Important Safety Guidelines
Kandi Pad cares deeply about your safety. While connecting with others who share your interests can be great, it's important to be extra careful when you decide to interact on platforms outside of Kandi Pad (like video calls, social media, or other messaging apps). Please read and understand these guidelines and warnings:
Think Before You Click and Connect:
- Only connect with people you somewhat know and trust from Kandi Pad. Take your time to get to know members through their posts and interactions here before considering moving to a different platform.
- It's okay to say NO! Never feel pressured to join a video call, share your contact information, or connect on other platforms if you don't feel comfortable. Your safety and comfort are the most important things.
- Be wary of users who immediately ask for off-platform contact. This can sometimes be a red flag. Take things slow and build trust within the KP Community Forum first.
Protect Your Personal Information:
- Never share your personal contact information publicly on Kandi Pad. This includes your phone number, email address, social media handles, or usernames for other platforms unless you are absolutely sure about the person.
- Be cautious about sharing personal details during off-platform interactions. This includes your full name, age, school, address, or daily routines.
- Think carefully about what information is visible in your background during video calls. Avoid showing personal photos, identifying documents, or anything that could reveal your location or other private details.
Video Call Safety:
- Only join video calls in a public area of your home where others are present or can easily check on you. Avoid being completely alone during these calls.
- Trust your gut feeling. If someone on a video call makes you feel uncomfortable, says inappropriate things, or asks you to do something you don't want to do, leave the call immediately.
- Know how to block and report users on the video platform you are using. Familiarize yourself with the safety features of these platforms.
- Be aware that video calls can be recorded. Anything you say or do could potentially be saved and shared without your knowledge or consent.
General Online Safety Reminders:
- Remember that people online may not always be who they say they are. Be cautious about believing everything you are told.
- Be aware of online grooming. This is when someone tries to build a friendship or relationship with a minor for harmful purposes. Be suspicious of overly friendly or interested adults who you've only met online.
- Anything you share online can be permanent. Even if you delete something, it might still exist somewhere. Be mindful of the images, videos, and messages you send.
- If someone asks you to keep secrets, especially from trusted adults, this is a major red flag.
- If you encounter anything online that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared, or confused, talk to a trusted adult immediately. You are not alone, and there are people who can help.
Warnings:
- Kandi Pad's moderation and safety measures DO NOT apply once you leave this platform. We cannot protect you from what happens on other websites or apps. You are responsible for your own safety when interacting elsewhere.
- Interacting with strangers online always carries some level of risk. Be aware of these risks and take precautions to protect yourself.
- The Kandi Pad administrators are not responsible for any negative experiences you may have on other platforms. We provide these guidelines to help you stay safe, but your choices and actions off-site are your own responsibility.
- By being aware of these guidelines and warnings, you can make safer choices when interacting with others online. Your safety is our priority, so please take these points seriously.