Sladders Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)
Effective Date: 1st September 2025
Last Updated: 1st September 2025
Sladders is committed to protecting children and vulnerable users from harm. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) on our platform.
These standards apply to all users of Sladders.com and the Sladders mobile apps (“Platform”).
1. Prohibited Content
You must not use Sladders to:
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Create, share, or promote child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in any form.
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Groom, solicit, or attempt to exploit children.
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Share links or directions to CSAM hosted elsewhere.
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Encourage, glorify, or trivialise sexual violence or exploitation of minors.
2. Prohibited Behaviour
The following conduct is strictly forbidden:
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Grooming or sexual solicitation of anyone under 18.
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Sending sexual messages, images, or requests to children.
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Exploiting the trust of minors through manipulation, deception, or coercion.
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Attempting to meet minors for sexual purposes.
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Encouraging others to commit CSAE offences.
3. Enforcement
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We use a combination of automated tools, human moderation, and user reporting to detect harmful content.
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Any suspected CSAE content or behaviour will result in:
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Immediate account suspension
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Permanent removal from Sladders
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Referral to law enforcement and relevant authorities (e.g., UK National Crime Agency, Internet Watch Foundation).
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4. Reporting CSAE
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Users can report harmful or abusive content directly in the app via the “Report” function.
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Reports are reviewed by our moderation team and escalated when necessary.
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Anyone can also report CSAE concerns to us by emailing: safety@sladders.com
5. Cooperation with Authorities
Sladders works with child protection organisations, regulators, and law enforcement. We share information in line with UK law and our Privacy Policy when it is necessary to prevent or investigate CSAE.
6. Education & Awareness
We encourage all users, especially younger ones, to learn more about online safety. Helpful resources include:
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UK Safer Internet Centre
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Internet Watch Foundation
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CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command
7. Our Commitment
Sladders is committed to maintaining a safe platform where fans of all ages can enjoy sports responsibly. We will continue to:
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Monitor and improve our detection and reporting systems.
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Train staff to recognise CSAE risks.
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Take swift action against violators.
Contact Us
For questions or urgent reports, email: safety@sladders.com
