At Balink, the safety of the most vulnerable members of society is our highest priority. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance toward any content or behavior that exploits or harms minors.
1. Our Commitment to Child Safety
Balink is committed to protecting children and preventing any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE). We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy toward content or behavior that exploits, harms, or endangers minors.
2. Age Restrictions
- Balink is intended for users aged 18 years and older.
- Minors are not permitted to create or use accounts.
- Accounts suspected of belonging to minors are suspended and reviewed immediately.
3. Prohibited Content and Behavior
The following are strictly prohibited on the Balink platform:
- Any sexual content involving minors.
- Grooming, exploitation, or inappropriate interaction with minors.
- Sharing, requesting, or distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
- Attempting to contact minors for sexual or harmful purposes.
4. Detection and Prevention Measures
To ensure a safe environment, we employ the following layers of protection:
- Automated and manual content moderation systems to identify harmful imagery.
- User reporting tools available on every post, profile, and message.
- Immediate review and removal of reported CSAE content.
- Permanent banning of any accounts involved in child exploitation.
5. Reporting Child Safety Concerns
Users can report suspected child abuse or exploitation through these channels:
- In-App Reporting: Use the “Report” option found on any content or profile.
- Email Support: Contact us directly at support@baally.com.
All reports are reviewed promptly and treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
6. Cooperation with Authorities
Balink cooperates fully with local and international law enforcement and child protection agencies. When legally required, we report confirmed cases of child sexual exploitation to the appropriate authorities.
7. Compliance with Laws and Standards
Our platform adheres to rigorous safety standards, including:
- Google Play Child Safety Standards.
- Applicable Ethiopian child protection and cybercrime laws.
- International child protection guidelines.
8. Enforcement
Violations of this policy result in immediate action, which may include:
- Instant content removal.
- Account suspension or permanent banning.
- Direct reporting to law enforcement authorities.
9. Contact Information
For urgent child safety concerns or questions regarding this policy, please reach out:
Email: support@baally.com
Jurisdiction: Ethiopia