Child Protection Standard

ARKTIK is family-first. Our programs for minors are designed for education, formation, and documented outcomes—not entertainment, engagement loops, or social-network behavior.

1. Non-negotiable posture

  • Parent/guardian consent is required for minors.

  • Closed cohorts by default (enrollment is controlled; no public discovery features for minors).

  • No open DMs for minors. Communication is cohort-based and mentor-mediated.

  • Human-led moderation. Automated tools may flag content, but people decide outcomes.

2. Zero tolerance: sexualized content and exploitation

ARKTIK maintains zero tolerance for:

  • Sexualized speech involving minors

  • Grooming behavior (any attempt to sexualize, isolate, coerce, or solicit a minor)

  • Exploitative requests, imagery, or links

  • “Jokes,” “roleplay,” or “edgy” content that sexualizes minors

Violations result in immediate removal from the environment and escalation as appropriate.

3. This is not a social network

ARKTIK does not run on:

  • Feeds

  • Likes/followers

  • Popularity scoring

  • Viral distribution incentives

Our loop is: prompt → discussion → draft → revision → artifact → mastery/portfolio.

4. Identity and privacy protections

  • Public-facing student work uses pseudonyms by default.

  • Real names are opt-in and require explicit parent/guardian permission.

  • We minimize data collection and retain only what is required for delivery, safety, and documented outcomes. ARKTIK | A Way of Life

5. Reporting and escalation

If content suggests imminent harm, exploitation, abuse, or credible threats:

  • We may escalate to the appropriate adult(s) and/or authorities consistent with applicable law and duty-to-report expectations.

  • We do not conduct investigations. We act to protect participants and preserve program integrity. ARKTIK | A Way of Life

6. Corrections and accountability (Publishing Network)

Where ARKTIK publishes student work (anthologies/showcases), we operate with:

  • Editorial review

  • Versioning and corrections posture

  • Parent-controlled publication permissions

Contact

If you are a parent/guardian, school leader, or program director and you have a safety concern, contact:

Director.Morris@ARKTIK.education