Duo · Duo - Talk Your Way · vardeman Tumbling · com.duo.pinewhistle Last Updated: October 19, 2026
Duo strictly prohibits child sexual abuse and exploitation.
We maintain zero tolerance for:
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)
Sexualized depictions of minors or content that sexualizes children
Child nudity intended for abuse or exploitation
Grooming, enticement, or trafficking of minors
Any trade, solicitation, or exploitation involving children
Confirmed violations are removed immediately, accounts permanently banned, and reports submitted to law enforcement including NCMEC where applicable.
01Our commitment to child protection
Protecting minors is a core duty for Duo. vardeman Tumbling runs layered safeguards — automated detection, trained moderators, user reporting, and cooperation with authorities — to prevent harm to children on the Platform.
02CSAM prohibition
CSAM is illegal worldwide. Duo uses hash-matching, AI classifiers, and human review to detect and remove CSAM. Confirmed material is preserved only as required for legal reporting, then removed from user-facing systems.
03CSAE zero-tolerance policy
Any attempt to create, share, request, or facilitate CSAE on Duo results in immediate account termination and mandatory reporting to relevant authorities. We do not allow exceptions or warnings for confirmed CSAE.
04Age requirements & verification
Eligibility
Minimum registration age: 18 years
Duo is intended only for adults aged 18+
Accounts found to belong to users under 18 are removed
Verification measures
Date of birth collected at signup
Additional checks before restricted features
ID verification for monetization or creator tools
Periodic review of accounts with inconsistent age signals
05Content moderation mechanisms
Automated
Real-time scanning of text, images, and video in chat and profiles
Pattern detection for grooming language and CSAE indicators
Age-gating for mature content
Human review
Trained safety team available 24/7
Minor-related reports receive priority escalation
Repeat offenders permanently removed
06Report & feedback in Settings
If you need to flag a child-safety risk or leave other feedback in Duo, use Report & Feedback under Settings. You can do this without leaving the app.
How to open it
Go to Settings in Duo.
Tap Report & Feedback (the label follows your app language).
Describe the issue, add relevant details if available, and submit.
This Settings entry is the in-app path for child-safety reports and other feedback on Duo.
Critical reports addressed within 24 hours when possible
07Parent & guardian tools
Parental dashboard for linked minor accounts where available
Screen-time and content filters
DM restrictions by default on minor accounts
Guardian approval for friend requests on minor accounts
Minimal data collection for users under 18 per COPPA and GDPR
08Violating account handling
Accounts involved in CSAE, CSAM, grooming, or child exploitation are permanently banned. We may preserve evidence as required for law enforcement. No appeal process applies to confirmed CSAE/CSAM violations.
09Law enforcement cooperation
Duo cooperates fully with law enforcement and recognized hotlines on illegal activity involving minors. We comply with mandatory reporting obligations and legal process worldwide.
10Safety education & compliance
Onboarding safety tips for all users; enhanced guidance for minors
Compliance with COPPA, GDPR minor provisions, and local child-safety laws
Periodic transparency on safety enforcement actions