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Content Safety Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Gather is a platform for preserving life stories through photos and memories. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and are committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding the detection, reporting, and removal of such content.

Our Legal Obligations

As an electronic service provider operating in the United States, Gather is subject to federal reporting requirements under 18 U.S.C. § 2258A. We are registered as an Electronic Service Provider (ESP) with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Detection

Uploaded images are checked against known CSAM databases using perceptual hash matching. This process compares image fingerprints against databases of known illegal content without viewing or analyzing the actual content of legitimate photos.

Reporting

When suspected CSAM is identified:

1. The content is immediately quarantined and made inaccessible
2. A CyberTipline report is filed with NCMEC within 24 hours, including all required information (file, metadata, account details, IP address)
3. The uploading account is immediately suspended
4. Relevant evidence is preserved for at least 90 days as required by law
5. We cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations

Preservation

Upon identification of suspected CSAM or receipt of a preservation request from law enforcement, we preserve all relevant records including:

• The reported content (stored securely and separately from production systems)
• Account information (name, email, registration date)
• Upload metadata (timestamp, IP address, file hashes)
• Access logs related to the content

Preserved records are retained for a minimum of 90 days, or longer if required by law enforcement or legal proceedings.

Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited on Gather:

• Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of any kind
• Content that sexually exploits or endangers minors
• Content that promotes or glorifies the sexual exploitation of children

User Reporting

If you encounter content on Gather that you believe constitutes CSAM or the exploitation of minors, report it immediately to safety@gather.icu. Do not download, screenshot, or further distribute the content.

Account Consequences

Accounts found to be uploading, distributing, or storing CSAM will be immediately and permanently terminated. We will report the activity to NCMEC and cooperate with law enforcement.

Contact

Content safety inquiries: safety@gather.icu

NCMEC CyberTipline: report.cybertip.org

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.