Safety Standards

Our Commitment to Safety

9 Questions is committed to providing a safe environment for all users. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE), human trafficking, and any form of abuse or exploitation on our platform.

Age Requirements

9 Questions is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We enforce this through:

• Requiring date of birth during onboarding
• Blocking users from completing onboarding if their date of birth indicates they are under 18
• Promptly removing any accounts found to belong to minors

Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

We maintain strict policies and procedures to prevent, detect, and respond to CSAE:

Prevention

• Requiring a date of birth during onboarding and blocking users under 18 from completing setup
• Clear Terms of Service prohibiting illegal content and behavior
• User education about safe online practices

Detection

• In-app reporting tools for users to flag concerning behavior
• Review of reported content and accounts by our moderation team
• Monitoring for patterns of predatory behavior

Response

• Immediate removal of any CSAE material discovered on the platform
• Permanent ban of accounts involved in CSAE
• Reporting to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) as required by law
• Cooperation with law enforcement investigations
• Preservation of evidence for legal proceedings

Prohibited Content and Behavior

The following are strictly prohibited on 9 Questions:

• Any sexual content involving minors
• Solicitation of minors
• Grooming behavior
• Human trafficking
• Non-consensual sexual content
• Harassment, threats, or abuse of any kind
• Impersonation or fraudulent accounts

Violation of these policies results in immediate account termination and reporting to appropriate authorities.

Reporting Concerns

If you encounter concerning behavior or content, please report it immediately:

• In-app: Use the report button on any user profile or message
• Email: 9questionsapp+safety@gmail.com

All reports are reviewed by our safety team and appropriate action is taken promptly.

Cooperation with Authorities

We work closely with law enforcement and organizations dedicated to child safety:

• We report all apparent violations of laws relating to CSAE to NCMEC via their CyberTipline
• We respond promptly to valid legal requests from law enforcement
• We preserve evidence as required for investigations

User Safety Tips

We encourage all users to:

• Never share personal identifying information (address, workplace, etc.) with matches until you've established trust
• Meet in public places for first dates
• Tell a friend or family member about your plans when meeting someone
• Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, report it
• Report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior immediately

Contact Our Safety Team

For safety concerns, reports, or questions about our safety practices:

For emergencies, please contact your local law enforcement directly.