Age Verification Policy
FlameLink is committed to maintaining a safe, adults-only platform. Learn about our age verification requirements and processes.
Effective Date: December 15, 2024 | Last Updated: December 15, 2024
18+ Only Platform
Strict Age Requirement
FlameLink is exclusively for adults aged 18 years and older. This policy is non-negotiable and applies globally to all users regardless of local age of consent laws.
- • Minimum age: 18 years old on the date of registration
- • No exceptions for parental consent or supervision
- • Applies to all features including browsing, messaging, and tipping
- • Violates terms of service to misrepresent age
1. Age Verification Process
1.1 Initial Registration Verification
Date of Birth Declaration
Users must enter their date of birth during registration
Automatic Age Calculation
System automatically calculates age and blocks underage registrations
Legal Declaration
Users confirm they are 18+ and agree to age-related terms
1.2 Enhanced Verification Requirements
FlameLink may require additional age verification in the following circumstances:
- • Profile photos appearing to show someone under 18
- • User reports or complaints regarding age misrepresentation
- • Suspicious account activity or registration patterns
- • Random verification audits for platform safety
- • Legal requirements in specific jurisdictions
1.3 Document Verification Process
Accepted Documents
- • Government-issued photo ID (driver's license)
- • Passport or national ID card
- • State-issued identification card
- • Military identification
- • Other government-issued photo identification
Verification Standards
- • Clear, readable photo of entire document
- • All four corners of ID must be visible
- • No blurring, covering, or editing of information
- • Document must be current and not expired
- • Selfie may be required for identity matching
2. Security and Privacy Protection
2.1 Data Protection Measures
- Encryption: All uploaded documents are encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard AES-256 encryption
- Limited Access: Only authorized verification personnel can access submitted documents
- Secure Storage: Documents stored in isolated, secured systems with strict access controls
- Automatic Deletion: Original documents deleted after verification completion (within 30 days)
2.2 Third-Party Verification Partners
FlameLink partners with certified identity verification services to ensure secure and accurate age verification:
Jumio Identity Verification
AI-powered ID verification with liveness detection and fraud prevention
Onfido Identity Checks
Document authentication and biometric verification services
2.3 Data Retention and Disposal
- • Verification Records: Age verification status retained for account lifetime
- • Document Images: Automatically deleted within 30 days of verification
- • Verification Logs: Technical verification records kept for 3 years (compliance)
- • Failed Attempts: Failed verification attempts logged for fraud prevention (1 year)
3. Enforcement and Consequences
3.1 Age Misrepresentation Consequences
Immediate Actions for Underage Users
- • Immediate permanent account suspension
- • Complete profile removal from platform
- • All data associated with account deleted
- • Permanent ban from creating future accounts
- • Legal guardians notified where legally required
3.2 False Documentation Penalties
Users who submit false, altered, or fraudulent identification documents face:
- • Immediate account termination without appeal
- • Permanent ban from FlameLink services
- • Potential legal action for document fraud
- • Reporting to relevant authorities where required
- • Sharing of fraud indicators with industry partners
3.3 Reporting and Detection Systems
Automated Detection
- • AI-powered photo analysis for age estimation
- • Machine learning algorithms detect suspicious patterns
- • Automated flagging of potential underage accounts
- • Cross-reference verification with external databases
Community Reporting
- • User reporting system for suspected underage accounts
- • 24/7 safety team review of age-related reports
- • Anonymous reporting options available
- • Fast-track investigation for age verification concerns
4. Legal Compliance
4.1 International Legal Requirements
United States
- • COPPA compliance (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
- • State-specific age verification laws
- • Federal online safety requirements
European Union
- • GDPR age of consent requirements (13-16 varies by country)
- • Digital Services Act child protection measures
- • National digital safety regulations
Other Jurisdictions
- • Canada: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
- • Australia: Online Safety Act child protection requirements
- • UK: Age Appropriate Design Code compliance
4.2 Industry Standards Compliance
- • NIST Cybersecurity Framework for identity verification
- • ISO 27001 information security management standards
- • FATF guidance on digital identity verification
- • Dating industry safety best practices
- • Age verification technology certification standards
4.3 Law Enforcement Cooperation
FlameLink cooperates fully with law enforcement regarding child safety:
- • Immediate reporting of suspected child exploitation
- • Cooperation with investigations involving minors
- • Data preservation for legal proceedings
- • Compliance with lawful data requests
- • Participation in industry safety initiatives
5. Appeals and Support Process
5.1 Verification Support
If you're having trouble with age verification, our support team can help:
- • Technical assistance with document upload
- • Alternative verification methods for special circumstances
- • Guidance on acceptable documentation
- • Troubleshooting verification failures
5.2 Appeals Process (Limited)
Important: Age-related account suspensions have limited appeal options. Appeals are only considered for technical errors in the verification process, not for cases where users are actually under 18.
Need Help with Age Verification?
Contact our verification support team:
- • Email: verification@flamelink.com
- • Phone: +1 (555) 123-VERIFY
- • Live Chat: Available in app during business hours
- • Response Time: Within 24 hours for verification issues
Questions About Age Verification?
Our verification team is here to help ensure a safe, adults-only platform