply.

6. Child Safety Point of Contact

A designated child safety contact must be available to receive questions, reports, and potential notifications from Google Play concerning child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Child safety contact:
Name or role: August Aeppli Developer
Email address: info@aesoft.ch

The designated contact must be able to explain the app's review and enforcement procedures and initiate appropriate action when necessary.

7. Prevention and Regular Review

We commit to reviewing this policy regularly and defining and implementing appropriate measures to protect children.
Where relevant to the app, these measures include:

Accessible reporting channels for users.
A documented procedure for handling child safety reports.
Appropriate action against confirmed violations.
Guidance for responsible personnel on their duties and escalation procedures.
Regular review of this policy and applicable requirements.

Responsible person and review interval: August Aeppli (Developer) - before every update

8. Compliance with Applicable Laws

We commit to complying with applicable child safety laws and other legal obligations relevant to our app. This may include statutory reporting requirements and lawful cooperation with competent authorities.

9. Contact and Policy Updates

Questions about this policy may be directed to:

Developer / Company: August Aeppli / AeSoft
General contact: info@aesoft.ch
Child safety contact: childsafety@aesoft.ch
Website: https://aesoft.ch

This policy will be reviewed and updated as necessary following significant changes to the app, its safety measures, or applicable legal requirements.

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