Safety hub

Exploitation Policy

Version 1.0 · Effective 2026-05-22

CombatScore has zero tolerance for exploitation of any user — particularly minors — by anyone on our platform.

What we mean by exploitation

Exploitation includes but is not limited to:

  • Sexual abuse or grooming behavior
  • Coercive control or manipulation
  • Financial exploitation (extortion, fraud, theft)
  • Emotional manipulation, especially of minors
  • Off-platform contact attempts initiated by adults with minors they met on the platform
  • Use of the platform to facilitate illegal activity

What we do to prevent exploitation

  • No platform-mediated direct messaging for any athlete under 18 in our current product
  • AI-powered safety review on all communications involving minors (when communication features are enabled)
  • Identity verification for coaches who teach minors
  • Parent visibility into all minor activity on the platform
  • Strict controls on photos involving minors
  • Required acknowledgment of our Coach Code of Conduct

What we do NOT do

  • We do not perform criminal background checks on coaches, gym owners, or athletes. Background-check responsibility lies with the gym.
  • We are not a substitute for parental supervision.
  • We are not a mandatory reporter under federal law (we are a platform, not a school, hospital, or religious institution), but see our Law Enforcement Cooperation policy below.

How to report

If you observe or experience exploitation on CombatScore: file a report here. Anonymous reporting is available.

What happens when we receive a report

We triage every report. Reports involving minors receive immediate review. Substantiated reports may result in:

  • Account suspension or termination
  • Permanent ban from the platform and our network
  • Voluntary report to law enforcement
  • Voluntary report to NCMEC (where applicable)
  • Cooperation with any criminal investigation

We retain content involved in any safety report for 7 years to support investigations and litigation.

What we will not do

  • We will not retaliate against good-faith reporters.
  • We will not silence reporters or require them to withdraw a report as a condition of using the platform.
  • We will not knowingly delete content under investigation.

Contact

safety@combatscore.app

For urgent threats to a child, contact local law enforcement immediately. NCMEC CyberTipline: 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org.