Rishtawala is a matrimonial platform designed exclusively for adults (18 years and older) seeking marriage and family connections. The platform is NOT intended for, and does not permit:

• Users under 18 years of age
• Minors accessing or using any platform features
• Content related to, or targeting, children
• Activities that sexualize, endanger, or exploit minors in any way

All users must verify they are 18+ before creating an account. Accounts found to belong to minors will be immediately terminated.

The following content and behavior are strictly prohibited:

• CSAE Content: Any images, videos, or links depicting minors in sexual or exploitative situations
• Grooming: Attempting to establish relationships with minors for exploitation
• Solicitation: Requesting sexual content from minors or arranging meetings with minors
• Links to Illegal Content: Sharing or promoting links to child exploitation material
• Impersonation: Misrepresenting age or identity to target minors
• Harassment of Minors: Any form of abuse or harassment targeting children

If you encounter any CSAE content, suspect grooming, or believe a minor is using the platform, please report it immediately:

Rishtawala employs a comprehensive moderation approach:

• Automated Detection: We use AI and machine learning to detect and flag potentially harmful content
• Manual Review: Our moderation team reviews flagged content 24/7
• Age Verification: We verify user age during registration and periodically during use
• Real-time Monitoring: We monitor communications for grooming indicators
• Database Matching: We cross-reference accounts against known offender databases where legally permitted

Upon discovering CSAE-related violations:

• The user's account is immediately suspended
• All associated content is removed from the platform
• We retain evidence for law enforcement investigation
• We report to relevant authorities as required by law
• We cooperate fully with criminal investigations

Rishtawala is committed to working with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prevent child exploitation. We:

• Comply with court orders and legal subpoenas
• Provide user information to authorities when legally required
• Preserve evidence and maintain detailed incident logs
• Participate in joint investigations with government agencies
• Support training and awareness initiatives on child safety

Rishtawala complies with all applicable child protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 (India): We comply with all provisions protecting minors from sexual exploitation
• Google Play Store Child Safety Standards: We adhere to CSAE policies and removal criteria
• Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 67 & 67A): We prohibit transmission of obscene material involving minors
• International NCMEC Standards: We follow best practices from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

We are committed to educating users about child safety:

• Providing clear guidelines on prohibited behavior during registration
• Displaying safety tips and reporting information in-app
• Regularly communicating about our zero-tolerance policy
• Supporting parent and community awareness initiatives

To ensure only adults use our platform, we implement multiple verification methods:

• Age verification during account creation
• Photo verification to confirm identity matches account information
• Periodic re-verification for existing accounts
• Cross-checking against offender databases where legally permitted

Parents and guardians concerned about a minor's access to Rishtawala can:

• Report suspected minor accounts to safety@rishtawala.com
• Use device-level parental controls to restrict app access
• Contact us for guidance on protecting children from online exploitation

Rishtawala is deeply committed to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation. We understand that protecting children is everyone's responsibility. If you have any concerns about child safety on our platform, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Together, we can create a safer online environment for all users and protect vulnerable children from exploitation.