Gauhati High Court

Kohima Bench, Nagaland

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Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Policy

App Name: GHCKB

Last Updated: 10 November 2025

1. OUR COMMITMENT

GHCKB is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and abuse-free environment for all users. We have zero tolerance toward any form of child sexual abuse, exploitation, grooming, or sexualization of minors on our platform.

We comply with:

  • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
  • The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 (Amendment 2008)
  • Google Play Developer Policy for CSAE
  • Relevant international reporting obligations (NCMEC and INHOPE Network)
2. DEFINITIONS
  • Child: Any person under the age of 18 years.
  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Any image, video, audio, or text depicting or promoting sexual activity involving a child.
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE): Any behavior that involves using or coercing a child for sexual purposes.
3. ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

GHCKB strictly prohibits:

  • Uploading, creating, or sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
  • Using the platform to groom or exploit minors.
  • Sharing or linking to any illegal sexual content involving minors.
  • Using GHCKB for child trafficking, sextortion, or exploitation in any form.

Violations will result in:

  • Immediate account suspension and permanent ban.
  • Reporting to law enforcement and appropriate authorities (e.g., NCMEC, Cyber Crime Portal, or local police).
4. DETECTION AND PREVENTION MEASURES

To prevent CSAE on GHCKB:

  • We monitor and filter user-generated content to detect potential CSAM.
  • Automated systems scan media uploads for known CSAM using hash-matching technology.
  • Users must not share explicit media or private contact details in public channels.
  • Any suspicious activity is flagged and manually reviewed by trained moderators.
  • GHCKB does not allow anonymous communication with minors.
5. REPORTING PROCEDURE

If you encounter any content or user that appears to exploit or sexualize a child, report it as follows:

Report Channels:

  • Email: ecourtsprojectngl[at}gmail[dot}com

How We Respond:

  • Reports are reviewed within 24 hours by our Safety Team.
  • Confirmed CSAE content is removed instantly.
  • Information is preserved for law enforcement cooperation.
  • Confirmed cases are reported to:
    • National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
    • Local police authorities
    • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), if applicable
6. STAFF AND MODERATOR TRAINING
  • All GHCKB moderators receive child safety and trauma-informed review training.
  • Staff handling CSAE reports follow proper escalation and evidence-handling protocols.
  • A strict chain-of-custody is maintained for all evidence shared with law enforcement.
7. DATA PRIVACY AND RETENTION
  • Only minimal and necessary data are retained when investigating CSAE incidents.
  • All CSAE-related data are stored securely and access-limited.
  • Data are permanently deleted once legally permissible after report closure.
8. PARTNERSHIPS AND COOPERATION

GHCKB cooperates with:

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Cyber Crime Cells (India)
  • NCMEC / INHOPE member organizations
  • Child protection NGOs

We fully assist official investigations in accordance with applicable laws.

9. USER EDUCATION

We encourage all users to:

  • Never share personal or explicit information online.
  • Report suspicious behavior or content immediately.
  • Teach children and teens about safe internet use.

Helpful resources:

10. ENFORCEMENT AND POLICY UPDATES
  • This policy is publicly available at: https://app.hcnlservices.in/csae
  • GHCKB may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or platform changes.
  • Continued use of the app implies acceptance of the latest version of this policy.
11. CONTACT US

Child Safety & Abuse Reporting Team – GHCKB

Email: ecourtsprojectngl[at}gmail[dot}com

For emergencies: Contact your local police or child helpline (1098)