Community Standards

Last updated: August 2026

Spark is a community built on trust and respect. These standards outline what is and isn't allowed, and how we work together to keep everyone safe — especially children.

Our Commitment to Safety

  • Spark is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful environment for all users. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE), child sexual abuse material (CSAM), or any content that endangers minors.
  • These Community Standards describe what is prohibited on Spark, how we enforce these rules, and how you can report concerns — including child safety issues.

Standards Against Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE)

  • Spark strictly prohibits any form of child sexual abuse and exploitation. This includes, but is not limited to: grooming behavior, sexual communication with minors, solicitation of sexual content from minors, and any attempt to use the app to contact or exploit anyone under 18.
  • Profiles that suggest the user is under 18, or that target minors, are removed immediately upon discovery.
  • We cooperate fully with law enforcement and child protection agencies in investigating and responding to CSAE violations.

Addressing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

  • We do not allow any child sexual abuse material on Spark. Any detected CSAM is removed immediately, the responsible account is permanently banned, and the content is reported to the appropriate authorities.
  • Spark reports all suspected CSAM to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) via the CyberTipline, in compliance with applicable U.S. law (18 U.S.C. § 2258A).
  • We also report to relevant international authorities where required by local child safety laws.

Age Requirements

  • Spark is strictly for users 18 years and older. We require a birthdate during onboarding and do not permit anyone under 18 to create an account.
  • If we become aware that a user is under 18, their account is terminated and their data is deleted.
  • If you believe a minor is using Spark, please report the profile immediately using the in-app reporting tool or contact our child safety point of contact.

How to Report a Safety Concern

  • In-app reporting: Every profile has a report button (flag icon) that lets you flag inappropriate content, harassment, underage users, or child safety concerns. Our moderation team reviews every report.
  • Child safety reports: When you select "Child safety concern (CSAM/CSAE)" as the report reason, your report is prioritized and reviewed urgently.
  • Reports can be submitted anonymously through the app — your identity is not shared with the reported user.

Child Safety Point of Contact

  • Spark maintains a dedicated child safety point of contact for concerns related to child sexual abuse and exploitation.
  • Email: syndicatehubllc@gmail.com
  • This contact is monitored for urgent child safety reports. For immediate danger to a child, contact local emergency services or the NCMEC CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org.

General Community Standards

  • No harassment, threats, or hate speech toward other users.
  • No sharing of sexual or explicit content, including in photos or messages.
  • No impersonation or fake profiles.
  • No spam, scams, or solicitation.
  • No use of the app for illegal activities of any kind.

Enforcement

  • Violations of these standards may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent banning.
  • Serious violations — including any CSAE or CSAM — result in immediate permanent banning and reporting to authorities.
  • We reserve the right to take action against any account that threatens the safety of our community.

Compliance with Child Safety Laws

  • Spark complies with applicable child safety laws, including U.S. federal law and international regulations regarding the protection of minors online.
  • We follow best practices recommended by the Tech Coalition for combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Report a Child Safety Concern

If you encounter child sexual abuse material or suspect a user is under 18, report it immediately using the flag button on any profile.

syndicatehubllc@gmail.com

This point of contact is monitored for urgent child safety reports by Syndicate Hub LLC, the company that operates Spark (487 Grey Swallow St., Brighton, Colorado 80601, United States).