Important advice concerning protection of minors

Introduction

Unfortunately the chat, as well as the internet in general, may possibly be used by people to watch out for. Because of this we have assembled information and hints to help you to continue to be safe in the chat/internet.

If you are under 16 years of age and chatting here, for your own safety you should let your parents read the following information!

We, as operator of this chat, do everything we can to make it as safe as possible for all users. And people who think they can violate the law anonymously in this chat should know that they take a great risk.

Some facts concerning "anonymity":

• Nobody in this chat is truly anonymous! Anyone acting suspiciously can be identified!
  
• Private talks can be recorded and saved.
  
• We work closely with the authorities to keep this chat clean.

Because of this it is also extremely inadvisable to go beyond any criminally liable borders "just for fun" or as an "hobby investigator". More than once such behaviour has resulted in a visit by the criminal investigation department!

But nevertheless, mere determination is not enough. You yourself can actively help.

Hints and rules of conduct for children and teenagers under 16 years of age:

• Chat only if there is a nearby adult to help you in case you need it.
  
• Your nickname and your profile should not contain any indication of your age.
  
• Do not reveal any of your own personal data (name, address, mobile number, etc.) or that of anybody else.
  
• If you arrange to meet someone only known to you from a chat, never go to the meeting alone.

What to do when somebody addresses you ambiguously or clearly:

• Do not respond to it!
  
• Notify an operator.
  
• Always call an adult, if possible.
  
• Save evidence for making a report, if need be.
  
• Never "investigate" by yourself.

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